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$403+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Istanbul

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PHL — IST
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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

$833
(Delta)

One-way from

$403
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,196
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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.
Mon 7/77:33 pmPHL - IST
2 stops24h 52mDelta
Wed 8/64:20 amIST - PHL
2 stops25h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/30$833
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.
Wed 4/308:40 pmPHL - SAW
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 6/81:35 pmSAW - PHL
1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$845
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/193:25 pmPHL - IST
2 stops25h 55mAir Canada
Sun 11/28:30 amIST - PHL
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$859
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:30 pmPHL - IST
1 stop39h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 10/121:45 pmIST - PHL
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$889
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Sun 10/126:30 pmPHL - IST
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 10/248:20 amIST - PHL
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$932
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:35 pmPHL - IST
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/42:45 pmIST - PHL
2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$964
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:35 pmPHL - IST
1 stop12h 30mLufthansa
Wed 6/45:55 pmIST - PHL
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$982
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.
Thu 7/105:35 pmPHL - IST
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/122:00 pmIST - PHL
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$989
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:59 pmPHL - SAW
2 stops18h 06mKLM
Wed 6/48:50 amSAW - PHL
2 stops17h 24mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,009
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.
Fri 10/106:30 pmPHL - SAW
1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 10/254:20 pmSAW - PHL
1 stop32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,026
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.
Tue 5/136:30 pmPHL - SAW
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:10 pmSAW - PHL
2 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,056
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/206:30 pmPHL - IST
1 stop22h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/38:15 amIST - PHL
2 stops19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,065

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Price

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Mon 7/7

7:33 pm-3:25 am

2 stops24h 52m

Istanbul

Wed 8/6

4:20 am-11:08 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$833

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

8:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 10/12

1:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 25m

$859

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sun 10/19

3:25 pm-12:20 am

2 stops25h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 11/2

8:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$859

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

8:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 10/12

1:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 15m

$889

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sun 10/12

6:30 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 10/24

8:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$932

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

5:35 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

2:45 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops38h 21m

$964

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

5:35 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

5:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$982

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Thu 7/10

5:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$989

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

7:59 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/4

8:50 am-7:14 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$1,009

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Fri 10/10

6:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/25

4:20 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,026

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Philadelphia 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 PHL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 Emirates, Delta and KLM from Philadelphia to Istanbul have to say. 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 8 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $833, Delta will fly you from Philadelphia to Istanbul and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $859 and $859, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $477 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $560 and American Airlines from $563 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Philadelphia 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 8 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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
United AirlinesCheapest$706Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$711Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$720Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$825Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$844Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$880Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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