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$267+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Istanbul are usually found in November or December, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:45 pmPHL - IST
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 1/106:40 pmIST - PHL
2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9$917
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:22 pmPHL - IST
2 stops20h 33mDelta
Tue 12/164:50 amIST - PHL
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,000
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:55 amPHL - IST
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Wed 12/174:50 amIST - PHL
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,043
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:10 pmPHL - IST
2 stops19h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 12/172:45 pmIST - PHL
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,128
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:40 pmPHL - IST
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Thu 12/186:30 amIST - PHL
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$1,129
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:15 pmPHL - IST
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/186:30 amIST - PHL
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,202
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:20 pmPHL - IST
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/126:40 pmIST - PHL
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,225
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:37 pmPHL - IST
2 stops16h 48mBritish Airways
Tue 12/306:40 pmIST - PHL
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,233

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$725
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$267
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$921
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($171 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 2/2

7:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-2:47 pm

2 stops16h 17m

$725

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 2/2

6:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

7:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$730

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sat 1/10

12:41 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 14m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

4:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$738

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sat 1/10

12:41 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 14m

Istanbul

Sat 1/31

4:50 am-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$738

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Fri 2/6

5:33 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

4:50 am-5:57 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$738

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sun 2/22

4:59 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Istanbul

Wed 2/25

4:50 am-5:16 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$738

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

5:32 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Istanbul

Sat 1/31

4:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$738

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 2/2

10:10 am-5:55 pm

3 stops23h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-2:47 pm

2 stops16h 17m

$739

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Fri 1/16

5:32 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

5:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$740

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 1/13

12:41 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 14m

Istanbul

Tue 1/20

5:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$740

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Deals found on 12/9

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 Philadelphia-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport (average of $423). Flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 PHL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia 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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Philadelphia, you will be flying from Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia. There are 0 flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul per day from 9 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport in 20h 14m. Fly via British Airways or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Philadelphia and Istanbul Airport is about 5076 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    KLM, at $668, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $456. Lufthansa flights start at $541 while deals on British Airways start at $543 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport (average of $423). Flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 9 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$668Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$676Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$768Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$823Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$878Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$918Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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