Istanbul to Colorado Springs flights
Colorado Springs lies 9,976 km (6,199 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -9 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Istanbul | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | COS, 11 km out |
Clocks in Colorado Springs are 9 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 13 h 32 min journey lands only 4 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Colorado Springs
Crossing from Turkey into United States: money changes from the Lira to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | COS | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,500 ft | 6,187 ft |
| Pueblo Memorial Airport (regional) | PUB | 67 km (42 mi) | 10,498 ft | 4,726 ft |
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from Istanbul?
9,976 km (6,199 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Colorado Springs by air?
About 13 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 9 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Colorado Springs flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS); Colorado Springs also has PUB.
What currency do I need in Colorado Springs?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.