Flying from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Timisoara, where Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport is located. Istanbul follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your TSR to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Timisoara, TSR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to TSR:
Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from TSR land on schedule 82.28% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul
$68 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return ticket right now is $194. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from TSR to Istanbul, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul ticket.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Book a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from TSR to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Once your flight from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your TSR to Istanbul flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW will save you money.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Before locking in your flights from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Istanbul offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from TSR to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are top sights which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
