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Cheap flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (IST)

LIS — IST
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lisbon Humberto Delgado to Istanbul are usually found in February or December, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Lisbon to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lisbon (LIS) 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 30, 2025.

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$808 or less

Good one-way deal

$487 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Lisbon to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport

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

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

The best time to book flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport is 4 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Lisbon 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 LIS to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Lisbon 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 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 66% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Lisbon 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from LIS to IST are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lisbon to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Lisbon to Istanbul, you will be flying from Humberto Delgado. Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city. Humberto Delgado is the only Lisbon airport and it handles 9 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Lisbon Humberto Delgado on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport are Turkish Airlines (74%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (74%) and IndiGo (74%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Lisbon 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 2 airlines flying from Lisbon to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lisbon 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$194Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$386Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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