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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Munich (MUC)

IST — MUC
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Munich Franz Josef Strauss are usually found in January or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Munich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Munich (MUC). 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 August 21, 2025.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Munich

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Munich. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Munich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Munich (average of $777). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,260). 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 IST to MUC?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Munich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Munich is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Munich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Munich. 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 Munich. Reviews last updated August 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Munich. 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
7.3
Good
3,950 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,950 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,950 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,950 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Munich. 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 into for flights to Munich from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Munich, you will be flying into Franz Josef Strauss. Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is just 17.7 mi from the center of the city. Franz Josef Strauss is the only Munich airport and it handles 11 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 3 airlines have flights to Munich Franz Josef Strauss from Istanbul on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Munich is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ajet and Turkish Airlines, starting at $107 and $190 round-trip. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Munich?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Munich on time: Lufthansa (94%), United Airlines (84%), Asiana Airlines (80%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Munich (average of $777). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,260). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Munich

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Munich. 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$98Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$107Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$190Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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