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$101+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$192
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$101
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$226

Good round-trip deal

$334 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/511:25 amFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/255:55 pmIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$192
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:55 amFRA - IST
1 stop4h 55mAir Serbia
Sat 12/135:30 amIST - FRA
1 stop5h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/10$195
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/166:55 pmFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/711:30 amIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$204
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 12/165:40 pmFRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Mon 1/127:00 pmIST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$224
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/45:15 amFRA - IST
1 stop17h 55mCroatia Airlines
Fri 7/1112:35 amIST - FRA
1 stop11h 05mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/267:20 amFRA - IST
1 stop15h 30mLOT
Mon 6/305:30 pmIST - FRA
1 stop6h 10mLOT
Deal found 6/10$344
This TAROM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 TAROM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:15 amFRA - IST
1 stop10h 10mTAROM
Fri 9/2610:15 amIST - FRA
1 stop9h 25mTAROM
Deal found 6/12$374

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Frankfurt

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 9/5

11:25 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 9/25

5:55 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$192

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/23

3:05 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 6/26

6:45 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$204

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/11

8:20 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 9/14

3:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 20m

$218

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/22

5:20 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 9/24

5:55 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$224

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/31

4:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

5:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$230

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 8/30

7:20 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

1:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 45m

$288

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/31

11:15 am-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 9/26

10:15 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$374

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/18

6:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$101

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 6/25

7:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$116

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/11

8:20 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$123

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 FRA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 59% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from FRA to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport 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 Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, LOT and Turkish Airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Croatia Airlines
6.8
Okay
53 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
624 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $204 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Serbia and Lufthansa, starting at $218 and $224 round-trip. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $101. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Serbia and Aegean Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (85%), Turkish Airlines (70%), United Airlines( 68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is generally $568, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $149. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $125 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 4 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$108Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$116Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$166Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$168Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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