Cheap flights to Istanbul

Cheap flights from United States to Istanbul

from New York (EWR - IST)
Nov 15 — Nov 21
1 stop
from $411
from Seattle (SEA - IST)
Nov 15 — Nov 21
1 stop
from $429
from Chicago (ORD - IST)
Nov 15 — Nov 21
1 stop
from $446

Popular airlines with direct flights to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Fly to Istanbul (IST)
    • Antalya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Bodrum
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • İzmir
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Ankara
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Dalaman
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
  • Pegasus
    Fly to Istanbul (IST, SAW)
    • Antalya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • İzmir
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Bodrum
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Kırklar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Mersin
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 35 min +
  • AJet
    Fly to Istanbul (SAW)
    • Antalya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Bodrum
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Kırklar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Trabzon
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 55 min +
    • İzmir
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
  • Transavia
    Fly to Istanbul (IST)
    • Paris
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 45 min +
    • Nantes
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
      3 hr 50 min +
    • Montpellier
      Direct flights every Tue, Fri
      3 hr 25 min +
    • Lyon
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      3 hr 20 min +
    • Bordeaux
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      3 hr 45 min +
  • Aegean
    Fly to 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 10 min +
    • Rhodes
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Santorini
      Direct flights every Tue, Sat
      1 hr 10 min +
  • Uzbekistan
    Fly to Istanbul (IST)
    • Tashkent
      Direct flights every day
      5 hr 20 min +
    • Samarkand
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri
      5 hr +
    • Fergana
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed
      5 hr 40 min +
    • Bukhara
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      4 hr 40 min +
    • Urgench
      Direct flights every Tue, Fri
      4 hr 20 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 23 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 33 min 56 mi

When to fly to Istanbul

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Jan – Feb, Apr – May
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Jun – Sep
Most popular and higher prices

About Istanbul

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Istanbul

What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?
What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Istanbul.

In terms of direct flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular, flying directly from 256 cities. Turkish Airlines flies to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying to Istanbul are Pegasus, AJet, Transavia, Aegean, Uzbekistan.
  • Pegasus flies directly from 131 cities. Pegasus flies to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • AJet flies directly from 82 cities. AJet flies to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • Transavia flies directly from 6 cities. Transavia flies to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Aegean flies directly from 5 cities. Aegean flies to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Uzbekistan flies directly from 5 cities. Uzbekistan flies to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Which cities have direct flights to Istanbul?
  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights to Istanbul from 256 cities. The most frequent departures are: Antalya, Bodrum, İzmir, Ankara and Dalaman.
  • Pegasus offers direct flights to Istanbul from 131 cities. The most frequent departures are: Antalya, İzmir, Bodrum, Kırklar and Mersin.
  • AJet offers direct flights to Istanbul from 82 cities. The most frequent departures are: Antalya, Bodrum, Kırklar, Trabzon and İzmir.
  • Transavia offers direct flights to Istanbul from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Paris, Nantes, Montpellier, Lyon and Bordeaux.
  • Aegean offers direct flights to Istanbul from 5 cities. The most frequent departures are: Athens, Heraklion, Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini.
  • Uzbekistan offers direct flights to Istanbul from 5 cities. The most frequent departures are: Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, Bukhara and Urgench.
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).
What is the best airport to fly into Istanbul?
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 land in different airports, for example:
  • Turkish Airlines flies to Istanbul Airport.
  • Pegasus flies to Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • AJet flies to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • Transavia flies to Istanbul Airport.
  • Aegean flies to Istanbul Airport.
  • Uzbekistan flies to Istanbul Airport.
What are cheap flight options for flying from United States to Istanbul?
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Istanbul you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Icelandair flight from Seattle, starting at $429 from Nov 15 to Nov 21
  • Icelandair flight from Chicago, starting at $446 from Nov 15 to Nov 21
  • Lufthansa flight from Dallas, starting at $560 from Nov 16 to Nov 23
  • British Airways flight from Atlanta, starting at $560 from Nov 13 to Nov 19
  • British Airways flight from Los Angeles, starting at $560 from Nov 13 to Nov 19
  • Icelandair flight from New York, starting at $411 from Nov 15 to Nov 21
What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul from United States?
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Istanbul starts at $411 and departs from New York on Nov 15 to Nov 21.
How can I find last-minute flight deals to Istanbul?
Finding last-minute flights to Istanbul is easy on Google Flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
How can I find flights deals to Istanbul?
You can find great flight deals to Istanbul on Google Flights.
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