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$494+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Istanbul

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 10/285:49 pm
IND
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2 stops27h 01m
Delta
Mon 11/25:55 pm
IST
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IND
2 stops31h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$788
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/47:35 pm
IND
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SAW
2 stops18h 25m
KLM
Thu 5/148:50 am
SAW
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IND
2 stops19h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/6$832
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/45:15 pm
IND
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2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/144:25 am
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IND
2 stops18h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$838
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/87:54 pm
IND
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SAW
2 stops18h 06m
KLM
Fri 5/158:50 am
SAW
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IND
2 stops22h 43m
KLM
Deal found 4/6$887
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 4/297:35 pm
IND
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SAW
2 stops18h 25m
KLM
Sat 5/98:50 am
SAW
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IND
2 stops18h 13m
KLM
Deal found 4/7$892
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 4/295:15 pm
IND
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IST
2 stops16h 05m
KLM
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
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IND
2 stops16h 41m
KLM
Deal found 4/7$899
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 12/25:00 pm
IND
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2 stops15h 55m
Delta
Mon 12/75:55 pm
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IND
2 stops31h 28m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$923
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/87:54 pm
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2 stops22h 26m
Delta
Fri 5/154:25 am
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IND
2 stops18h 56m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$928
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 7/227:32 pm
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2 stops22h 48m
Delta
Mon 8/246:00 am
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IND
2 stops22h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$933
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/37:05 am
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2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Sun 5/316:00 am
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IND
2 stops24h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/5$938
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Mon 9/216:05 am
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2 stops38h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/284:30 am
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IND
2 stops23h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7$960
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 5/93:59 pm
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2 stops28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/255:20 pm
IST
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IND
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$961

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 April 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$832
(KLM)

One-way from

$494
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,083
From Indianapolis to Istanbul
One-way flight from Indianapolis to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - SAW

INDSAW

Indianapolis

Mon 5/4

7:35 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/14

8:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$832

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - SAW

INDSAW

Indianapolis

Wed 4/29

7:35 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/9

8:50 am-8:03 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$892
Quickest round-trip

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - IST

INDIST

Indianapolis

Wed 4/29

5:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-3:41 pm

2 stops16h 41m

$899

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - IST

INDIST

Indianapolis

Wed 7/22

8:05 am-4:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-9:07 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$933

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - IST

INDIST

Indianapolis

Fri 5/1

5:29 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops15h 51m

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

4:25 am-4:21 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$1,003

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - SAW

INDSAW

Indianapolis

Thu 4/23

7:35 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 5/15

8:50 am-9:14 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$1,007

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - IST

INDIST

Indianapolis

Tue 5/19

5:09 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Istanbul

Tue 5/26

4:25 am-4:21 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$1,023

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - IST

INDIST

Indianapolis

Tue 6/30

5:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 7/23

4:25 am-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$1,033

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - SAW

INDSAW

Indianapolis

Mon 9/21

7:32 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 28m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/28

2:40 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$1,062

IndianapolisIstanbul

IND - IST

INDIST

Indianapolis

Sat 9/19

5:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-6:56 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$1,069

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Istanbul (average of $430). Flying from Indianapolis to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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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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 April 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Istanbul, such as Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Indianapolis (IND) if they book a flight from Indianapolis to Istanbul. On average, Indianapolis has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 5 airlines. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Indianapolis’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Istanbul?

    Departing from Indianapolis to Istanbul will take you 18h 25m. Indianapolis and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 5550 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($417), United Airlines ($573), and Lufthansa ($574) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Istanbul. Delta is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Istanbul (average of $430). Flying from Indianapolis to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,103). 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 5 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$417Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$573Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$574Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$596Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,288Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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