Istanbul

$99+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — JFK
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$31

Cheapest round-trip flight

$54

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt.
On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of $81).
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average round-trip price of $1,349).

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

Thu 9/116:10 amIST - SEA
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Wed 9/245:40 pmSEA - IST
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/13$510
Sun 10/56:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/191:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$510
Tue 11/44:50 amIST - JFK
1 stop22h 15mAir France
Thu 11/209:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop22h 20mAir France
Deal found 8/14$513
Thu 9/43:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop33h 00mAir Europa
Fri 9/2610:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop32h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 8/13$514
Sat 10/44:45 amIST - JFK
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/216:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$518
Thu 10/24:45 amIST - JFK
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/166:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$519
Fri 9/56:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop16h 15mKLM
Thu 9/115:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop15h 50mKLM
Deal found 8/13$520
Sat 9/136:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/229:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$521
Thu 9/46:10 amIST - DFW
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/113:50 pmDFW - IST
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$521
Sat 9/274:20 amIST - DFW
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/43:50 pmDFW - IST
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$522
Sat 10/44:45 amIST - JFK
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/176:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$523
Mon 9/293:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop14h 15mAir Europa
Fri 10/1010:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop32h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 8/14$526

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Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on August 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulDallas

IST - DFW

ISTDFW

Istanbul

Sat 9/27

4:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 10/4

3:50 pm-3:25 am

1 stop27h 35m

$522

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/16

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$526

IstanbulSeattle

IST - SEA

ISTSEA

Istanbul

Fri 9/19

6:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/11

5:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$531

IstanbulSeattle

IST - SEA

ISTSEA

Istanbul

Fri 9/19

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 10/10

1:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$531

IstanbulSeattle

IST - SEA

ISTSEA

Istanbul

Fri 9/19

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 10/9

5:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$531

IstanbulSeattle

IST - SEA

ISTSEA

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/26

11:40 am-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$532

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 10/30

5:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

10:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$537

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 10/30

5:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

10:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$537

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$537

IstanbulNew York

SAW - JFK

SAWJFK

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 12/13

9:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/9

12:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$551

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of $419). Flying from Istanbul in August will prove the most costly (average of $618). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Istanbul would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Istanbul. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Istanbul travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on August 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Istanbul. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Istanbul?

    Istanbul airport offers the cheapest routes to Baltimore, from $23; whereas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Dallas, from $561. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Istanbul?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Istanbul to embark to:
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