Find Cheap Flights from Milan to Istanbul (MIL - IST)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$135	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Milan to Istanbul is currently $135
Cheapest one-way flight	$65	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Milan to Istanbul is currently $65
Last-minute weekend getaway	$201	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Sun, Apr 12	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Milan to Istanbul is currently $201
Cheapest business class flights	$642	Lufthansa 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Milan to Istanbul is currently $642

Fastest flight	2 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Milan to Istanbul takes 2 hr 40 min
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 Milan to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–255
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–425

Popular airlines from Milan to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $308

Typical price: $285–850

27 weekly nonstop flights

MXP - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $143

Typical price: $190–540

12 weekly nonstop flights

BGY - SAW Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $153

Typical price: $215–590

7 weekly nonstop flights

BGY - SAW Every day
Lufthansa

from $335

Typical price: $265–680

61 weekly connecting flights

LIN, MXP - IST Every day
British Airways

from $483

Typical price: $590–1,150

49 weekly connecting flights

LIN, MXP - IST Every day
Air France

from $385

Typical price: $310–840

42 weekly connecting flights

LIN, MXP - IST Every day

Popular airports near Milan

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Milan Italy 46 min 24 mi
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Milan Italy 29 min 4 mi
Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)

Milan Italy 54 min 29 mi
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Venice Italy 2 hr 58 min 153 mi

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 Milan to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Milan to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $140 to $255.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Milan to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $135. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $65.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Milan to Istanbul is $308, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Milan to Istanbul is $143, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest AJet flight from Milan to Istanbul is $153, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Milan to Istanbul is $335, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Milan to Istanbul is $483, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Air France flight from Milan to Istanbul is $385, flying from May 21 to May 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Milan to Istanbul starts at $135 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $65 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Milan 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 Milan 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 Milan 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 Milan to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 27 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 61 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) , Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Milan to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 12 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
AJet offers 7 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
British Airways offers 49 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) , Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Air France offers 42 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) , Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Milan to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $135. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $65.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Milan to Istanbul is $308, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Milan to Istanbul is $143, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest AJet flight from Milan to Istanbul is $153, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Milan to Istanbul is $335, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Milan to Istanbul is $483, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Air France flight from Milan to Istanbul is $385, flying from May 21 to May 25.

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

There are 27 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Milan to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Pegasus direct flights from Milan to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 AJet direct flights from Milan 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 Milan and Istanbul at price $201 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Apr 11 to Sun, Apr 12.

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

There are 27 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Milan to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Pegasus direct flights from Milan to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 AJet direct flights from Milan 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 Milan to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Milan and Istanbul start at $135 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Milan 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 Milan and Istanbul start at $642 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Milan and Istanbul start at $135 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15.

To book business class trips from Milan 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 Milan and Istanbul starts at $201 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sun, Apr 12 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Milan and Istanbul at price $201 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Apr 11 to Sun, Apr 12.

To find last-minute flight deals from Milan 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.