Cheap flights from Asmara to Istanbul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Asmara to Istanbul and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $880
flydubai 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Asmara to Istanbul is currently $880
Cheapest one-way flight $489
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Asmara to Istanbul is currently $489
Cheapest nonstop flights $837
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 23 — Sat, May 30
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Asmara to Istanbul is currently $837
Last-minute weekend getaway $669
Emirates, flydubai 1 stop 19 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Asmara to Istanbul is currently $669
Cheapest business class flights $1,521
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Fri, May 22 — Fri, May 29
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Asmara to Istanbul is currently $1,521
Fastest flight 4 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Asmara to Istanbul takes 4 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Asmara to Istanbul is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $550–820
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $710–950

Popular airlines from Asmara to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $837
    Typical price: $650–1,650
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    ASM - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • EgyptAir
    Typical price: $620–1,150
    18 weekly connecting flights
    ASM - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Flynas
    6 weekly connecting flights
    ASM - IST, SAW Every Wed, Sun
  • flydubai
    Typical price: $700–810
    5 weekly connecting flights
    ASM - IST Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Asmara

  • Asmara International Airport (ASM)
    Asmara Eritrea 12 min 2 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 Asmara to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Asmara to Istanbul are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $550 to $820.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Asmara to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with flydubai from $880. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $489.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Asmara to Istanbul is $837, flying from May 23 to May 30.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Asmara to Istanbul starts at $880 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $489 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
4 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Asmara 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 Asmara 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 Asmara 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 Asmara to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 6 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, EgyptAir is the most popular. EgyptAir offers 18 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Asmara to Istanbul are:
  • Flynas offers 6 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • flydubai offers 5 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Asmara and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Asmara to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with flydubai from $880. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $489.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Asmara to Istanbul is $837, flying from May 23 to May 30.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Asmara to Istanbul.
  • There are 6 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Asmara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Asmara and Istanbul at price $669 is offered by Emirates, flydubai from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Asmara to Istanbul.
  • There are 6 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Asmara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Asmara to Istanbul are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Asmara and Istanbul start at $837 from Sat, May 23 to Sat, May 30 with Turkish Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Asmara 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 Asmara and Istanbul start at $1,521 from Fri, May 22 to Fri, May 29 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Asmara and Istanbul start at $880 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1.
To book business class trips from Asmara 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 Asmara and Istanbul starts at $669 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Emirates, flydubai.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Asmara and Istanbul at price $669 is offered by Emirates, flydubai from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Asmara 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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