Find Cheap Flights from Basel to Istanbul (EAP - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Basel to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$83	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Mon, Jan 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Basel to Istanbul is currently $83
Cheapest one-way flight	$39	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Basel to Istanbul is currently $39
Last-minute weekend getaway	$165	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Basel to Istanbul is currently $165
Cheapest business class flights	$613	Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Dec 6 — Sun, Dec 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Basel to Istanbul is currently $613

Fastest flight	3 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Basel to Istanbul takes 3 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Basel to Istanbul is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–205
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–395

Popular airlines from Basel to Istanbul

Pegasus

Nonstop

from $83

Typical price: $130–390

14 weekly nonstop flights

BSL - SAW Every day
Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $215

Typical price: $245–640

12 weekly nonstop flights

BSL - IST Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $113

Typical price: $140–440

7 weekly nonstop flights

BSL - SAW Every day
Air Algerie

from $478

96 weekly connecting flights

MLH - IST Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
British Airways

from $473

Typical price: $500–1,150

23 weekly connecting flights

BSL - IST Every day
KLM

from $202

Typical price: $365–850

20 weekly connecting flights

BSL - IST Every day

Popular airports near Basel

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Basel Switzerland 13 min 3 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)

Mulhouse France 13 min 3 mi
Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Switzerland 1 hr 9 min 45 mi
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt am Main Germany 3 hr 21 min 176 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 34 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Basel to Istanbul

When are the cheapest days to fly from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $95 to $205.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Basel to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $83. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Pegasus flight from Basel to Istanbul is $83, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Basel to Istanbul is $215, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 9.
The cheapest AJet flight from Basel to Istanbul is $113, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.
The cheapest Air Algerie flight from Basel to Istanbul is $478, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Basel to Istanbul is $473, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
The cheapest KLM flight from Basel to Istanbul is $202, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.

What are the cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Basel to Istanbul starts at $83 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $39 and departs on Thu, Jan 8.

How long does it take to fly from Basel to Istanbul?

3 hr is the shortest flight time from Basel to Istanbul.

When should you fly to Istanbul, Türkiye?

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Basel to Istanbul?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Basel to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Basel to Istanbul?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Basel to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Basel to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

In terms of flights, Air Algerie is the most popular. Air Algerie offers 96 connecting flights per week. Air Algerie flies from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Basel to Istanbul are:

Turkish Airlines offers 12 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
AJet offers 7 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
British Airways offers 23 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
KLM offers 20 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Basel and Istanbul.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Basel to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $83. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Pegasus flight from Basel to Istanbul is $83, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Basel to Istanbul is $215, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 9.
The cheapest AJet flight from Basel to Istanbul is $113, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.
The cheapest Air Algerie flight from Basel to Istanbul is $478, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Basel to Istanbul is $473, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
The cheapest KLM flight from Basel to Istanbul is $202, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Basel to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Basel to Istanbul.

There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Basel to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Basel to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 AJet direct flights from Basel to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Basel and Istanbul at price $165 is offered by Pegasus from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Basel to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Basel to Istanbul.

There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Basel to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Basel to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 AJet direct flights from Basel to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Basel to Istanbul available?

There are direct flights from Basel to Istanbul on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Basel and Istanbul start at $83 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12 with Pegasus.

How can I find nonstop flights from Basel to Istanbul?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Basel to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Basel and Istanbul start at $613 from Sat, Dec 6 to Sun, Dec 7 with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Basel and Istanbul start at $83 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12.

How can I book business class trips from Basel to Istanbul?

To book business class trips from Basel to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Basel to Istanbul next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Basel and Istanbul starts at $165 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24 with Pegasus.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Basel and Istanbul at price $165 is offered by Pegasus from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Basel to Istanbul?

To find last-minute flight deals from Basel to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.