Flying from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 13 hours 10 minutes.
Istanbul is five hours behind Denpasar and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from nine weekly Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 21:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
To ensure you get on your DPS to IST flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Traveling to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DPS and IST include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
$329 is the lowest price for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start from $658. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from DPS to IST by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DPS to IST.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
66.23% of flights that leave from Ngurah Rai International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Ngurah Rai International Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Denpasar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DPS? If you've booked an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel close to IST if you're on a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DPS to IST sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key highlights.