Travelling from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport is 7 hours 5 minutes.
Entebbe and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from nine weekly Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 05:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your EBB to IST flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between EBB and IST include:
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
£249 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start from £419. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EBB to IST.
The cheapest month for flights from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Entebbe Airport (EBB)
65% of flights that depart Entebbe Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Entebbe Airport from central Entebbe, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EBB? If you're boarding an early flight from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near IST:
Travel at your own pace with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Entebbe Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EBB to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 354 kms (220 miles) east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kms (200 miles) south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.