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$379+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$763
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$379
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,410
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/99:20 amPHL - IST
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/169:30 amIST - PHL
2 stops19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$763
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:05 pmPHL - IST
2 stops17h 15mKLM
Wed 10/14:20 amIST - PHL
2 stops18h 59mKLM
Deal found 6/12$766
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/125:35 pmPHL - IST
1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/192:00 pmIST - PHL
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$771
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/29:20 amPHL - IST
2 stops24h 40mAir Canada
Fri 9/267:15 amIST - PHL
2 stops38h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$787
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 7/137:33 pmPHL - IST
2 stops24h 52mDelta
Wed 7/235:05 pmIST - PHL
2 stops37h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/11$834
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Wed 10/16:30 pmPHL - IST
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 10/158:25 amIST - PHL
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$843
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Wed 9/175:35 pmPHL - IST
1 stop12h 30mLufthansa
Wed 9/246:10 amIST - PHL
1 stop16h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$844
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:20 pmPHL - IST
1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/124:10 pmIST - PHL
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$908

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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

Tue 9/9

9:20 am-5:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

9:30 am-9:38 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$763

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Wed 7/2

4:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

4:20 am-4:19 pm

2 stops18h 59m

$766

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 8/12

5:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 8/19

2:00 pm-12:20 am

2 stops41h 20m

$771

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 9/2

9:20 am-5:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 9/26

7:15 am-2:38 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$787

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sun 7/13

7:33 pm-3:25 am

2 stops24h 52m

Istanbul

Wed 7/23

5:05 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops37h 03m

$834

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Wed 8/27

5:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 9/12

6:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$857

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 9/2

10:15 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 9/26

8:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$910

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 7/8

6:15 am-8:45 am

3 stops43h 30m

$379

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 9/8

6:45 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

$534

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 9/8

3:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$537

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 48 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Philadelphia 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 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 8 different airlines.

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

    KLM, at $766, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air Canada. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport for 27% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $534. Turkish Airlines flights start at $537 while deals on British Airways start at $823 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Philadelphia 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 8 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$706Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$711Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$728Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$799Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$825Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$908Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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