American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, and a 16” HD screen on long-haul flights.
American's Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats, 8” recline, and priority boarding on long-haul flights.
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Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $944 |
Round-trip from | $541 |
One-way from | $316 |
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Thu 10/96:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/124:45 amIST - JFK
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$541
Wed 9/311:55 pmJFK - SAW
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/168:45 amSAW - JFK
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$542
Mon 11/37:50 pmLGA - IST
2 stops19h 35mAir Canada
Tue 11/119:25 pmIST - LGA
2 stops32h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 7/16$543
Mon 12/111:45 pmJFK - IST
1 stop34h 45mIberia
Sun 12/147:20 pmIST - JFK
1 stop34h 40mIberia
Deal found 7/16$549
Tue 9/27:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 11/197:35 amIST - JFK
2 stops22h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/16$550
Mon 9/19:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Tue 11/44:50 amIST - JFK
1 stop22h 15mAir France
Deal found 7/15$552
Mon 8/117:10 pmLGA - IST
2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/222:00 pmIST - LGA
2 stops16h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/14$553
Mon 8/116:10 pmJFK - IST
2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/216:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/14$556
Sun 11/231:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Sun 12/74:50 amIST - JFK
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Deal found 7/15$563
Wed 9/33:30 pmLGA - IST
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/178:30 amIST - LGA
2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$567
Sat 11/157:25 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 30mIcelandair
Fri 11/2812:25 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 7/16$569
Tue 8/199:00 amJFK - IST
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Fri 9/267:15 amIST - JFK
2 stops21h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/16$570
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Depart
Return
Price
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JFK - SAW
JFKSAW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/8
11:45 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop13h 35m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Mon 1/26
10:50 am-10:00 pm
2 stops19h 10m
$541
New YorkIstanbul
JFK - IST
JFKIST
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/8
11:45 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop34h 45m
Istanbul
Thu 1/29
7:20 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop34h 40m
$541
New YorkIstanbul
JFK - IST
JFKIST
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/8
6:20 pm-7:25 pm
1 stop18h 05m
Istanbul
Tue 9/16
4:45 am-10:30 pm
2 stops24h 45m
$542
New YorkIstanbul
LGA - IST
LGAIST
New York LaGuardia
Mon 11/3
7:50 pm-11:25 pm
2 stops19h 35m
Istanbul
Tue 11/11
9:25 pm-9:32 pm
2 stops32h 07m
$543
New YorkIstanbul
JFK - IST
JFKIST
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 1/6
9:55 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop16h 50m
Istanbul
Tue 1/27
6:30 am-7:43 pm
2 stops21h 13m
$543
New YorkIstanbul
JFK - IST
JFKIST
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 9/2
7:30 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop14h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 11/19
7:35 am-10:19 pm
2 stops22h 44m
$550
New YorkIstanbul
JFK - IST
JFKIST
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/1
9:30 pm-3:25 am
1 stop22h 55m
Istanbul
Tue 11/4
4:50 am-7:05 pm
1 stop22h 15m
$552
New YorkIstanbul
LGA - IST
LGAIST
New York LaGuardia
Mon 8/11
7:10 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops19h 10m
Istanbul
Fri 8/22
2:00 pm-11:43 pm
2 stops16h 43m
$553
New YorkIstanbul
JFK - IST
JFKIST
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/23
1:00 am-4:10 am
1 stop19h 10m
Istanbul
Sat 12/6
4:50 am-4:00 pm
1 stop19h 10m
$563
New YorkIstanbul
LGA - IST
LGAIST
New York LaGuardia
Wed 9/3
3:30 pm-11:40 pm
2 stops25h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 9/17
8:30 am-10:34 pm
2 stops21h 04m
$567
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The best insider tips for flights to Istanbul
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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Istanbul trip
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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers fully flat beds and Ferragamo amenity kits.
Turkish Airlines' Economy Class offers 30” legroom and travel sets on long-haul flights.
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Delta
Delta's Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats and Sky Club access.
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks.
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United Airlines
United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and priority check-in on long-haul flights.
United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa's Allegris Economy offers 31” pitch and innovative tray tables.
Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers hard-shell seats and generous recline.
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British Airways
British Airways' Club Suite offers solo pods with doors on A350 aircraft.
British Airways' World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul
When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul 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.
How long is the flight to Istanbul?
On average, a flight from New York to Istanbul takes 13 hours 24 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Friday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to Istanbul
The most flights from New York to Istanbul are scheduled on a Tuesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Norse Atlantic Airways, French Bee and Icelandair.
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 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 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, 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 July 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and LOT to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
FAQs about flying to Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey airport overview
Ataturk International Airport (IST) in Istanbul claims to be the airport serving the most non-European routes in 2011. Like Istanbul, Ataturk Airport is a meeting-point between east and west. Ataturk International Airport is a major air hub for the region and is one of the top 20 busiest airports in the world.
Passengers traveling through Ataturk International Airport will be pleased to know that the airport has a great selection of duty-free shops including tobacconists, perfume shops and many name brand stores such as Hugo Boss, D&G, DKNY, Dior, Armani, Gucci, Guess and Prada. What better way to keep yourself entertained between flights or while waiting for your flight than to embark on a shopping extravaganza?
Most airlines from across the world offer flights to Istanbul. Low-cost carriers such as Atlasjet, Pegasus Airlines, IZair and Sky Airlines all offer cheap flights to Ataturk International Airport. Ataturk is also the main hub for the national carrier Turkish Airlines, which flies to destinations including Amsterdam, Birmingham, Cape Town and Chicago as well as Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Paris.
The airport was designed with Istanbul’s unique East-meets-West history in mind. This is particularly evident in the architecture of the building, such as the intricate mosaic tiling of the airport floors. It serves as a great introduction to the beautiful Ottoman architecture in Istanbul.