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$257+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — IST
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/274:55 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop17h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 3/26:30 am
IST
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ATL
2 stops23h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$565
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/262:39 pm
ATL
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IST
2 stops19h 26m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/56:30 am
IST
-
ATL
2 stops21h 06m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/21$566
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/910:10 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop31h 35m
British Airways
Mon 2/166:40 pm
IST
-
ATL
1 stop33h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/21$567
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/137:30 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop25h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/264:30 am
IST
-
ATL
1 stop19h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$568
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/169:50 pm
ATL
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IST
Nonstop10h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/272:45 pm
IST
-
ATL
Nonstop12h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$569
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/310:10 pm
ATL
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IST
1 stop35h 15m
British Airways
Fri 3/68:10 am
IST
-
ATL
1 stop20h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sat 3/147:33 pm
ATL
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IST
2 stops20h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 4/141:55 pm
IST
-
ATL
1 stop30h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$571
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/277:23 pm
ATL
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IST
2 stops21h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 2/37:35 am
IST
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ATL
1 stop20h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$572
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/211:00 pm
ATL
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IST
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 3/26:30 am
IST
-
ATL
2 stops23h 23m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/262:19 pm
ATL
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IST
2 stops19h 11m
American Airlines
Sun 3/18:20 am
IST
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ATL
2 stops23h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:30 pm
ATL
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IST
2 stops14h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 3/16:30 am
IST
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ATL
2 stops21h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$576
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:45 pm
ATL
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SAW
1 stop18h 15m
KLM
Tue 4/288:50 am
SAW
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ATL
1 stop36h 10m
KLM
Deal found 1/20$592

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 January 21, 2026.

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Expedia
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Expedia
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Round-trip from

$563
(IEagle)

One-way from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Istanbul that are best for you.

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AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 2/27

4:55 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-9:53 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$565

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/8

10:10 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 3/6

8:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$570

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/9

10:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

7:35 am-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$570

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/21

4:55 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-7:34 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$572

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 3/7

7:33 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Istanbul

Sat 3/14

6:30 am-12:03 pm

2 stops36h 33m

$574

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/21

1:23 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops18h 27m

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

8:10 am-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$575

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 2/11

7:35 am-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$582

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/9

12:08 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Istanbul

Sun 3/1

8:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$586

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/8

11:05 am-12:50 am

2 stops29h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

7:35 am-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$586

AtlantaIstanbul

ATL - IST

ATLIST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 2/6

12:08 pm-12:35 am

2 stops28h 27m

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

7:35 am-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$586

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

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

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 $543). Flying from Atlanta to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $918). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2026.

The most flights from ATL to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Atlanta to Istanbul delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Atlanta and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 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?

Saturday 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 21% of flights being delayed.

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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,736 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,086 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 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?

    United Airlines, British Airways, and KLM can get you from Atlanta to Istanbul in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 10m. There are 5741 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, United Airlines ($532), Lufthansa ($558), and British Airways ($572) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to Istanbul. Users have found that United Airlines is 45% 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 $362 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $404 and Lufthansa from $438 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 (77%), IndiGo (77%) or Thai Airways (67%) 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 $352. On average you can expect to pay $1,267. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $522.

  • 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 $543). Flying from Atlanta to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $918). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$532Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$558Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$572Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$586Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$611Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$644Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$663Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$693Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
JetBlueCheapest$1,146Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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