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Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Istanbul

EWR — IST
Nov 16 — Nov 231
Mon 11/16
Mon 11/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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February

Average price

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Istanbul

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

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Istanbul (average of $694). Flying from Newark Airport to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,339). 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 EWR to IST?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Newark Airport 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
2,019 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,382 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,278 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,264 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $374. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $508 and $535, respectively. You may be able to fly from Newark Airport to Istanbul for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $366 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $451 and $476, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Istanbul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $1,841, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $499. The most popular route (Newark - Istanbul), is priced around $636.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Istanbul (average of $694). Flying from Newark Airport to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,339). 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 8 airlines flying from Newark to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$374Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$508Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$535Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$567Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$592Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$598Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$608Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$785Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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