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$418+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — IST
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to Istanbul are usually found in March or October, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 November 21, 2024.

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$797
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One-way from

$418
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/89:20 pmIAH - IST
Nonstop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/128:50 pmIST - IAH
2 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$850
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/49:20 pmIAH - IST
Nonstop11h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/112:50 pmIST - IAH
Nonstop13h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$918
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/84:30 pmIAH - IST
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Tue 12/246:50 amIST - IAH
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$950
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:04 pmIAH - IST
2 stops31h 06mDelta
Fri 1/105:55 pmIST - IAH
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/20$996
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/84:43 pmHOU - IST
2 stops26h 27mDelta
Tue 12/245:55 pmIST - HOU
2 stops35h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,021
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/49:30 amIAH - IST
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/116:50 amIST - IAH
2 stops34h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,035
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:05 pmIAH - IST
2 stops21h 00mAir Canada
Fri 1/108:00 amIST - IAH
2 stops23h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$1,051
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/412:25 pmHOU - IST
2 stops20h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 12/116:40 pmIST - HOU
2 stops32h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,165
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/24:51 pmHOU - IST
2 stops26h 19mAir France
Thu 12/55:10 amIST - HOU
2 stops21h 55mAir France
Deal found 11/19$1,675
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2310:14 amHOU - IST
2 stops41h 06mQatar Airways
Sun 12/18:10 pmIST - HOU
2 stops32h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/20$2,226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:05 amHOU - IST
2 stops23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/27:35 amIST - HOU
2 stops19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,263
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/223:03 pmHOU - IST
2 stops16h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/95:10 amIST - HOU
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$5,344

Find flights from Houston to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 1/26

10:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$797

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/18

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 3/4

6:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$822

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/18

3:58 pm-4:10 am

2 stops27h 12m

Istanbul

Tue 3/4

5:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$825

HoustonIstanbul

HOU - IST

HOUIST

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/13

10:25 am-4:10 am

2 stops32h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 1/24

5:10 am-10:29 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$846

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/26

12:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 2/14

6:50 am-9:14 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$851

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/11

4:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 1/23

6:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$889

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

6:10 pm-6:10 am

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 5/7

8:05 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$909

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/4

9:20 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 12/11

2:50 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop13h 35m

$918

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/12

3:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 1/23

7:35 am-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$968

HoustonIstanbul

HOU - IST

HOUIST

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/3

6:21 pm-12:05 am

2 stops20h 44m

Istanbul

Mon 3/10

8:15 am-11:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,030

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Istanbul Airport is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Houston to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 HOU to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 November 21, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Istanbul, such as Delta, Air Canada and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,829 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $822, Lufthansa will fly you from Houston to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $825 and $851, respectively. Lufthansa is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $478 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $573 and Delta from $700 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Houston to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Houston to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$594Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$650Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$751Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$805Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$816Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$819Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$843Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$911Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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