Cheap flights from Istanbul

Popular trips from Istanbul

  1. Dubai
    $158
    May 10 — May 18
    Nonstop 4 hr 30 min AJet
  2. Los Angeles
    $624
    May 10 — May 18
    1 stop 16 hr 10 min LOT
  3. Bangkok
    $505
    May 4 — May 10
    1 stop 16 hr 10 min Air Arabia
  4. Athens
    $120
    Apr 6 — Apr 12
    Nonstop 1 hr 30 min Aegean
  5. London
    $76
    May 2 — May 8
    Nonstop 4 hr 5 min Wizz Air
  6. New York
    $490
    Jun 5 — Jun 11
    1 stop 13 hr 25 min LOT

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Fly from Istanbul (IST)
    • Antalya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Bodrum
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • İzmir
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Ankara
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Dalaman
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
  • Pegasus
    Fly from Istanbul (IST, SAW)
    • Antalya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • İzmir
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Bodrum
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Kırklar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Mersin
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
  • AJet
    Fly from Istanbul (SAW)
    • Antalya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Bodrum
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Kırklar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Trabzon
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • İzmir
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
  • Transavia
    Fly from Istanbul (IST)
    • Paris
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 50 min +
    • Nantes
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
      4 hr 10 min +
    • Strasbourg
      Direct flights every Tue, Sun
      3 hr 10 min +
    • Bordeaux
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      3 hr 55 min +
    • Lyon
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      3 hr 25 min +
  • Aegean
    Fly from Istanbul (IST)
    • Athens
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Heraklion
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Mykonos
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Rhodes
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Santorini
      Direct flights every Tue, Sat
      1 hr 10 min +
  • Uzbekistan
    Fly from Istanbul (IST)
    • Tashkent
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 30 min +
    • Samarkand
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri
      4 hr 15 min +
    • Fergana
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed
      4 hr 50 min +
    • Urgench
      Direct flights every Tue, Fri
      3 hr 45 min +
    • Bukhara
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      4 hr 10 min +

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 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 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul

What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Istanbul.

In terms of direct flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular, flying directly to 258 cities. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul are Pegasus, AJet, Transavia, Aegean, Uzbekistan.
  • Pegasus flies directly to 131 cities. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • AJet flies directly to 82 cities. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • Transavia flies directly to 6 cities. Transavia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Aegean flies directly to 5 cities. Aegean flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Uzbekistan flies directly to 5 cities. Uzbekistan flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul to 258 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Antalya, Bodrum, İzmir, Ankara and Dalaman.
  • Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to 131 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Antalya, İzmir, Bodrum, Kırklar and Mersin.
  • AJet offers direct flights from Istanbul to 82 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Antalya, Bodrum, Kırklar, Trabzon and İzmir.
  • Transavia offers direct flights from Istanbul to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Paris, Nantes, Strasbourg, Bordeaux and Lyon.
  • Aegean offers direct flights from Istanbul to 5 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Athens, Heraklion, Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini.
  • Uzbekistan offers direct flights from Istanbul to 5 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, Urgench and Bukhara.
Some popular flight destinations from Istanbul are London, Ankara, Tokyo, Paris, Dubai and Bangkok.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Istanbul to Dubai starting at $158 for May 10 - May 18, round trips from Istanbul to Los Angeles starting at $624 for May 10 - May 18, and cheap flights from Istanbul to Bangkok starting at $505 for May 4 - May 10. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Istanbul has 2 major airports: Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Istanbul Airport. The closest airport to the city center is Sabiha Gökçen International Airport 19 mi away. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is also the most popular with travelers.

Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
  • Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport.
  • Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • Transavia flies from Istanbul Airport.
  • Aegean flies from Istanbul Airport.
  • Uzbekistan flies from Istanbul Airport.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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