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$95+ 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 6/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — FRA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or December, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$95
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$191

Good round-trip deal

$600 or less

Good one-way deal

$591 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Istanbul-Frankfurt am Main flight deals.
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From Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.

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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 March 26, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 9/85:55 pmIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Thu 9/185:20 pmFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$187
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/197:45 amIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/217:05 amFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$225
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/154:20 amIST - FRA
1 stop18h 45mAir France
Tue 4/226:30 pmFRA - IST
1 stop7h 55mAir France
Deal found 3/25$229
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/195:05 pmIST - FRA
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/277:55 pmFRA - IST
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$234
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/94:30 amIST - FRA
1 stop5h 30mAir Serbia
Fri 5/169:50 amFRA - IST
1 stop16h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 3/25$255
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/287:50 amIST - FRA
1 stop16h 20mLOT
Sat 4/54:50 pmFRA - IST
1 stop16h 40mLOT
Deal found 3/25$348
This Croatia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 3/307:30 amIST - FRA
1 stop25h 20mCroatia Airlines
Fri 4/412:50 pmFRA - IST
1 stop9h 50mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 3/25$353
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/71:40 amIST - FRA
1 stop9h 35mAegean Airlines
Sun 5/116:55 pmFRA - IST
1 stop6h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 3/25$545
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/108:15 amIST - FRA
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 4/196:40 amFRA - IST
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$573
This TAROM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/141:15 pmIST - FRA
1 stop6h 25mTAROM
Mon 4/217:25 pmFRA - IST
1 stop13h 00mTAROM
Deal found 3/26$586
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 3/2810:00 amIST - FRA
2 stops25h 35mPegasus Airlines
Tue 4/12:25 pmFRA - IST
2 stops29h 25mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 3/25$617
This Air Algerie deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Algerie is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:40 amIST - FRA
1 stop13h 35mAir Algerie
Fri 5/163:30 pmFRA - IST
1 stop22h 45mAir Algerie
Deal found 3/25$806

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 9/8

5:55 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/20

5:20 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$187

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

7:45 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/21

7:05 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$225

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Tue 4/15

4:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/22

6:30 pm-3:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

$229

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

5:05 pm-9:35 am

1 stop17h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/27

7:55 pm-3:25 am

1 stop6h 30m

$234

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Fri 5/9

4:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/16

9:50 am-3:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

$255

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

10:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/10

6:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$315

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Thu 5/8

6:50 pm-7:50 am

2 stops14h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 5/11

10:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$355

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Thu 4/10

8:15 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 4/19

6:40 am-12:20 am

1 stop16h 40m

$573

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Mon 4/14

1:15 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/21

7:25 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 00m

$586

IstanbulFrankfurt am Main

IST - FRA

ISTFRA

Istanbul

Thu 5/8

1:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/16

3:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$806

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Frankfurt in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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.

The best insider tips for Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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Lufthansa's Allegris economy offers 31-inch pitch seats with adjustable headrests for comfort.


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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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 March 21, 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 $1,082). 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 March 26, 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 March 23, 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. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM and airBaltic 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $187 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air France, starting at $225 and $229 round-trip. These flights start at 20% 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 $95 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $100 and Air Serbia from $106 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 (88%), United Airlines (85%), ANA (83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,471 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $140 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Frankfurt am Main) is currently priced at $539.

  • 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 $1,082). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$104Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$122Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LufthansaCheapest$180Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$204Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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