How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?

There are many flights that can get you from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul in 33h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Port Elizabeth and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 8369 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PLZ to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Port Elizabeth; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Port Elizabeth airport to Istanbul. It is only a 2,8 km journey to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) from Port Elizabeth’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Port Elizabeth; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Port Elizabeth airport to Istanbul. It is only a 2,8 km journey to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) from Port Elizabeth’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?
There are many flights that can get you from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul in 33h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Port Elizabeth and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 8369 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Port Elizabeth to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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