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$301+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Istanbul

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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 February 3, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/111:08 am
PHL
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IST
2 stops33h 32m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/164:30 am
IST
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PHL
2 stops27h 29m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/3$692
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:40 pm
PHL
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IST
1 stop12h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 5/65:40 am
IST
-
PHL
1 stop17h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/2$708
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/84:25 pm
PHL
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SAW
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/248:30 am
SAW
-
PHL
2 stops21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$713
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/124:05 pm
PHL
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IST
2 stops28h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/24:30 am
IST
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PHL
2 stops26h 57m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/3$722
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 5/210:15 am
PHL
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IST
2 stops34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/94:30 am
IST
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PHL
2 stops27h 29m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$723
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3111:08 am
PHL
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IST
2 stops33h 32m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/74:30 am
IST
-
PHL
2 stops23h 53m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$727
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/265:40 pm
PHL
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IST
1 stop16h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/55:40 am
IST
-
PHL
1 stop17h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/31$733
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:45 pm
PHL
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IST
1 stop17h 20m
British Airways
Fri 4/248:10 am
IST
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PHL
1 stop15h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2$734
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 3/295:40 pm
PHL
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IST
1 stop20h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 4/75:40 am
IST
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PHL
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$735
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/2412:26 pm
PHL
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SAW
2 stops21h 59m
KLM
Wed 4/88:50 am
SAW
-
PHL
2 stops19h 33m
KLM
Deal found 2/2$736
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1812:29 pm
PHL
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SAW
2 stops20h 56m
KLM
Tue 2/249:00 am
SAW
-
PHL
2 stops22h 13m
KLM
Deal found 2/2$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 4/263:30 pm
PHL
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IST
2 stops23h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:40 am
IST
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PHL
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$738

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$692
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$301
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$790
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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

11:08 am-3:40 am

2 stops33h 32m

Istanbul

Tue 4/7

4:30 am-9:23 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$727

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Sun 3/29

5:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/7

5:40 am-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$735

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - IST

PHLIST

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

5:40 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 4/7

5:40 am-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$735

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Tue 3/24

12:26 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 59m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/8

8:50 am-9:23 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$736

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

11:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/1

9:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$737

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/9

9:00 am-11:11 pm

2 stops21h 11m

$737

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Mon 3/9

7:36 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 44m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/18

9:00 am-12:57 am

2 stops22h 57m

$737

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Mon 2/23

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 2/26

9:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$737

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

11:35 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/20

9:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$737

PhiladelphiaIstanbul

PHL - SAW

PHLSAW

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

4:59 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 2/24

9:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$737

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul is 18 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul (average of $425). Flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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.

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 February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,215 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,758 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,711 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul can take about 20h 55m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $735. There are 5076 mi between Philadelphia and Istanbul. 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul round-trip?

    Currently priced at $668, KLM will fly you from Philadelphia to Istanbul and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $743 and $768, respectively. Users have found that KLM is 31% 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 $456 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $463 and British Airways from $520 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul (average of $425). Flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$668Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$743Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$768Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$781Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$876Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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