Flying from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Minneapolis is eight hours behind Istanbul. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Istanbul to MSP. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Istanbul to MSP that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and MSP include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). A major stopover between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MSP, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to MSP flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MSP:
Go where the road takes you with a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and discover more of Minneapolis and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Central Minneapolis is roughly 11 kilometres from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is $844. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $870. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to MSP, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Minneapolis. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book an Istanbul to MSP plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minnehaha Regional Park are must-do's during your Minneapolis adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Minneapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Rochester will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis, Duluth is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate.
