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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

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 septembre 17, 2025.

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September

Average price

$818

Round-trip from

$619

One-way from

$240
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on septembre 17, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/187:30 pmEWR - IST
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
mer. 12/176:30 amIST - EWR
1 stop17h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/16$619
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
dim. 11/93:30 pmEWR - SAW
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
dim. 11/239:50 amSAW - EWR
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$619
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jeu. 10/233:30 pmEWR - IST
2 stops20h 25mAir Canada
ven. 10/317:40 pmIST - EWR
2 stops31h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$620
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mer. 11/2611:00 pmEWR - SAW
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
sam. 12/62:35 pmSAW - EWR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$620
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jeu. 10/210:50 pmEWR - IST
2 stops28h 30mLOT
mar. 11/412:10 pmIST - EWR
2 stops16h 15mLOT
Deal found 9/16$621
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
dim. 10/55:30 pmEWR - SAW
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/149:05 amSAW - EWR
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$621
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
ven. 10/38:20 pmEWR - IST
2 stops20h 30mLOT
sam. 10/1811:15 amIST - EWR
1 stop13h 30mLOT
Deal found 9/16$622
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lun. 10/207:45 pmEWR - IST
2 stops31h 30mLOT
jeu. 10/3012:10 pmIST - EWR
2 stops16h 15mLOT
Deal found 9/15$623
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 11/112:58 pmEWR - SAW
3 stops19h 22mMultiple Airlines
dim. 11/1610:05 amSAW - EWR
3 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$623
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lun. 11/36:30 pmEWR - IST
1 stop21h 35mBritish Airways
mar. 11/117:35 amIST - EWR
1 stop20h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/16$624
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
dim. 11/93:30 pmEWR - SAW
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
sam. 11/159:50 amSAW - EWR
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$624
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
mer. 11/510:00 pmEWR - IST
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
sam. 11/810:00 pmIST - EWR
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$625

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 septembre 17, 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

mar. 11/18

9:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul

ven. 12/19

8:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$629

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - SAW

EWRSAW

Newark

lun. 2/16

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 3/2

9:00 am-11:03 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$639

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

jeu. 12/4

6:30 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Istanbul

sam. 12/13

7:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$639

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - SAW

EWRSAW

Newark

mer. 1/14

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mer. 1/28

9:00 am-11:03 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$639

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

jeu. 11/27

6:30 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Istanbul

sam. 12/6

7:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$639

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/4

2:29 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 26m

Istanbul

lun. 11/10

4:50 am-5:42 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$643

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

sam. 11/15

6:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

dim. 11/23

6:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$643

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

ven. 11/14

7:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul

sam. 11/22

6:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$643

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

lun. 12/1

6:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Istanbul

mar. 12/16

4:50 am-5:33 pm

2 stops20h 43m

$644

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 10/14

12:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 11/17

9:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$646

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The best insider tips for flights to Istanbul

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 September 12, 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 41 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 16 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 Friday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday 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 Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 $565
British Airways
British Airways
From $485
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $619
Delta
Delta
From $491

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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).

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 septembre 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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, French Bee 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 $647, however they can be found for as little as $26.

  • 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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