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$73+ Cheap flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BSL — IST
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul are usually found in January or March, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Basel to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$73
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$157

Good round-trip deal

$694 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:10 amBSL - IST
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/410:35 pmIST - BSL
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$163
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:55 amBSL - IST
1 stop5h 05mLufthansa
Sat 3/226:55 pmIST - BSL
1 stop5h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$201
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/610:35 amBSL - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/133:50 pmIST - BSL
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/22$205
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:05 amBSL - IST
1 stop8h 50mKLM
Wed 3/125:55 pmIST - BSL
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 2/22$207
This easyJet worldwide deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure easyJet worldwide is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/59:50 pmBSL - IST
1 stop15h 20measyJet
Mon 6/92:05 pmIST - BSL
1 stop8h 05measyJet
Deal found 2/22$324
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:15 amBSL - IST
1 stop11h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 3/178:15 amIST - BSL
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/23$368

Find flights from Basel to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

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Basel

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Istanbul

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Price

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/10

10:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 3/22

6:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$201

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 5/6

10:35 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 5/13

3:50 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$205

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 3/9

6:05 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

5:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

$207

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 4/7

8:55 am-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 4/14

7:30 am-9:40 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$217

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 6/5

9:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 6/9

2:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$324

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/13

11:15 am-12:30 am

1 stop11h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 3/17

8:15 am-10:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$368

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 4/19

2:50 pm-3:25 am

1 stop11h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 4/25

4:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$438

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/24

11:10 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 05m

$73

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/24

6:05 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$125

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 7/20

5:10 pm-8:30 am

1 stop14h 20m

$156

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Basel EuroAirport Swiss-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Basel EuroAirport Swiss-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Basel to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Basel to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Basel to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BSL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Basel to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 80% on flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Basel to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

The most flights from BSL to IST are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 February 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Air France and Turkish Airlines from Basel to Istanbul. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,447 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,818 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,812 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
1,061 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Basel to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) if they book a flight from Basel to Istanbul. On average, EuroAirport Swiss has 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 1 airline. Basel EuroAirport Swiss is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Basel’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($201), Turkish Airlines ($205), and KLM ($207) offers the cheapest pricing from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport. Lufthansa is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $125. Users have also found prices from $156 and $157 on Wizz Air and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $505. While the most popular route (Basel EuroAirport Swiss - Istanbul) can be booked for $268 on average our data indicates $792 when flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Basel to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Basel to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Basel to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Basel to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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