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$420+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — IST
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Istanbul are usually found in October or March, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$901
(Delta)

One-way from

$420
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,360
From Houston to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:00 pmIAH - IST
Nonstop12h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/207:50 amIST - IAH
Nonstop12h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$900
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/82:20 pmIAH - IST
2 stops29h 05mDelta
Tue 7/154:20 amIST - IAH
2 stops19h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/30$901
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:05 pmIAH - IST
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Wed 8/209:20 pmIST - IAH
2 stops32h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$909
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:10 pmIAH - SAW
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 9/308:05 pmSAW - IAH
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$909
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:10 pmIAH - IST
1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 9/288:05 pmIST - IAH
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$912
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:20 pmIAH - IST
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Tue 8/192:00 pmIST - IAH
1 stop31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$914
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/26:00 amIAH - IST
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/104:45 amIST - IAH
2 stops39h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$916
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/307:30 amIAH - IST
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/36:10 amIST - IAH
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$926
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/23:25 pmIAH - SAW
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/154:40 pmSAW - IAH
2 stops48h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$930
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/289:00 pmIAH - SAW
1 stop34h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 8/183:00 pmSAW - IAH
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$937
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:43 pmHOU - IST
2 stops24h 42mDelta
Tue 9/94:20 amIST - HOU
2 stops25h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/30$945
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:41 pmHOU - IST
2 stops21h 44mBritish Airways
Wed 9/245:35 pmIST - HOU
2 stops30h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,018

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Houston

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/12

9:00 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 8/20

7:50 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop12h 50m

$900

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/8

2:20 pm-3:25 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 7/15

4:20 am-3:37 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$901

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/14

12:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 8/20

9:20 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$909

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - SAW

IAHSAW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/7

6:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 9/28

8:05 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$909

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/7

6:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 9/28

8:05 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$912

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/13

6:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 8/19

2:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$914

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-3:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 6/10

4:45 am-12:16 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$916

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - IST

IAHIST

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/30

7:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 9/3

6:10 am-8:50 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$926

HoustonIstanbul

IAH - SAW

IAHSAW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 7/28

9:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/18

3:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$937

HoustonIstanbul

HOU - IST

HOUIST

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/31

6:43 pm-3:25 am

2 stops24h 42m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

4:20 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$945

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Houston to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 HOU to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Istanbul in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Houston 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
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Istanbul round-trip from $901. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $909, and Turkish Airlines, from $918. Delta is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $579 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $619 and $628, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Istanbul?

    The most popular route from Houston to Istanbul is Houston Hobby - Istanbul. You may also consider Houston George Bush Intcntl - Istanbul or Houston Hobby - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Houston to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 7 airlines flying from Houston to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$698Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$703Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$751Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$815Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$855Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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