What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Istanbul . Flying to Istanbul in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $50.

How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?

A round-trip flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $806, however they can be found for as little as $50.

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).

Does Istanbul have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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Average price	$944
Round-trip from	$544
One-way from	$377
Good round-trip deal	$847 or less
Good one-way deal	$486 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 15, 2025.

Fri 9/56:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/124:45 amIST - JFK

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$544

Tue 9/26:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/114:45 amIST - JFK

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$547

Tue 9/28:55 pmJFK - IST

1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 11/257:35 amIST - JFK

2 stops31h 44mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/14$548

Sun 11/911:45 pmJFK - IST

1 stop34h 45mIberia

Sun 11/237:20 pmIST - JFK

1 stop34h 40mIberia

Deal found 7/14$549

Tue 10/76:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/124:45 amIST - JFK

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$550

Sun 10/2612:20 amJFK - IST

1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 11/116:40 pmIST - JFK

2 stops32h 36mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/13$551

Tue 8/1210:25 pmJFK - IST

1 stop22h 00mAir France

Tue 8/194:20 amIST - JFK

2 stops25h 40mAir France

Deal found 7/12$552

Mon 8/117:10 pmLGA - IST

2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/222:00 pmIST - LGA

2 stops16h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/14$553

Thu 9/46:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/224:45 amIST - JFK

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$553

Thu 9/46:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/171:40 amIST - JFK

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$554

Tue 9/28:30 pmJFK - IST

2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/206:30 amIST - JFK

2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/12$555

Mon 8/116:10 pmJFK - IST

2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/216:10 amIST - JFK

1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/14$556

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Fri 9/56:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/124:45 amIST - JFK

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$544

Tue 9/28:55 pmJFK - IST

1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 12/26:40 pmIST - JFK

2 stops44h 39mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/14$546

Tue 8/1210:25 pmJFK - IST

1 stop22h 00mAir France

Tue 8/194:20 amIST - JFK

2 stops25h 40mAir France

Deal found 7/12$552

Mon 8/117:10 pmLGA - IST

2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/222:00 pmIST - LGA

2 stops16h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/14$553

Thu 11/135:35 pmLGA - IST

2 stops17h 50mAir Canada

Thu 11/277:55 amIST - LGA

2 stops19h 07mAir Canada

Deal found 7/13$563

Sun 11/231:00 amJFK - IST

1 stop19h 10mKLM

Sat 12/64:50 amIST - JFK

1 stop22h 15mKLM

Deal found 7/14$563

Mon 12/16:30 pmJFK - IST

1 stop25h 40mDelta

Wed 12/175:10 amIST - JFK

2 stops24h 59mDelta

Deal found 7/13$576

Sat 1/1011:45 pmJFK - IST

1 stop34h 45mIberia

Sat 1/177:20 pmIST - JFK

1 stop34h 40mIberia

Deal found 7/14$583

Tue 10/215:45 pmLGA - IST

2 stops15h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/297:35 amIST - LGA

2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/12$632

Fri 9/58:20 pmEWR - IST

1 stop31h 10mLOT

Sun 9/147:00 amIST - EWR

1 stop18h 10mLOT

Deal found 7/14$687

Fri 9/58:05 pmEWR - IST

1 stop18h 15mLufthansa

Mon 9/155:55 pmIST - EWR

1 stop28h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 7/14$692

Tue 9/912:30 amEWR - IST

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 9/176:55 pmIST - EWR

Nonstop10h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/14$725

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Sun 7/206:59 pmLGA - IST

2 stops25h 26mDelta

Tue 8/264:20 amIST - LGA

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/13$713

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Mon 8/255:05 pmIST - EWR

2 stops38h 39mDelta

Deal found 7/13$714

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Wed 8/205:05 pmIST - EWR

2 stops38h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/13$709

Mon 7/215:59 pmEWR - IST

2 stops26h 26mDelta

Sun 8/245:05 pmIST - EWR

2 stops46h 38mDelta

Deal found 7/13$715

Tue 7/2210:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop18h 30mLOT

Wed 10/221:55 pmIST - JFK

1 stop13h 25mLOT

Deal found 7/13$671

Tue 7/2210:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop18h 30mLOT

Wed 10/2211:25 amIST - JFK

2 stops15h 55mLOT

Deal found 7/13$685

Tue 7/2210:50 pmEWR - IST

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Wed 10/155:30 pmIST - EWR

1 stop34h 20mLOT

Deal found 7/14$697

Tue 7/2210:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop18h 30mLOT

Wed 10/151:55 pmIST - JFK

1 stop13h 25mLOT

Deal found 7/14$697

Tue 7/225:45 pmLGA - IST

2 stops18h 10mAir Canada

Tue 8/266:50 amIST - LGA

2 stops19h 41mAir Canada

Deal found 7/13$699

Tue 7/2210:50 pmEWR - IST

2 stops28h 40mLOT

Wed 10/225:30 pmIST - EWR

1 stop34h 20mLOT

Deal found 7/14$706

Tue 7/2210:20 pmJFK - IST

2 stops29h 10mLOT

Wed 10/157:00 amIST - JFK

1 stop15h 45mLOT

Deal found 7/14$706

Tue 7/2210:20 pmJFK - IST

2 stops29h 10mLOT

Wed 10/2211:25 amIST - JFK

2 stops15h 55mLOT

Deal found 7/13$715

One-way flights to Istanbul Airport
Search for one-way flight options to Istanbul Airport. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 15, 2025.

Wed 9/1712:30 amJFK - IST

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$377

Fri 8/2911:55 pmJFK - IST

3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$378

Mon 7/2110:05 pmJFK - IST

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$380

Tue 8/51:30 pmLGA - IST

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$381

Mon 7/2110:05 pmJFK - IST

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$381

Tue 7/2910:05 pmJFK - IST

3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$383

Sat 7/1911:55 pmJFK - IST

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$384

Tue 7/296:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$386

Wed 7/306:20 pmJFK - IST

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$387

Tue 7/2211:55 pmJFK - IST

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$388

Sun 10/123:30 pmLGA - IST

2 stops18h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 7/13$390

Thu 8/2112:15 amJFK - IST

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$390

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Fri 9/5

6:20 pm-3:50 am

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Istanbul

Fri 9/12

4:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$544

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JFK - IST

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Tue 9/2

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

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Thu 9/11

4:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$547

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

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Tue 9/2

8:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 11/25

7:35 am-7:19 am

2 stops31h 44m

$548

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/7

6:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop26h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 10/12

4:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$550

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

4:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$551

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

10:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 8/19

4:20 am-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$552

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/11

7:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

2:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops16h 43m

$553

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/2

8:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-4:14 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$555

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/11

6:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 8/21

6:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$556

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

11:30 pm-3:25 am

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

4:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop13h 15m

$563

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New York to Istanbul takes 12 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Sunday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from New York to Istanbul are scheduled on a Tuesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul are Norse Atlantic Airways, French Bee and Icelandair.

Rainfall in Istanbul 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and LOT to Turkey by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

KLM

7.8

Good

1,372 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

LOT

7.6

Good

1,099 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Air France

7.5

Good

1,466 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?
Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $50.
How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?
A round-trip flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $806, however they can be found for as little as $50.
Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).
Does Istanbul have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Istanbul?
Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and LOT to Turkey by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

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