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Flights from Maiquetía to Istanbul

Nonstop flights from Maiquetía (CCS) to Istanbul (IST) take about 12h 38m (9,704 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1017 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Caracas →2 lounges at Caracas Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresIST to Istanbul: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Istanbul →34 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Maiquetía to Istanbul

Carriers on CCS–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Turkish Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Maiquetía to Istanbul fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1077 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $646. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$108327 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines	$740 · 3 stops31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$10774 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines	$646 · 3 stops9 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$107917 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines	$699 · 3 stops3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$110214 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines	$1085 · 2 stops14 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$109325 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines	$796 · 1 stop25 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $646 for November 2026, $699 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Maiquetía to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Istanbul

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Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Maiquetía to Istanbul flights

How long is the flight from Maiquetía to Istanbul?

A nonstop flight from Maiquetía (CCS) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 12h 38m, covering 9,704 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Maiquetía from Istanbul by air?

The great-circle distance between Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport and İstanbul Airport is 9,704 km (6,030 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Maiquetía to Istanbul?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CCS–IST route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Maiquetía to Istanbul cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CCS–IST was $1017 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 23 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Maiquetía to Istanbul?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $646 one-way, against $1085 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Maiquetía to Istanbul?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $766 with 2 stops against $1017 nonstop, a saving of $251. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Maiquetía to Turkey?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Turkey visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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