Both US coasts from Istanbul with Star Alliance
From Washington to San Francisco, Atlantic to Pacific.
Turkish Airlines flies nonstop from Istanbul to Washington-Dulles: museums, monuments and the Capitol. United then takes you across the country to San Francisco. After the Golden Gate and the California coast, Turkish Airlines flies you nonstop from San Francisco back to Istanbul.
The itinerary, leg by leg
Istanbul → Washington-Dulles
Turkish Airlines11 h 15Washington-Dulles → San Francisco
United6 h 06San Francisco → Istanbul
Turkish Airlines12 h 55Turkish AirlinesUnited
Your stops, in practice
Washington · 2 to 3 days
Best time: April to June and August to October. From the airport: Metro Silver Line to downtown Washington, about 55 minutes. Don't miss: the National Mall and the free Smithsonian museums, Georgetown.
San Francisco · 3 to 4 days
Best time: Spring and autumn, the sunniest seasons. From the airport: BART train to downtown, about 30 minutes. Don't miss: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Mission and Chinatown.
Length of the trip
Allow 5 to 7 days on the ground for the whole trip, not counting flight days.
Entry requirements
Each country has its own entry rules (visa, electronic travel authorisation, passport valid for several months after your return), depending on your nationality. Check them on the official websites before you book.
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