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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 16, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$869

Round-trip from

$476

One-way from

$227
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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From New York to Istanbul
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One-way flight from New York to Istanbul (IST)
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

Sat 2/226:15 pmSWF - IST
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/15:30 amIST - SWF
3 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$543
Sun 3/308:10 pmEWR - IST
2 stops20h 40mLOT
Mon 4/75:30 pmIST - EWR
1 stop34h 20mLOT
Deal found 1/15$646
Wed 1/296:15 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/224:45 amIST - JFK
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$653
Mon 3/177:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/246:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$654
Mon 3/107:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 3/197:35 amIST - EWR
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$655
Wed 2/510:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Mon 2/102:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 40mLOT
Deal found 1/14$658
Wed 3/2610:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/88:15 amIST - EWR
2 stops20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$663
Sun 3/1612:45 amJFK - IST
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/28:25 amIST - JFK
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$663
Fri 2/2811:40 amLGA - IST
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/86:55 pmIST - LGA
3 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$679
Mon 3/31:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 10mAir France
Mon 3/245:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop22h 00mAir France
Deal found 1/14$680
Wed 2/128:40 pmJFK - IST
1 stop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 2/207:35 amIST - JFK
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/14$683
Wed 3/2610:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Fri 4/44:20 amIST - JFK
2 stops24h 06mDelta
Deal found 1/15$695

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 16, 2025.

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New WindsorIstanbul

SWF - IST

SWFIST

New Windsor Stewart

Sat 2/22

6:15 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops35h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 3/1

5:30 am-5:05 pm

3 stops19h 35m

$543

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 3/30

8:10 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 4/7

5:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$646

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

6:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 5/22

4:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$653

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 3/17

7:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 3/24

6:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$654

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 3/10

7:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 3/19

7:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$655

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/5

10:35 pm-12:40 am

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 2/10

2:55 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$658

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 3/26

10:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

8:15 am-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$663

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

12:45 am-12:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

8:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$663

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/28

11:40 am-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 3/8

6:55 pm-1:54 pm

3 stops26h 59m

$679

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

1:00 am-4:10 am

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 3/15

5:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$680

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Compare providers for flights to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Istanbul Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Istanbul Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Istanbul Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Istanbul Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New York to Istanbul takes 12 hours 22 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Friday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from New York to Istanbul are scheduled on a Tuesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $826

British Airways

British Airways

From $628

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From $689

Delta

Delta

From $546

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Norse Atlantic Airways, Delta and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Lufthansa and Delta to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

LOT
7.6
Good
1,111 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
684 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost $32, while round-trip flights cost around $31.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?

    A round-trip flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $496, however they can be found for as little as $31.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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