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$89+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — FRA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or December, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 January 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$89
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$197
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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 January 17, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/111:35 pmIST - FRA
1 stop12h 40mTAROM
Wed 3/511:15 amFRA - IST
1 stop5h 25mTAROM
Deal found 1/15$131
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 1/2112:40 pmIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/272:55 pmFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$162
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/156:55 pmIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 20mLufthansa
Sat 3/15:40 pmFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/15$175
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/155:55 pmIST - FRA
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/15:35 pmFRA - IST
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$212
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 9/84:30 amIST - FRA
1 stop16h 00mAir Serbia
Thu 9/188:20 pmFRA - IST
1 stop6h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 1/15$217
This Croatia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 5/145:10 amIST - FRA
1 stop12h 25mCroatia Airlines
Mon 5/268:45 pmFRA - IST
2 stops26h 14mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 1/15$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 1/206:30 pmIST - FRA
1 stop26h 35mLOT
Sat 5/247:20 amFRA - IST
1 stop8h 20mLOT
Deal found 1/15$257
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/2712:00 pmIST - FRA
1 stop8h 05mAegean Airlines
Mon 2/36:55 pmFRA - IST
1 stop6h 15mAegean Airlines
Deal found 1/15$350
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/285:40 pmIST - FRA
2 stops16h 40mITA Airways
Tue 3/45:55 pmFRA - IST
1 stop19h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 1/15$477
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/18:00 amIST - FRA
1 stop6h 50mPegasus Airlines
Sat 3/1510:00 amFRA - IST
2 stops21h 15mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 1/15$494
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 1/278:15 amIST - FRA
1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 2/411:25 amFRA - IST
1 stop10h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/14$543
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/203:50 amIST - FRA
1 stop12h 45mEgyptair
Mon 1/273:10 pmFRA - IST
1 stop24h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 1/15$599

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 January 17, 2025.

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IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sat 3/1

11:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/5

11:15 am-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$131

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Fri 2/28

12:40 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/4

11:55 am-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$166

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sat 2/15

6:55 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/1

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$175

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sat 2/15

5:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop17h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/1

5:35 pm-4:10 am

1 stop8h 35m

$212

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

5:30 am-9:10 am

1 stop5h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/15

9:55 am-4:50 am

1 stop16h 55m

$232

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Wed 5/14

5:10 am-4:35 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/26

8:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$252

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 1/27

12:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/3

6:55 pm-3:10 am

1 stop6h 15m

$350

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Fri 2/28

5:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops16h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/4

5:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$477

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

8:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/15

10:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops21h 15m

$494

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 1/27

8:15 am-10:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/4

11:25 am-12:05 am

1 stop10h 40m

$543

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice 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 January 10, 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 85 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 $1,112). 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 January 17, 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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from IST to FRA are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 January 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways and Croatia Airlines 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
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Sky Express
7.4
Good
112 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $131 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at $166 and $175 round-trip. These flights start at 44% 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 $89 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Serbia from $90 and KLM from $91 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: Air Canada (87%), ANA (87%), United Airlines (81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,043 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $150 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Frankfurt am Main) is currently priced at $269.

  • 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 $1,112). 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 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt

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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$104Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$129Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LufthansaCheapest$180Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$201Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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