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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport

Thu 12/3111:45 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 1/137:20 pm -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 11/7$714
Wed 12/3010:35 pm -
1 stop31h 25m
Wed 1/136:30 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 11/11$723
Wed 12/29:00 pm -
1 stop26h 00m
Thu 12/108:10 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 11/12$728
Tue 12/110:30 am -
1 stop24h 10m
Thu 12/108:10 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 11/9$730
Thu 12/3111:45 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Fri 1/1511:35 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 11/9$737
Tue 12/110:30 am -
1 stop24h 10m
Thu 12/178:10 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 11/9$744
Mon 12/76:30 pm -
1 stop15h 25m
Tue 12/157:15 am -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 11/8$751
Thu 12/1011:45 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 12/1411:35 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 11/10$755
Wed 12/99:35 pm -
1 stop18h 50m
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 11/10$756
Wed 12/96:40 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 11/10$756
Mon 12/76:30 pm -
1 stop15h 25m
Mon 12/146:00 pm -
1 stop25h 24m
Deal found 11/9$758
Wed 12/94:30 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 12/167:15 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 11/9$759

Find flight deals to Istanbul Airport

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806

Round-trip from

$703

One-way from

$321

Good round-trip deal

$814 or less

Good one-way deal

$569 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($251 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
From New York to Istanbul
One-way flight from New York to Istanbul (IST)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Istanbul.

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NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 1/16

11:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$357

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

7:40 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$546

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/27

4:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$567

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 1/12

9:42 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 13m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$571

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 1/4

3:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$571

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 2/1

10:39 am-5:55 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$581

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 1/20

7:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$581

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/6

5:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$581

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/2

4:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$587

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 12/29

5:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$589

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Compare providers for flights to Istanbul

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Istanbul Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Istanbul Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Istanbul Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Istanbul Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul Airport

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New York to Istanbul takes 11 hours 33 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from New York to Istanbul are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Icelandair, Iberia and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

The best insider tips for flights to Istanbul Airport

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Istanbul Airport trip
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andJetBlue to Türkiye (Turkey) by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost $34, while round-trip flights cost around $71.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?

    A round-trip flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $193, however they can be found for as little as $71.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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