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$402+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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 August 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/186:20 pm
JFK
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SAW
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/169:15 am
SAW
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JFK
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$759
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 10/1012:15 am
JFK
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IST
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/148:55 pm
IST
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JFK
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$759
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/176:20 pm
JFK
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SAW
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/117:25 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$760
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/1610:00 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/48:05 pm
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$760
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/76:00 pm
JFK
-
SAW
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/239:15 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$761
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/131:20 am
JFK
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IST
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/218:05 pm
IST
-
JFK
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$761
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 9/1312:10 am
JFK
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SAW
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/148:15 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$762
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/2511:20 am
JFK
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IST
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/108:10 pm
IST
-
JFK
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$762
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/56:20 pm
JFK
-
SAW
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/39:15 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$763
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 9/201:20 am
JFK
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IST
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/288:05 pm
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$763
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 9/136:20 pm
JFK
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SAW
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2410:30 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$764
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 8/246:20 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/125:00 pm
IST
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JFK
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$764

Find flight deals to Istanbul

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, 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 August 1, 2026.

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$759

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$402
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/8

1:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/17

7:55 am-10:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$812

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/24

7:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop34h 30m

$833

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/2

6:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/10

11:55 am-3:55 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$845

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

6:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/11

11:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$860

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - SAW

EWRSAW

Newark

Mon 10/5

11:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/5

12:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$880

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - SAW

EWRSAW

Newark

Thu 10/29

11:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 11/7

12:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$886

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 1/23

3:25 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 1/30

7:15 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$902

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Fri 11/27

12:25 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop9h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 12/6

7:30 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$911

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - SAW

LGASAW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/3

5:05 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 11/13

12:55 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops18h 31m

$926

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

5:26 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops16h 29m

Istanbul

Mon 11/2

7:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$937

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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: 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: FlightHub 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), FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New York to Istanbul takes 14 hours 58 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.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from New York to Istanbul are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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, Lufthansa and JetBlue.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $574
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $473
KLM
KLM
From $522
British Airways
British Airways
From $340

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Icelandair, Iberia 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).

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

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 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

The best insider tips for flights to Istanbul

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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 August 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andJetBlue to Türkiye (Turkey) have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,030 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,174 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,136 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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, United Airlines 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 $342, however they can be found for as little as $118.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 35 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. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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