Istanbul

$182+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JFK
Dec 20 — Dec 271
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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 November 20, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$32

Cheapest round-trip flight

$48

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

London Heathrow (LHR)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Antalya.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Antalya.
On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of $82).
London Heathrow (LHR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average round-trip price of $1,279).

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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 November 20, 2025.

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Fri 1/1612:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 00mIcelandair
Mon 2/97:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/18$442
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Wed 2/1812:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 00mIcelandair
Wed 3/188:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$443
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Fri 1/1612:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 00mIcelandair
Mon 2/27:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$444
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Fri 1/1612:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 00mIcelandair
Sat 1/247:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/18$456
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Mon 2/912:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 00mIcelandair
Mon 2/167:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/18$458
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Fri 1/1612:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 00mIcelandair
Sat 1/317:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$463
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Fri 1/1612:25 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 00mIcelandair
Wed 1/217:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$466
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Tue 5/54:30 amIST - EWR
2 stops39h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/216:50 pmEWR - IST
2 stops25h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/18$476
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Thu 5/147:00 amIST - EWR
1 stop20h 50mLOT
Thu 6/410:50 pmEWR - IST
1 stop31h 15mLOT
Deal found 11/20$480
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Tue 4/214:30 amIST - EWR
1 stop17h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/76:50 pmEWR - IST
2 stops25h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/18$481
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Thu 5/74:30 amIST - JFK
1 stop19h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/225:10 pmJFK - IST
2 stops27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$505
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Mon 12/154:50 amIST - JFK
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/84:45 pmJFK - IST
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$507

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

 
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 November 20, 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

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

4:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Newark

Thu 5/7

6:50 pm-3:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$482

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

4:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Newark

Mon 4/27

5:15 pm-3:40 am

1 stop27h 25m

$490

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Thu 4/16

4:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Newark

Thu 4/30

6:50 pm-3:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$498

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

4:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Newark

Mon 6/1

6:50 pm-3:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$499

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Sun 4/19

4:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Newark

Fri 5/1

6:50 pm-3:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$528

IstanbulNew York

SAW - JFK

SAWJFK

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 1/12

9:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops32h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

6:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$534

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$567

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Sun 12/14

4:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop13h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

6:50 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$585

IstanbulMiami

IST - MIA

ISTMIA

Istanbul

Sat 12/6

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Miami

Sat 1/24

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$587

IstanbulNew York

IST - LGA

ISTLGA

Istanbul

Thu 3/12

5:55 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops55h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/16

5:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$593

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul, you should look to book at least 73 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, September 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 $612). 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 November 2, 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 Friday evenings 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 November 20, 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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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 November 20, 2025.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Istanbul?

    Istanbul airport offers the cheapest routes to Atlanta, from $23; whereas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $557. 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?

    September 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?

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