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$208+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JFK
Apr 3 — Apr 101
Fri 4/3
Fri 4/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 4, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$31

Cheapest round-trip flight

$16

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

London Heathrow (LHR)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
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On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of $86).
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London Heathrow (LHR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average round-trip price of $1,274).
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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 March 4, 2026.

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Wed 4/154:30 am
IST
-
EWR
2 stops15h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/225:45 pm
EWR
-
IST
2 stops26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/1$449
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Mon 4/274:30 am
IST
-
EWR
2 stops15h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/215:45 pm
EWR
-
IST
2 stops26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/3$455
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Tue 5/54:30 am
IST
-
EWR
1 stop17h 29m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/155:15 pm
EWR
-
IST
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/2$458
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Wed 4/224:30 am
IST
-
EWR
2 stops15h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/75:45 pm
EWR
-
IST
2 stops26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/3$461
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Mon 4/204:30 am
IST
-
EWR
2 stops15h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/235:20 pm
EWR
-
IST
2 stops27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/27$473
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Tue 4/144:30 am
IST
-
JFK
2 stops18h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/145:10 pm
JFK
-
IST
2 stops27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/28$545
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Thu 5/144:30 am
IST
-
JFK
2 stops18h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/225:10 pm
JFK
-
IST
2 stops27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/4$546
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Mon 8/313:45 pm
IST
-
JFK
1 stop14h 10m
Air Europa
Tue 9/2210:05 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop32h 50m
Air Europa
Deal found 3/4$547
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Fri 5/84:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/226:55 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/28$550
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Wed 4/223:45 pm
IST
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Air Europa
Thu 5/2810:05 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop32h 50m
Air Europa
Deal found 3/1$554
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Mon 5/44:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/116:55 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/27$556
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Thu 4/234:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 5/206:55 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/3$558

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 March 4, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Thu 4/16

4:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Newark

Mon 4/20

5:45 pm-3:40 am

2 stops26h 55m

$513

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Thu 4/16

4:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Newark

Thu 4/23

5:45 pm-3:40 am

2 stops26h 55m

$513

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 5/7

4:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/20

6:55 pm-3:40 am

1 stop25h 45m

$560

IstanbulNewark

IST - EWR

ISTEWR

Istanbul

Fri 5/15

4:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Newark

Fri 5/29

5:45 pm-3:40 am

2 stops26h 55m

$568

IstanbulHouston

IST - IAH

ISTIAH

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

5:20 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

3:20 pm-1:20 am

1 stop26h 00m

$581

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

4:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$606

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

4:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

$615

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

1:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/20

9:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$617

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Mon 3/30

1:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

3:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$622

IstanbulNew York

IST - LGA

ISTLGA

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-7:21 pm

2 stops19h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/13

7:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$622

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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 February 27, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul, you should look to book at least 23 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 $424). Flying from Istanbul in August will prove the most costly (average of $554). 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 February 21, 2026.

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

Which airlines fly from Istanbul?

For flights departing from Istanbul check dates and pricing for the following: Turkish Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Delta. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $43
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From $25
Ajet
Ajet
From $22
British Airways
British Airways
From $201

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 March 4, 2026. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,464 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,823 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,774 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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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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 March 4, 2026.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Istanbul?

    Istanbul airport offers the cheapest routes to Boston, from $23; whereas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $566. 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?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Istanbul to embark to:
    Fly from Istanbul to Ankara from $23 round trip
    Fly from Istanbul to Cairo from $192 round trip
    Fly from Istanbul to Paris from $285 round trip
    Fly from Istanbul to Bangkok from $451 round trip
    Fly from Istanbul to New York from $470 round trip

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