How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to San José?

British Airways, Air Europa, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to San José in just under 25h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 09m. Istanbul Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 6906 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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

When flying from Istanbul Airport to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Istanbul?

Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Istanbul. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to San José that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to San José?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to San José.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to San José?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to San José 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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Round-trip from	£922
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Popular in	March
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£825

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4 total stops
69h 17m total
Istanbul to San José

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35h 16m total
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16:35-21:52

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14:51-14:55

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14:51-14:55

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08:05-00:30

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14:46-15:35

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21:25-18:35

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18:10-05:30

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£1,487

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IST Istanbul - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Istanbul

Sun 24/1

08:05-21:52

2 stops22h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

14:51-15:35

1 stop15h 44m

£1,563

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IST Istanbul - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Istanbul

Sun 22/11

06:30-19:53

3 stops22h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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08:45-17:45

2 stops24h 00m

£2,086

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IST Istanbul - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Istanbul

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07:40-16:40

1 stop18h 00m

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20:35-11:55

1 stop30h 20m

£2,230

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Istanbul?
Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Istanbul. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to San José?
British Airways, Air Europa, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to San José in just under 25h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 09m. Istanbul Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 6906 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to San José 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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