Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to New York (NYC)

You can get to Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) by driving along the D 100 highway or taking an M1 Istanbul Metro train. A non-stop flight between IST and New York takes just over 11 hours. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, New York City will satisfy your cultural interests with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Metropolitan Opera at the Lincoln Center. You can also explore niche art collections at specialty museums like the Neue Galerie and Museum for African Art.

Attractions

A drive on the Brooklyn Bridge gets you between Brooklyn and Manhattan while also introducing you to an iconic landmark. As you cruise along FDR Drive in eastern Manhattan, look for exits that lead to the United Nations Visitor Center and the South Street Seaport district. Whether it's from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building or the aerial Roosevelt Island tram, you'll have plenty of options to see the NYC skyline from high above.

Hints and Tips

As you arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), use the AirTrain to get to Jamaica Station and catch a subway or Long Island Railroad train. If you visit NYC during the mild spring and hot summers, enjoy the beautiful blooms at the New York Botanical Garden. Dress in layers for a winter-time visit to the Big Apple and head to the Rockefeller Center to see the city's most famous Christmas tree.