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$420+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Istanbul

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — IST
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:10 pm
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IST
1 stop40h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/148:05 pm
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ATL
2 stops34h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$914
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:35 pm
ATL
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SAW
1 stop32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/271:40 pm
SAW
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ATL
1 stop33h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$925
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/139:30 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/238:05 pm
IST
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ATL
2 stops34h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$925
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Mon 6/227:10 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop40h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/301:45 pm
IST
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ATL
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$926
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/257:35 pm
ATL
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SAW
1 stop32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/281:40 pm
SAW
-
ATL
1 stop33h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$927
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/209:20 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/302:00 pm
IST
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ATL
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/25$927
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:35 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop39h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/28:10 pm
IST
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ATL
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$928
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:30 pm
ATL
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1 stop39h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/298:10 pm
IST
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1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/26$929
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/137:10 pm
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1 stop40h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/161:45 pm
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2 stops41h 27m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$930
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Sun 11/17:35 pm
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2 stops19h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 11/106:30 am
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ATL
1 stop16h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23$932
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Fri 11/207:35 pm
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SAW
1 stop32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/281:40 pm
SAW
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1 stop33h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$933
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:50 pm
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Nonstop10h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/222:45 pm
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Nonstop12h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/22$933

Find flight deals from Atlanta to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 May 27, 2026.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$914
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$420
(FlightHub)

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June

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February

Average price

$1,297
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta 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 May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 10/18

4:30 pm-3:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 10/29

5:55 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$935

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - SAW

ATLSAW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 11/20

7:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 12/1

1:40 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$965

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - SAW

ATLSAW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/12

6:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/12

9:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$993

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - SAW

ATLSAW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/15

3:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 10/30

12:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$993

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 9/12

9:03 am-11:55 am

2 stops43h 52m

Istanbul

Sat 9/19

8:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,032

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 10/18

7:20 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 10/31

5:55 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,033

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - SAW

ATLSAW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/10

10:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/18

8:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$1,048

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - SAW

ATLSAW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 9/18

5:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 10/11

8:50 am-5:07 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,048

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - SAW

ATLSAW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/3

7:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/10

8:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$1,048

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - SAW

ATLSAW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/5

10:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 10/19

8:50 am-5:07 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,048

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Istanbul flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Atlanta-Istanbul flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul (average of $409). Flying from Atlanta to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $649). 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 ATL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta 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 May 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Atlanta to Istanbul as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 27, 2026.

The most flights from ATL to TR5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Atlanta to Istanbul?

How often are flights from Atlanta to Istanbul delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Atlanta and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Atlanta to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Atlanta to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul?

The price you pay for your flight from Atlanta to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 May 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Turkish Airlines, andJetBlue from Atlanta to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,396 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,983 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,032 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,007 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Istanbul?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Hartsfield-Jackson; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights from the Atlanta airport to Istanbul. It is only a 8.2 mi journey to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from Atlanta’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Atlanta to Istanbul?

    Delta, Qatar Airways, and KLM can get you from Atlanta to Istanbul in just under 16h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 30m. There are 5780 mi between Atlanta and Istanbul. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($518), United Airlines ($532), and British Airways ($561) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to Istanbul. Users have found that Lufthansa is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Atlanta to Istanbul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $374 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $409 and Lufthansa from $433 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Atlanta to Istanbul?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul consider choosing Turkish Airlines (61%), IndiGo (61%) or Thai Airways (58%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Atlanta to Istanbul is $515. On average you can expect to pay $1,861. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $700.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Atlanta to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Atlanta to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Atlanta to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Atlanta to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Atlanta to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Istanbul?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul (average of $409). Flying from Atlanta to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $649). 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 10 airlines flying from Atlanta to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta 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 May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$518Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$532Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$561Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$572Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$572Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$591Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$609Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$611Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$693Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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