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$99+ Cheap flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BSL — IST
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sun 12/7
Sun 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Basel to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (BSL) 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 November 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(KLM)

One-way from

$99
(KLM)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$165

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$307 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 7, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:05 amBSL - IST
1 stop8h 50mKLM
Wed 12/35:55 pmIST - BSL
1 stop6h 10mKLM
Deal found 11/6$189
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:05 amBSL - IST
1 stop8h 50mKLM
Sat 12/65:55 pmIST - BSL
1 stop6h 10mKLM
Deal found 11/6$190
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/282:30 pmBSL - IST
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/25:55 pmIST - BSL
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$194
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:55 amBSL - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/283:55 pmIST - BSL
Nonstop3h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$213
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:20 pmBSL - IST
1 stop6h 25mLufthansa
Sat 12/67:00 pmIST - BSL
1 stop5h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/6$215
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:35 amBSL - IST
1 stop10h 10mLufthansa
Wed 12/37:00 pmIST - BSL
1 stop5h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/6$216
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:10 pmBSL - IST
1 stop6h 35mLufthansa
Mon 12/86:30 amIST - BSL
1 stop5h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/5$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:40 pmBSL - IST
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/193:55 pmIST - BSL
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$218
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:05 amBSL - IST
1 stop8h 50mKLM
Fri 12/55:55 pmIST - BSL
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/5$233
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1710:55 amBSL - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/208:50 amIST - BSL
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$235
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:35 amBSL - IST
1 stop10h 10mLufthansa
Mon 12/16:30 amIST - BSL
1 stop13h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/6$237
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:45 amBSL - IST
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Tue 11/187:00 pmIST - BSL
1 stop5h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/5$238

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Basel

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Istanbul

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Depart

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Price

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 3/15

10:55 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

3:55 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$213

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 3/7

10:55 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 3/9

3:55 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$214

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 12/11

2:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 12/19

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$216

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 11/18

6:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 11/22

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$216

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 12/4

2:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 12/6

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$216

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 12/3

2:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 12/8

7:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$217

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 12/1

10:55 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 12/8

3:55 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$233

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 12/5

10:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

6:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$245

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 12/3

1:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 12/6

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$245

BaselIstanbul

BSL - IST

BSLIST

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 11/26

9:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 12/1

7:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$245

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/5

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Compare providers for flights from Basel to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Basel to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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: When it comes to deals on Basel EuroAirport Swiss-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Basel EuroAirport Swiss-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Basel EuroAirport Swiss-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Basel EuroAirport Swiss-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Basel EuroAirport Swiss-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Basel to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Basel with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Basel to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 48 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 Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport (average of $78). Flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 BSL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Basel 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 November 7, 2025.

When flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 November 7, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, such as Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
635 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Basel 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 Basel to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) if they book a flight from Basel to Istanbul. On average, EuroAirport Swiss has 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day from 2 airlines. Basel EuroAirport Swiss is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Basel’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport in about 3h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 1128 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Pegasus Airlines ($136), and Turkish Airlines ($217) offers the cheapest pricing from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport. Pegasus Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $214. While the most popular route (Basel EuroAirport Swiss - Istanbul) can be booked for $415 on average, our data indicates $754 when flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Basel to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Basel 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 Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport (average of $78). Flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 2 airlines flying from Basel to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Basel 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 November 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$136Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$217Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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