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$83+ Cheap flights from Milan (MIL) 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — IST
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Mon 4/14
Mon 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milan to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Milan to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milan (MIL) 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 April 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$83
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$603 or less

Good one-way deal

$385 or less
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Cheapest flights from Milan to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milan to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2025.

This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:45 pmMXP - IST
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/264:50 pmIST - MXP
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Thu 5/19:45 pmMXP - IST
1 stop23h 10mWizz Air
Thu 5/159:10 amIST - MXP
1 stop13h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 4/8$175
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/99:25 amMXP - IST
1 stop17h 05mAir Serbia
Fri 10/103:40 pmIST - MXP
1 stop5h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 4/7$206
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/219:35 pmBGY - IST
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2810:15 amIST - BGY
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$207
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 9/266:20 amMXP - IST
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Mon 9/295:55 pmIST - MXP
1 stop6h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/7$218
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 9/2610:40 amLIN - IST
1 stop9h 40mLufthansa
Mon 9/295:55 pmIST - LIN
1 stop5h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/7$218
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 5/612:20 pmLIN - IST
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/135:05 pmIST - LIN
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$240
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/213:10 pmMXP - IST
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/2812:10 pmIST - MXP
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$243
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:25 pmMXP - IST
1 stop5h 55mAegean Airlines
Mon 5/194:35 amIST - MXP
1 stop14h 55mAegean Airlines
Deal found 4/8$253
This Croatia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Croatia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/610:10 amMXP - IST
2 stops37h 00mCroatia Airlines
Sun 10/125:05 amIST - MXP
1 stop8h 45mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 4/7$282
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:40 pmMXP - IST
1 stop27h 10mLOT
Sun 6/17:00 amIST - MXP
1 stop27h 45mLOT
Deal found 4/8$313
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 5/2310:55 pmLIN - IST
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Tue 5/275:05 pmIST - LIN
1 stop6h 45mKLM
Deal found 4/7$316

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Milan 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 April 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milan to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Milan

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/1

9:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 5/15

9:10 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$175

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/7

10:20 am-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 5/18

4:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$201

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Mon 5/26

9:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 5/29

4:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$207

BergamoIstanbul

BGY - IST

BGYIST

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Wed 5/21

9:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 5/28

10:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$207

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 9/26

6:20 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

5:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$218

MilanIstanbul

LIN - IST

LINIST

Milan Linate

Fri 9/26

10:40 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$218

MilanIstanbul

LIN - IST

LINIST

Milan Linate

Tue 5/6

12:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 5/13

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$240

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/21

3:10 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 5/28

12:10 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$243

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 5/16

7:25 pm-2:20 am

1 stop5h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

4:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$253

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 7/17

1:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

11:55 am-9:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$299

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Milan 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 from Milan to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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: When it comes to deals on Milan-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milan-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milan-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milan-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 Milan-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 Milan to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Milan with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milan to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Milan 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 MIL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Milan 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 April 9, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Milan to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Milan to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Milan 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 April 9, 2025.

The most flights from MIL to IST are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 April 9, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milan to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Norwegian. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
732 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
732 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
732 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,195 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
732 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
732 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
732 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
732 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milan 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 Milan to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Milan to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $175 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Serbia and Lufthansa, starting at $207 and $218 round-trip. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Wizz Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $107 and $119 on Air Serbia and Norwegian, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Milan to Istanbul Airport?

    Most travelers choose Milan Malpensa - Istanbul, Milan Linate - Istanbul or Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Istanbul when deciding on the best route from Milan to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Milan to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider Royal Jordanian (85%), Thai Airways (82%) or RwandAir (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Milan to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milan to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $178. The most popular route (Milan Malpensa - Istanbul), is priced around $254.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Milan 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Milan to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Milan 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$140Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$168Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$198Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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