Cheap air tickets to Istanbul

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Istanbul? Find the biggest savings on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Looking for the best route? There are 2 airports in and around Istanbul.

Direct flights to Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Istanbul is 11 hours and 20 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Singapore.
There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Royal Brunei , Singapore Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – you can fly direct to Istanbul Airport and the average flight time is 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Istanbul is $631. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $631.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul is Saturday, 18 May 2024.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying to Istanbul

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$630
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week61

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How to find cheap flights to Istanbul

Looking for cheap air tickets to Istanbul? Whether you are aiming to find one-way or return flights, here are a few tips on how to secure the flight fare and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. We've compared plane tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Istanbul to find the cheapest flights. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.

  • Be flexible with your dates to find the best air ticket price for your Istanbul flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from your chosen departure location.

  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your cheap flights to Istanbul by creating an alert. Whenever fares go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight offer.

  • Look for non-stop flights. Only interested in direct flights to Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct Istanbul flights available, these will appear in the results.

  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save on your next trip.

  • Find the cheapest Business class flights to Istanbul. Check the difference in price of your plane ticket to Istanbul when travelling in Economy, Premium economy, Business or First class. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.

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Book air tickets to Istanbul with peace of mind

  • Find flexible flights to Istanbul. Your airline might be offering flexible plane tickets to Istanbul, which means you won't lose out if your flight has to be changed or cancelled.

  • Add travel cost protection. Avoid travel pitfalls and choose travel cost protection - it's available at the checkout as you book your flight to Istanbul with us.

  • Reduce your carbon footprint by selecting a greener Istanbul flight option. To check whether there are any lower emissions flights available on your route, simply check the “only show flights with lower CO₂ emissions” box which will be available once you have moved on from this page.

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