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$286+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:35 pmEWR - IST
1 stop20h 00mIcelandair
Mon 1/1212:05 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 12/20$584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:15 pmJFK - SAW
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:55 pmSAW - JFK
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$591
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmEWR - IST
1 stop30h 50mLOT
Mon 1/196:30 pmIST - EWR
1 stop33h 55mLOT
Deal found 12/22$600
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Thu 4/301:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 25mLOT
Deal found 12/22$600
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmEWR - IST
1 stop17h 30mLOT
Wed 1/142:55 pmIST - EWR
1 stop14h 05mLOT
Deal found 12/21$602
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Wed 1/142:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 40mLOT
Deal found 12/20$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2211:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$611
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Fri 1/2310:10 pmIST - JFK
2 stops30h 25mLOT
Deal found 12/22$615
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmEWR - IST
1 stop17h 30mLOT
Sat 1/246:30 pmIST - EWR
1 stop33h 55mLOT
Deal found 12/22$618
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Sat 1/243:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 35mLOT
Deal found 12/22$618
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3111:10 pmEWR - IST
1 stop17h 30mLOT
Thu 4/3011:30 amIST - EWR
2 stops16h 20mLOT
Deal found 12/22$623
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/61:35 amIST - JFK
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$627

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Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 23, 2025.

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Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Istanbul that are best for you.

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NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 2/4

6:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$544

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 1/20

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$544

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 1/27

7:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$544

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 3/4

9:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

5:40 am-2:52 pm

2 stops16h 12m

$547

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 1/17

11:54 am-3:50 am

2 stops31h 56m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

4:50 am-5:29 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$563

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Fri 1/23

3:40 pm-3:50 am

2 stops28h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

4:50 am-2:55 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$566

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 1/17

5:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop26h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

5:55 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$573

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 1/18

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$579

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Fri 2/27

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

6:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$579

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

3:00 pm-4:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

5:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$581

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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 to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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: Out of all of the providers offering Istanbul flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Istanbul flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Istanbul flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Istanbul flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Istanbul. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New York to Istanbul takes 16 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from New York to Istanbul are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $568
British Airways
British Airways
From $433
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $519
Delta
Delta
From $422

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Icelandair, Delta and LOT.

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 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 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, 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).

The best insider tips for flights to Istanbul

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Istanbul trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, and a 16” HD screen on long-haul flights.


American's Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats, 8” recline, and priority boarding on long-haul flights.

Read more about American AirlinesBy Marisa Garcia
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers fully flat beds and Ferragamo amenity kits.


Turkish Airlines' Economy Class offers 30” legroom and travel sets on long-haul flights.

Read more about Turkish AirlinesBy Jessica Macdonald
Delta

Delta's Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats and Sky Club access.


Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks.

Read more about DeltaBy Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and priority check-in on long-haul flights.


United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Harriet Baskas
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Allegris Economy offers 31” pitch and innovative tray tables.


Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers hard-shell seats and generous recline.

Read more about LufthansaBy Blane Bachelor
British Airways

British Airways' Club Suite offers solo pods with doors on A350 aircraft.


British Airways' World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service.

Read more about British AirwaysBy Gabriel Leigh
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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 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,112 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,649 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,605 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey airport overview

Ataturk International Airport (IST) in Istanbul claims to be the airport serving the most non-European routes in 2011. Like Istanbul, Ataturk Airport is a meeting-point between east and west. Ataturk International Airport is a major air hub for the region and is one of the top 20 busiest airports in the world.

Passengers traveling through Ataturk International Airport will be pleased to know that the airport has a great selection of duty-free shops including tobacconists, perfume shops and many name brand stores such as Hugo Boss, D&G, DKNY, Dior, Armani, Gucci, Guess and Prada. What better way to keep yourself entertained between flights or while waiting for your flight than to embark on a shopping extravaganza?

Most airlines from across the world offer flights to Istanbul. Low-cost carriers such as Atlasjet, Pegasus Airlines, IZair and Sky Airlines all offer cheap flights to Ataturk International Airport. Ataturk is also the main hub for the national carrier Turkish Airlines, which flies to destinations including Amsterdam, Birmingham, Cape Town and Chicago as well as Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Paris.

The airport was designed with Istanbul’s unique East-meets-West history in mind. This is particularly evident in the architecture of the building, such as the intricate mosaic tiling of the airport floors. It serves as a great introduction to the beautiful Ottoman architecture in Istanbul.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Icelandair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?

    A round-trip flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $933, however they can be found for as little as $34.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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