Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport?

New York (JFK) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 43m.

What airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Buffalo according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport?

Flights connecting via New York (JFK) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 36m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Buffalo to Istanbul?

British Airways and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Buffalo to Istanbul

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Buffalo and Istanbul Airport?

New York (JFK) was the most common stop: 80% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Boston (BOS) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $764.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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2:52 pm - 10:45 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

23h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 6:26 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

19h 56m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$788Lufthansa

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

11:30 am - 1:55 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

42h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

6:35 pm - 11:48 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

37h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$802British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

10:15 am - 6:10 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

23h 55m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 8:42 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

22h 12m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$811Air Canada

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

3:15 pm - 1:10 amBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

26h 55m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

8:15 pm - 10:53 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

33h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$817British Airways

Thu, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 29

4:21 pm - 5:40 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

17h 19m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 10:39 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

22h 59m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$889American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

4:59 pm - 6:10 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

17h 11m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

3:20 pm - 11:59 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

16h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$986Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

6:21 am - 6:25 amBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

16h 04m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

3:20 pm - 11:38 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

16h 18m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$986Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 15

7:52 pm - 8:00 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

16h 08m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 7:04 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

20h 34m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,459United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

12:06 pm - 5:55 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

21h 49m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:15 am - 8:45 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

21h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,126Delta

Thu, Dec 17 - Fri, Jan 1

12:06 pm - 5:55 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

21h 49m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:15 am - 8:45 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

21h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,156Delta

Thu, Dec 17 - Fri, Jan 1

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5:49 pm - 5:35 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

40h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

3:00 pm - 9:55 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

38h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$999British Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Dec 9

6:00 am - 6:25 amBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

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3:35 pm - 9:34 amIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

25h 59m2 stops Boston Logan Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,170Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Dec 9

6:00 am - 1:35 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

24h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

8:05 am - 6:33 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

18h 28m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,172Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Dec 9

4:35 pm - 7:00 amBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

31h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:50 pm - 7:02 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

36h 12m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,189Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

6:55 pm - 3:30 amBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

25h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 pm - 11:59 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

36h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,289Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29

4:08 pm - 5:10 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

18h 02m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:30 pm - 8:08 amIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

19h 38m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,330Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

10:10 am - 1:00 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

19h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

2:45 pm - 8:08 amIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

24h 23m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,379Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

4:08 pm - 1:00 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

13h 52m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

2:45 pm - 11:33 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

15h 48m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,808JetBlue

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29

7:52 pm - 6:10 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

39h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

7:05 pm - 8:24 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

33h 19m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$2,183Lufthansa

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Dec 9

12:53 pm - 6:10 pmBUF Buffalo-IST Istanbul

22h 17m2 stops Orlando Frankfurt am Main

8:55 am - 11:59 pmIST Istanbul-BUF Buffalo

23h 04m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dublin New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,301Multiple Airlines

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Mar 18

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $576. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in January, then you should wait until March to fly from Buffalo, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $639.

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You could potentially save up to 64% on your flight if you consider stops on a Buffalo to Istanbul Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 53m
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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Buffalo in the past 72 hours is $641. The best round-trip flight deal from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $788.

The fastest flight from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport takes 18h 53m

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How far is Buffalo to Istanbul by plane?
The straight-line distance from Buffalo to Istanbul is 5082.0 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 18h 53m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines (47% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Delta (29%), British Airways (14%), and United Airlines (10%).

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $760	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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