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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel to Istanbul Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $543. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.$542 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 27, returning Mon, May 4.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Apr 27, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, May 4, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.
Istanbul.$545 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Fri, Nov 27.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.
Istanbul.$546 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 28, returning Thu, Apr 30.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Apr 30, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $546, select.
Istanbul.$549 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 24, returning Thu, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Sun, May 24, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.
Istanbul.$555 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 9, returning Sat, May 23.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Sat, May 9, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sat, May 23, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $555, select.
Istanbul.$564 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 7, returning Tue, May 5.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Boston Logan International on Tue, Apr 7, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Tue, May 5, arriving in Boston Logan International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.
Istanbul.$583 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Sat, Sep 19.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $583, select.
Istanbul.$585 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Fri, Feb 26.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Feb 26, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.
Istanbul.$592 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 6, returning Wed, Apr 22.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Boston Logan International on Mon, Apr 6, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Wed, Apr 22, arriving in Boston Logan International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Istanbul.$594 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 28, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $594, select.
Istanbul.$598 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 10, returning Thu, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, May 10, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
Istanbul.$604 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 19, returning Thu, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $604, select.
Istanbul.$604 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24, returning Sun, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $604, select.
Istanbul.$617 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 29, returning Thu, Jul 9.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Boston Logan International on Wed, Apr 29, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Thu, Jul 9, arriving in Boston Logan International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
Istanbul.$630 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Thu, Nov 5.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $630, select.
Istanbul.$631 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 25, returning Wed, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Mon, May 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $631, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Istanbul.
Mar
from $721
Apr
from $543
May
from $552
Jun
from $642
Jul
from $734
Aug
from $689
Sep
from $580
Oct
from $638
Nov
from $542
Dec
from $628
Jan
from $688
Feb
from $760

Airports near Istanbul

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Istanbul Sabiha

19 miles from central Istanbul
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Istanbul

21 miles from central Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Istanbul is 9 hours and 53 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Washington, D.C..
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, PIA, Thai Airways, Uzbekistan Airways, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, jetBlue and Avianca all fly non-stop to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually April.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 59 minutes.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Istanbul is $539. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul Airport is Monday, April 27, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Discover Istanbul

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is $259. A return plane ticket to IST right now is $539.

  • Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to IST fall, you'll get a notification.

  • The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to score some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Istanbul by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.

  • Search for plane tickets to Istanbul Ataturk Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Istanbul is typically May.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to IST, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • August is the most popular month for flights to IST. Travel then if you're eager to experience Istanbul at its liveliest.

  • February is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Istanbul then.

  • Check the weather conditions before you go. August is the warmest time of year in Istanbul, averaging between 68ºF and 86ºF.

  • January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 36ºF to 52ºF.

  • Hoping for clearer skies? August is the driest month in Istanbul, averaging two days of rain.

  • The wettest time of year is January. Visit then and you'll likely get around eight days of rainfall.

Flying to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): What you need to know

Getting to central Istanbul from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • IST is located about 30 miles from central Istanbul.

  • You'll reach the center in around 50 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to IST.

  • You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.

  • If you're eager to stay close to the action in Istanbul, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable hotels:

Istanbul highlights

  • Jump off your flight to Istanbul and find your way to these must-see attractions:

    • Hagia Sophia Museum: Around 0.3 miles north-east of the center in Fatih, this landmark offers a lasting first impression of the city.

    • City Garden: Make your way to this park when you feel like slowing the pace in Istanbul. It's roughly 3 miles east of the center in Kadıköy.

    • Historic Areas of Istanbul: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 miles west of the center of Istanbul in Topkapi.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Going straight to Bursa? From IST, it'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes to drive there. The city is about 120 miles from the airport.

Traveling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Gebze

  • Gebze is another city that's easy to get to from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. It's around 50 miles away.

  • Going there by car takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Türkiye (Turkey) has plenty more waiting for you. Venture on to Bursa, located about 75 miles south of Istanbul. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar should be on your must-see list. Yenisehir Airport (YEI) is the city's closest major airport.

  • Eskisehir could easily become your new favorite place in Türkiye (Turkey). You'll find it roughly 140 miles south-east of Istanbul. Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri are visitor favorites. You can arrive here through Anadolu Airport (AOE).

  • Or set out for Sultangazi, roughly 13 miles south-east of Istanbul. Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Mosque, Şehit Er Onur Karakuş Parkı and Şehit Öğretmen Ekrem Yıldız Parkı are just a taste of what's waiting.

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