Santiago to Istanbul (SCL–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SCL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SCL and IST. Nearest airports to SCL with scheduled service: Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, 122 mi) · Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA, 159 mi) · Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ, 187 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MAD Madrid 17h 40m AYBACX → 6EAVHY Madrid (MAD) to Istanbul flights
GRU São Paulo 18h 9m BAH2JA → MSNHTG São Paulo (GRU) to Istanbul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 30m AFKL → 3U6EAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Istanbul flights
LHR London 19h 10m AYBAIB → 3U6EAV London (LHR) to Istanbul flights
BCN Barcelona 19h 50m IB → 6EAVHY Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul flights
MIA Miami 21h 3m AAETLA → 6EPKTG Miami (MIA) to Istanbul flights
PTY Tocumen 22h 33m CMKLUA → CMTK Tocumen (PTY) to Istanbul flights
JFK New York 23h 35m LA → 6EAVB6 New York (JFK) to Istanbul flights
ATL Atlanta 27h 3m DL → 6ETK Atlanta (ATL) to Istanbul flights
LAX Los Angeles 30h 35m LA → 6EHYNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santiago to Istanbul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SCL and IST, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
MAD ~17h 40m GRU ~18h 9m CDG ~18h 30m LHR ~19h 10m BCN ~19h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,005
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Istanbul is 6 hours ahead of Santiago.
SCL: -03 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Istanbul.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SCL–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to Istanbul route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to IST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IST and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Istanbul is 6 hours ahead of Santiago.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.