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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tallinn Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $258. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tallinn to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Tallinn to Istanbul

Alternative Tallinn to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Tallinn to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Tallinn to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$116
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Tallinn to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Tallinn to Istanbul is $258. 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.
3 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Tallinn to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Tallinn to Istanbul.
As of May 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from Tallinn to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Tallinn Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $258.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tallinn Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
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.
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.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Ryanair and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is one hour ahead of Tallinn, where Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport is located.

  • With ten weekly departures between the two airports, Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Board Turkish Airlines's 12:20 flight to get your trip from TLL to IST underway.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your TLL to Istanbul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.

  • Start your trip at TLL and travel nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul.

  • TLL is around 5 kilometres from central Tallinn. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near TLL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from TLL land at their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL) to Istanbul

  • $116 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start from $258. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from TLL to Istanbul.

  • Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from TLL to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Save money on your flight from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from TLL to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your TLL to Istanbul flight:

  • Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Lock in a Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from TLL to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

  • After booking your flight from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are a couple of major attractions to add to your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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