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$418+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — IST
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:38 pm
BHM
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IST
2 stops26h 22m
British Airways
Tue 3/177:35 am
IST
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BHM
2 stops23h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 1/18$530
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:16 am
BHM
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IST
2 stops28h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:35 am
IST
-
BHM
2 stops23h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$547
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1511:16 am
BHM
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IST
2 stops21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:20 am
IST
-
BHM
2 stops24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$562
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:17 pm
BHM
-
IST
2 stops19h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 2/236:30 am
IST
-
BHM
2 stops39h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/210:56 am
BHM
-
IST
2 stops21h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 2/98:15 am
IST
-
BHM
2 stops20h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$595
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.
Thu 4/911:56 am
BHM
-
IST
2 stops40h 09m
British Airways
Mon 4/208:15 pm
IST
-
BHM
2 stops32h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$596
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.
Tue 3/105:39 pm
BHM
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SAW
2 stops19h 41m
KLM
Tue 3/179:00 am
SAW
-
BHM
2 stops19h 53m
KLM
Deal found 1/20$609
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/26:39 pm
BHM
-
SAW
2 stops17h 41m
KLM
Mon 2/99:00 am
SAW
-
BHM
2 stops21h 10m
KLM
Deal found 1/17$619
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.
Thu 3/52:38 pm
BHM
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IST
2 stops38h 17m
British Airways
Mon 3/163:15 pm
IST
-
BHM
2 stops40h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$634
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/77:30 am
BHM
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IST
2 stops30h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 2/146:30 am
IST
-
BHM
2 stops20h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$646
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/93:52 pm
BHM
-
IST
2 stops16h 03m
KLM
Wed 2/114:50 am
IST
-
BHM
2 stops22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/19$739
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:30 am
BHM
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IST
3 stops25h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 4/201:55 pm
IST
-
BHM
3 stops30h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/19$799

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$530
(oojo)

One-way from

$418
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,085
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - IST

BHMIST

Birmingham

Wed 3/4

11:16 am-12:25 am

2 stops28h 09m

Istanbul

Wed 3/11

7:35 am-11:28 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$547

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - IST

BHMIST

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

11:16 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 09m

Istanbul

Sun 2/22

8:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$562

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - IST

BHMIST

Birmingham

Thu 2/19

7:27 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 18m

Istanbul

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-9:53 am

2 stops36h 23m

$582

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - IST

BHMIST

Birmingham

Mon 2/2

10:56 am-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 34m

Istanbul

Mon 2/9

8:15 am-8:14 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$595

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - IST

BHMIST

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

11:56 am-12:05 pm

2 stops40h 09m

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

8:15 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops32h 58m

$596

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - SAW

BHMSAW

Birmingham

Tue 3/10

5:39 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 41m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/17

9:00 am-8:53 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$609

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - SAW

BHMSAW

Birmingham

Mon 2/2

6:39 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/9

9:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$619

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - IST

BHMIST

Birmingham

Thu 3/5

2:38 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops38h 17m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

3:15 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops40h 13m

$634

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - SAW

BHMSAW

Birmingham

Sat 2/7

9:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/14

9:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$826

BirminghamIstanbul

BHM - SAW

BHMSAW

Birmingham

Mon 2/9

3:52 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 28m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 2/12

9:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$1,046

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul (average of $617). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,249). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul?

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 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and British Airways from Birmingham to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,085 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Birmingham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Birmingham. Booking flights from Birmingham (BHM) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul?

    Departing from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul will take you 19h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5877 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul round-trip?

    Currently priced at $528, British Airways will fly you from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $748. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul (average of $617). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,249). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$528Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$748Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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