Cheap flights to Istanbul
Cheap flights from Türkiye to Istanbul
Flight suggestions are based on a route's cheapest round-trip fares from popular cities in Türkiye to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult in Economy. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
from Ankara (ESB - SAW)
Dec 25 — Jan 1
Nonstop
from TRY 1,602
from Antalya (AYT - SAW)
Feb 26 — Mar 4
Nonstop
from TRY 1,604
from İzmir (ADB - SAW)
Jan 1 — Jan 7
Nonstop
from TRY 1,704
from Dalaman (DLM - SAW)
Feb 8 — Feb 14
Nonstop
from TRY 1,705
from Bodrum (BJV - SAW)
Jan 9 — Jan 16
Nonstop
from TRY 1,705
from Mersin (COV - SAW)
Jan 1 — Jan 7
Nonstop
from TRY 1,805
Popular airlines with direct flights to Istanbul
- Turkish AirlinesFly to Istanbul (IST)
- AntalyaDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- BodrumDirect flights every day1 hr 25 min +
- İzmirDirect flights every day1 hr 15 min +
- AnkaraDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- DalamanDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- PegasusFly to Istanbul (IST, SAW)
- AntalyaDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- İzmirDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- BodrumDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- KırklarDirect flights every day1 hr 40 min +
- MersinDirect flights every day1 hr 35 min +
- AJetFly to Istanbul (SAW)
- AntalyaDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- BodrumDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- KırklarDirect flights every day1 hr 40 min +
- TrabzonDirect flights every day1 hr 55 min +
- İzmirDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- TransaviaFly to Istanbul (IST)
- ParisDirect flights every day3 hr 45 min +
- NantesDirect flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri3 hr 50 min +
- MontpellierDirect flights every Tue, Fri3 hr 25 min +
- LyonDirect flights every Thu, Sun3 hr 20 min +
- BordeauxDirect flights every Thu, Sun3 hr 45 min +
- AegeanFly to 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 10 min +
- RhodesDirect flights every Tue, Thu1 hr 30 min +
- SantoriniDirect flights every Tue, Sat1 hr 10 min +
- UzbekistanFly to Istanbul (IST)
- TashkentDirect flights every day5 hr 20 min +
- SamarkandDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Fri5 hr +
- FerganaDirect flights every Mon, Wed5 hr 40 min +
- BukharaDirect flights every Thu, Sun4 hr 40 min +
- UrgenchDirect flights every Tue, Fri4 hr 20 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
When to fly to Istanbul
Off-season
Jan – Feb, Apr – May
Less popular and lower prices
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 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.
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).
- 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.
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).
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 land in different airports, for example:
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.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from Türkiye to Istanbul you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
- AJet flight from Antalya, starting at TRY 1,604 from Feb 26 to Mar 4
- AJet flight from Ankara, starting at TRY 1,602 from Dec 25 to Jan 1
- AJet flight from İzmir, starting at TRY 1,704 from Jan 1 to Jan 7
- AJet flight from Mersin, starting at TRY 1,805 from Jan 1 to Jan 7
- AJet flight from Dalaman, starting at TRY 1,705 from Feb 8 to Feb 14
- AJet flight from Bodrum, starting at TRY 1,705 from Jan 9 to Jan 16
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in Türkiye, the cheapest round-trip flight to Istanbul starts at TRY 1,602 and departs from Ankara on Dec 25 to Jan 1.
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.
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.
You can find great flight deals to Istanbul on Google Flights.
Just enter your departure city, choose Istanbul in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter your departure city, choose Istanbul in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.