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

LIS — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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 June 12, 2025.

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September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$427

Good round-trip deal

$765 or less

Good one-way deal

$523 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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport is 57 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 $1,374). 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 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from LIS to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lisbon 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 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 Thai Airways (74%), Malaysia Airlines (74%) and Singapore Airlines (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 $1,374). 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$194Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$386Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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