Cheap flights from Istanbul
Popular trips from Istanbul
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Athens€71Jan 15 — Jan 22Nonstop1 hr 25 minAegean
- Los Angeles€472Jan 15 — Jan 211 stop18 hr 45 minAmerican, British Airways
- New York€420Jan 15 — Jan 211 stop14 hrAmerican, British Airways
- Tokyo€496Jan 15 — Jan 211 stop16 hr 45 minChina Southern
- London€60Dec 25 — Dec 31Nonstop3 hr 55 minWizz Air
- Dubai€155May 1 — May 9Nonstop4 hr 25 minPegasus
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Popular airlines with direct flights from Istanbul
- Turkish AirlinesFly from Istanbul (IST)
- AntalyaDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- BodrumDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- İzmirDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- AnkaraDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- DalamanDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- PegasusFly from Istanbul (IST, SAW)
- AntalyaDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- İzmirDirect flights every day1 hr 5 min +
- BodrumDirect flights every day1 hr 15 min +
- KırklarDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- MersinDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- AJetFly from Istanbul (SAW)
- AntalyaDirect flights every day1 hr 15 min +
- BodrumDirect flights every day1 hr 25 min +
- KırklarDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- TrabzonDirect flights every day1 hr 45 min +
- İzmirDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- TransaviaFly from Istanbul (IST)
- ParisDirect flights every day3 hr 50 min +
- NantesDirect flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri4 hr 10 min +
- StrasbourgDirect flights every Tue, Sun3 hr 10 min +
- BordeauxDirect flights every Thu, Sun3 hr 55 min +
- LyonDirect flights every Thu, Sun3 hr 25 min +
- AegeanFly from Istanbul (IST)
- AthensDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- HeraklionDirect flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat1 hr 25 min +
- MykonosDirect flights every Mon, Fri1 hr 5 min +
- RhodesDirect flights every Tue, Thu1 hr 30 min +
- SantoriniDirect flights every Tue, Sat1 hr 10 min +
- UzbekistanFly from Istanbul (IST)
- TashkentDirect flights every day4 hr 30 min +
- SamarkandDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Fri4 hr 15 min +
- FerganaDirect flights every Mon, Wed4 hr 50 min +
- UrgenchDirect flights every Tue, Fri3 hr 45 min +
- BukharaDirect flights every Thu, Sun4 hr 10 min +
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye59 min30 km
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 33 min90 km
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.
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 Athens starting at €71 for Jan 15 - Jan 22, round trips from Istanbul to Los Angeles starting at €472 for Jan 15 - Jan 21, and cheap flights from Istanbul to New York starting at €420 for Jan 15 - Jan 21. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Istanbul to Athens starting at €71 for Jan 15 - Jan 22, round trips from Istanbul to Los Angeles starting at €472 for Jan 15 - Jan 21, and cheap flights from Istanbul to New York starting at €420 for Jan 15 - Jan 21. 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 30 km away. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is also the most popular with travelers.
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
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.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Finding last-minute flights from Istanbul is easy on Google Flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick 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.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick 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.
You can find cheap flight deals from Istanbul to anywhere in the world on Google Flights.
Just enter Istanbul as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter Istanbul as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
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