Istanbul is a great city to visit. It is also a great springboard to visit the rest of Europe — due to Istanbul being a low cost carrier base. Use Skyscanner.net to search for cheap flights from Istanbul to the rest of Europe.
Sample Travel Date:
- February 4th – 11th
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel until March 20th for Sunday through Thursday departures from the United States and Monday through Thursday departures to the United States. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “ua+” to search United availability. Must purchase by February 7th.
Routing:
- PHX – EWR (Newark) – IST (Istanbul) – EWR – PHX
Mileage:
- 14,324 miles or 6.0 cents per mile
How to Book:
- Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on United.com
- United’s risk free cancellation policy here
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – Visa on Arrival for $20. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY) – $1USD = 1.77 TRY
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
For more of the cheap Phoenix Flight Deals:
- Go to the The Phoenix Flight Deals page
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