Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights $144
AJet Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is currently $144
Cheapest one-way flight $83
Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is currently $83
Last-minute weekend getaway $216
AJet Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is currently $216
Cheapest business class flights $577
LOT 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is currently $577
Fastest flight 3 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $110–180
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–350

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $211
    Typical price: $210–510
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - IST Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $258
    Typical price: $205–465
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - IST Every day
    30 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - IST Every day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from $153
    Typical price: $130–380
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - SAW Every day
    70 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - IST, SAW Every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from $144
    Typical price: $140–390
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - SAW Every day
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - SAW Every Wed, Sat, Sun
  • KLM
    from $316
    Typical price: $300–710
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - IST Every day
  • Air France
    from $387
    Typical price: $370–920
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - IST Every day

Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 27 min 7 mi
  • Hahn Airport (HHN)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 1 hr 31 min 64 mi
  • Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)
    Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 42 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 7 min 85 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 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $110 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $144. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $211, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $258, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $153, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $144, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $316, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $387, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul starts at $144 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
3 hr is the shortest flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.
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).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Frankfurt am Main 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 counts as the best airline for your flights from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 15 nonstop flights and 70 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul are:
  • Lufthansa offers 21 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • AJet offers 12 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $144. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $211, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $258, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $153, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $144, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $316, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is $387, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Pegasus direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 AJet direct flights from Frankfurt am Main 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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul at price $216 is offered by AJet from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Pegasus direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 AJet direct flights from Frankfurt am Main 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.
There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul start at $144 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22 with AJet.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Frankfurt am Main 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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul start at $577 from Fri, Jul 24 to Sun, Jul 26 with LOT.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul start at $144 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22.
To book business class trips from Frankfurt am Main 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul starts at $216 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with AJet.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul at price $216 is offered by AJet from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt am Main 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.

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