Flight Schedule
Best of Turkey

Please refer to this information when making your domestic flight arrangements to your selected international flight. The flight information is correct as of May 17, 2013. Please do not book domestic flights before receiving final flight schedules from us. Since schedules can change, we strongly suggest that you leave plenty of connecting time—at least 3½ hours—between flights. Even after flights have been confirmed, changes might still occur. These changes in schedules are beyond our control and solely at the discretion of the airlines.

One way to avoid problems with schedule changes is to try and arrive in your gateway city early in the day of your departure. Even better, if your schedule and budget permit the extra time and extra cost, schedule your arrival for the day before your scheduled departure. You can relax knowing you are protected against most connection complications that might arise. You will need the time to navigate the various lines, security checks and duty free shops you'll encounter, and you can use the extra time once you've checked in for your flight to meet fellow Friendly Planet travelers at the gate.

If you are traveling during the month of March or mid-October to mid-November, please note that each year the airlines traditionally undergo flight schedule changes during this time, when Daylight Savings Time begins and ends. We may only be notified of these schedule changes 60 days or less prior to your tour departure. If you are booking flights separately from your home city to connect with the included flights, we strongly suggest that you allow a 5 - 5½ hours connection time between these flights. This can help prevent any problems that may arise from unexpected airline schedule changes and prevent the unlikely event of missing your flight.

Friendly Planet Travel recommends that you make no payments for connecting airfare, or any other services related to this tour, until your final payment due date. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change at anytime without notice. Friendly Planet Travel is neither responsible nor liable for any costs resulting from a change in airline schedules. This includes, but is not limited to: change or cancellation penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, not issued by Friendly Planet Travel; additional nights of hotel before, during, or after one of our tours; and additional airport transportation. Under no circumstances shall Friendly Planet Travel be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages arising from the foregoing. Friendly Planet Travel recommends that passengers reconfirm their flight times 72 hours prior to departure for all flights. Please review our Terms and Conditions.

Friendly Planet's toll-free number is 800-555-5765. The direct extension for our air department is 208. Turkish Airlines' (TK) toll-free number is (800) 874-8875.
United Airlines' (UA) toll-free number is (800) 864-8331.

Flight Schedules for May 23, 2013 Departure

DEPARTURE
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
UA 904	Newark (EWR)	Istanbul (IST)	7:27 PM	12:20 PM (next day)	9.53 hrs
RETURN
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
UA 905	IST	EWR	1:55 PM	6:02 PM	11.07 hrs

Flight Schedules for Jun 13 & Jul 18, 2013 Departures

DEPARTURE
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 002	New York (JFK)	Istanbul (IST)	6:50 PM	11:40 AM (next day)	9.50 hrs
RETURN
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 001	IST	JFK	1:15 PM	4:50 PM	10.35 hrs

Flight Schedules for Aug 15 & Sep 5, 2013 Departures

DEPARTURE
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 002	New Yorlk (JFK)	Istanbul (IST)	6:50 PM	11:40 AM (next day)	9.50 hrs
RETURN
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 001	IST	JFK	1:15 PM	4:50 PM	10.35 hrs

Flight Schedules for Sep 19, Sep 26 & Oct 10, 2013 Departures

DEPARTURE
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 012	New York (JFK)	Istanbul (IST)	11:55 PM	4:45 PM (next day)	9.50 hrs
RETURN
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 001	IST	JFK	1:15 PM	4:50 PM	10.35 hrs

Flight Schedules for Oct 31, 2013 Departures

You must arrive at JFK by 9:00 PM on your departure date (Oct 31) to check in for your flight. Your flight will actually depart just after midnight at 12:15 AM (Nov 1). You will arrive in Turkey later that day. See sample schedule below.

DEPARTURE
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 012	New York (JFK)	Istanbul (IST)	12:15 AM	4:45 PM (same day)	9.40 hrs
RETURN
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 001	IST	JFK	1:25 PM	5:20 PM	10.55 hrs

Flight Schedules for Nov 28 & Dec 5, 2013 Departures

DEPARTURE
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 012	New York (JFK)	Istanbul (IST)	11:15 PM	3:55 PM (next day)	9.40 hrs
RETURN
Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight Time
TK 001	IST	JFK	1:25 PM	5:20 PM	10.55 hrs

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