Istanbul

$282+ Cheap flights to Istanbul, Turkey

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IST
Nov 25 — Dec 21
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights to Istanbul with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Flights to Istanbul in 2024

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,659,078 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$899

Round-trip from

$507

One-way from

$282
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From New York to Istanbul
One-way flight from New York to Istanbul

Find flight deals to Istanbul

Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

Tue 12/3110:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop31h 20mLOT
Mon 1/206:30 pmIST - EWR
1 stop33h 55mLOT
Deal found 11/19$660
Thu 12/54:30 pmEWR - SAW
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/98:50 amSAW - EWR
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$667
Sun 12/16:05 pmEWR - IST
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/111:55 pmIST - EWR
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$671
Mon 12/93:55 pmJFK - IST
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/125:30 amIST - JFK
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$676
Wed 11/274:25 pmJFK - SAW
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/910:40 amSAW - JFK
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$679
Thu 12/56:15 pmSWF - SAW
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/167:20 amSAW - SWF
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$687
Tue 12/1011:40 amLGA - IST
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/175:20 amIST - LGA
3 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$688
Tue 12/33:45 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/166:50 amIST - JFK
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$745
Thu 11/284:45 pmLGA - SAW
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/69:30 amSAW - LGA
2 stops18h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$758
Thu 12/56:05 pmEWR - IST
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Mon 12/166:50 amIST - EWR
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$771
Sun 12/86:15 pmSWF - IST
3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/117:30 pmIST - SWF
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$775
Wed 11/279:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Fri 12/65:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop17h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/19$776

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,659,078 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New WindsorIstanbul

SWF - IST

SWFIST

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 1/23

6:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 2/8

9:15 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$507

New WindsorIstanbul

SWF - SAW

SWFSAW

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 1/23

6:15 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/8

9:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$559

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - SAW

EWRSAW

Newark

Sun 1/12

7:30 pm-12:05 am

3 stops20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/19

8:50 am-6:20 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$649

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 1/14

10:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 1/29

10:35 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$652

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 1/14

12:35 am-7:50 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 1/18

8:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$656

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

7:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/31

12:35 am-10:30 pm

3 stops28h 55m

$671

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/18

5:50 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 3/5

5:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$686

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 2/3

3:59 pm-4:10 am

2 stops28h 11m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

5:10 am-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$695

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 2/19

6:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 3/11

6:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$697

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/27

3:35 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 2/4

6:50 am-2:57 pm

2 stops16h 07m

$709

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/18

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

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

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 November 15, 2024.

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 81 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 22 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 November 18, 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 Thursday 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 (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Norse Atlantic Airways, American Airlines and British Airways.

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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Lufthansa and United Airlines to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
3,487 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.0
Very good
8,765 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
1,167 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.5
Good
3,834 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AnadoluJet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?

    A round-trip flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $879, however they can be found for as little as $47.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Eyüp Sultan Camii?

    If being close to Eyüp Sultan Camii is important to you, you’ll want to land at Istanbul Airport.

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airports serving Istanbul

Book a flight to or from one of these Istanbul airports.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.