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$560+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY (ROC) to Istanbul

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — IST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or December, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) to Istanbul (TR5). 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.

Round-trip from

$956
(Expedia)

One-way from

$560
(oojo)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$923
From Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/111:51 amROC - SAW
2 stops42h 59mBritish Airways
Mon 3/313:00 pmSAW - ROC
2 stops37h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$956
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/244:27 pmROC - SAW
2 stops42h 38mQatar Airways
Fri 3/71:40 pmSAW - ROC
2 stops34h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$992
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:30 pmROC - SAW
3 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/313:00 pmSAW - ROC
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,302
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/25:55 pmROC - SAW
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Mon 3/3112:40 pmSAW - ROC
2 stops18h 35mKLM
Deal found 2/19$1,367
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:19 amROC - IST
2 stops22h 36mQatar Airways
Thu 7/108:05 pmIST - ROC
2 stops25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,410
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/246:00 amROC - SAW
2 stops33h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/412:10 amSAW - ROC
2 stops48h 02mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,780
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:19 amROC - IST
1 stop16h 11mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/102:10 pmIST - ROC
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$2,491
This Thrive Travel 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 Thrive Travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/231:55 pmROC - IST
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/38:15 amIST - ROC
3 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$6,410
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/231:35 pmROC - IST
3 stops20h 25mAir Canada
Mon 3/33:00 pmIST - ROC
3 stops30h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$9,215
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/236:30 amROC - IST
2 stops47h 55mEmirates
Sun 3/21:50 amIST - ROC
2 stops27h 15mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$10,631

Find flights from Rochester to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to Istanbul 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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Rochester

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RochesterIstanbul

ROC - SAW

ROCSAW

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 3/1

11:51 am-2:50 pm

2 stops42h 59m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/31

3:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$956

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - SAW

ROCSAW

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 2/24

4:27 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 58m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/5

1:40 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops34h 32m

$992

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - SAW

ROCSAW

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 3/1

12:30 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops18h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/31

3:00 pm-9:36 am

2 stops25h 36m

$1,302

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - SAW

ROCSAW

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 3/2

5:55 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/31

12:40 pm-12:15 am

2 stops18h 35m

$1,367

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - IST

ROCIST

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 7/9

6:19 am-11:55 am

2 stops22h 36m

Istanbul

Thu 7/10

8:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,410

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - SAW

ROCSAW

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 2/24

6:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/4

12:10 am-4:12 pm

2 stops48h 02m

$1,780

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - IST

ROCIST

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 7/9

6:19 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 11m

Istanbul

Thu 7/10

2:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$2,491

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - IST

ROCIST

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 8/4

10:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops37h 10m

$560

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - IST

ROCIST

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 8/4

11:03 am-1:05 pm

3 stops19h 02m

$740

RochesterIstanbul

ROC - IST

ROCIST

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 8/4

6:19 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 11m

$792

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Deals found on 2/19

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Rochester to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rochester, New York to Istanbul?

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

The price you pay for your flight from Rochester, New York to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 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 Rochester, New York to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Rochester, New York to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 ROC to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to Istanbul. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rochester, New York to Istanbul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 February 20, 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) if they book a flight from Rochester to Istanbul. On average, Greater Rochester Intl has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 5 airlines. Rochester Greater Rochester Intl is conveniently located just 3.8 mi from Rochester’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, New York to Istanbul round-trip?

    British Airways, at $956, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester, New York to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and KLM. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester, New York to Istanbul one-way?

    $560 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $740 and $792, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Istanbul 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 Rochester, New York to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Rochester, New York to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 5 airlines flying from Rochester to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to Istanbul. 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
DeltaCheapest$865Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$873Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$891Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$970Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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