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$163+ Cheap flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — IST
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul are usually found in March or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$351
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$163
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$972 or less

Good one-way deal

$478 or less
From New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:15 amDEL - IST
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2110:25 pmIST - DEL
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$351
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/244:40 amDEL - IST
1 stop11h 10mAir Arabia
Tue 9/302:10 pmIST - DEL
1 stop11h 20mAir Arabia
Deal found 7/29$371
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:10 amDEL - IST
1 stop18h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Sun 9/1410:50 pmIST - DEL
1 stop27h 40mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 7/27$426
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:55 amDEL - IST
1 stop12h 55mGulf Air
Wed 9/175:45 amIST - DEL
1 stop19h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 7/26$454
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:00 amDEL - IST
Nonstop10h 00mIndiGo
Wed 9/177:30 pmIST - DEL
1 stop14h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 7/26$486
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:10 amDEL - IST
2 stops48h 55mAir Astana
Tue 9/305:05 pmIST - DEL
2 stops28h 35mAir Astana
Deal found 7/29$489
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/92:55 amDEL - IST
1 stop11h 10mKuwait Airways
Wed 9/171:00 pmIST - DEL
1 stop14h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 7/26$520
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/173:55 pmDEL - IST
1 stop16h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 8/277:30 amIST - DEL
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$536

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New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 11/14

6:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

10:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

$351

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/24

4:40 am-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

2:10 pm-4:00 am

1 stop11h 20m

$371

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 8/21

6:10 am-9:50 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 9/14

10:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop27h 40m

$426

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/10

4:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

5:45 am-4:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

$454

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/10

5:00 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

7:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$486

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/23

1:10 am-11:35 pm

2 stops48h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

5:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops28h 35m

$489

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/9

2:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop11h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

1:00 pm-5:55 am

1 stop14h 25m

$520

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 8/17

4:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop27h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$536

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/24

11:00 am-1:10 am

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

2:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$544

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 10/18

2:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop11h 10m

$163

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from New Delhi with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Delhi to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from DEL to IST are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air Arabia, and Qatar Airways from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Delhi to Istanbul?

    For a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul, you will be flying from Indira Gandhi Intl. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is just 7.8 mi from the center of the city. Indira Gandhi Intl is the only New Delhi airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 3 airlines have flights to Istanbul from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Air Arabia, at $371, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Azerbaijan Airlines and Gulf Air. Air Arabia is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $163 on Kuwait Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Azerbaijan Airlines from $173 and Air Arabia from $221 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport is $424. On average you can expect to pay $2,177. The most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $418.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New Delhi to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Delhi to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$259Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
IndiGoCheapest$349Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$555Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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