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$358+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IST
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Sat 7/12
Sat 7/19
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 July 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$636
(Air France)

One-way from

$358
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,196
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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 July 7, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sat 10/257:22 amPHL - IST
2 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1012:25 pmIST - PHL
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$632
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Mon 9/292:40 pmPHL - IST
2 stops18h 40mKLM
Thu 10/164:20 amIST - PHL
2 stops19h 57mKLM
Deal found 7/7$666
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:22 pmPHL - IST
2 stops27h 03mAir France
Mon 9/84:20 amIST - PHL
2 stops25h 00mAir France
Deal found 7/6$683
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Wed 10/293:30 pmPHL - IST
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Wed 11/128:50 amIST - PHL
2 stops22h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 7/6$742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 10/225:35 pmPHL - IST
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/136:30 amIST - PHL
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$745
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 11/185:40 pmPHL - IST
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Wed 11/267:00 pmIST - PHL
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/6$755

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 July 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 8/26

11:35 am-4:20 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 9/3

4:20 am-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$636

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

2:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 10/16

4:20 am-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$666

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

5:22 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 03m

Istanbul

Mon 9/8

4:20 am-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$683

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 9/1

5:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$769

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

9:20 am-2:50 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

7:15 am-9:38 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$783

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

5:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 9/15

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$817

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

7:50 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 9/2

8:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$835

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Wed 8/27

7:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

7:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$837

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sun 8/10

5:36 pm-8:30 am

3 stops55h 54m

$358

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sat 9/13

3:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$536

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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.
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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 27, 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 $1,362). 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 July 7, 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.

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 July 7, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, and United 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,891 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,676 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,368 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 $666, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Air Canada. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $1,362). 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 July 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$676Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$706Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$711Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$787Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$825Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$907Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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