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$92+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — FRA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or December, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(TAROM)

One-way from

$92
(KLM)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$177

Good round-trip deal

$558 or less

Good one-way deal

$628 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This TAROM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 TAROM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2211:40 amIST - FRA
1 stop24h 35mTAROM
Sat 4/511:15 amFRA - IST
1 stop10h 10mTAROM
Deal found 2/19$176
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/39:05 amIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/106:25 pmFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$194
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/184:35 pmIST - FRA
1 stop17h 25mAir Serbia
Thu 9/258:20 pmFRA - IST
1 stop17h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 2/19$200
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 9/182:00 pmIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Thu 9/255:20 pmFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$205
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:20 amIST - FRA
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/1311:55 amFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$207
This Croatia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Croatia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:50 pmIST - FRA
2 stops15h 25mCroatia Airlines
Thu 9/254:15 pmFRA - IST
1 stop6h 55mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 2/19$358
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/218:10 amIST - FRA
1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 3/306:40 amFRA - IST
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$385
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/301:40 amIST - FRA
1 stop9h 35mAegean Airlines
Tue 7/86:55 pmFRA - IST
1 stop6h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 2/20$593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/11:40 amIST - FRA
1 stop13h 35mAir Algerie
Wed 3/52:30 pmFRA - IST
1 stop8h 10mAir Algerie
Deal found 2/19$643
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/21:05 pmIST - FRA
2 stops7h 50mITA Airways
Wed 3/59:10 amFRA - IST
2 stops8h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$670
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/13:50 amIST - FRA
1 stop12h 20mEgyptair
Wed 3/53:10 pmFRA - IST
1 stop9h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 2/20$727
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/710:25 pmIST - FRA
1 stop21h 15mAir Astana
Thu 3/136:55 pmFRA - IST
1 stop24h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 2/19$913

Find flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt 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 20, 2025.

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Istanbul

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Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sat 3/22

11:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 4/5

11:15 am-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$176

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 3/3

9:05 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/10

6:25 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$194

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Fri 3/7

5:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/13

11:55 am-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$207

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Fri 3/7

5:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/13

9:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$218

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sat 5/3

2:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 5/11

5:20 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$252

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Fri 7/4

5:05 am-7:30 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 7/11

8:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$362

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Fri 3/21

8:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 3/30

6:40 am-12:55 am

1 stop17h 15m

$385

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 6/30

1:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop9h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-2:20 am

1 stop6h 25m

$593

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sun 3/2

1:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/5

9:10 am-7:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$670

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Tue 4/22

1:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/7

3:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$831

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,096). 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 IST to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Frankfurt. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from IST to FRA are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM and LOT from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

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
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

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
1,333 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

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
1,078 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,839 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

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 Istanbul to Frankfurt. 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is TAROM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $176 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia, starting at $194 and $218 round-trip. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $92 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Serbia from $94 and Pegasus Airlines from $98 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on time: ANA (94%), Air Canada (89%), United Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,101 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $152 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Frankfurt am Main) is currently priced at $187.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Frankfurt 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,096). 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$104Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$129Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LufthansaCheapest$180Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$201Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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