Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul from $129

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Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27
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Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
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$203Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Turkish Airlines
Jan 8
FRA7:05 amFrankfurt am Main
3h 10m
IST12:15 pmIstanbul
Jan 27
IST8:10 amIstanbul
3h 20m
FRA9:30 amFrankfurt am Main
Turkish Airlines
Jan 6
FRA7:05 amFrankfurt am Main
3h 10m
IST12:15 pmIstanbul
Jan 22
IST8:10 amIstanbul
3h 20m
FRA9:30 amFrankfurt am Main
Turkish Airlines
Jan 13
FRA11:05 amFrankfurt am Main
3h 05m
IST4:10 pmIstanbul
Jan 20
IST12:45 pmIstanbul
3h 10m
FRA1:55 pmFrankfurt am Main

Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Lufthansa
Jan 8
FRA1:00 pmFrankfurt am Main
3h 05m
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Jan 27
IST6:30 amIstanbul
3h 10m
FRA7:40 amFrankfurt am Main
Lufthansa
Jan 14
FRA5:40 pmFrankfurt am Main
3h 05m
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 21
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
3h 10m
FRA8:10 pmFrankfurt am Main
Lufthansa
Jan 30
FRA5:40 pmFrankfurt am Main
3h 05m
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Feb 3
IST6:30 amIstanbul
3h 10m
FRA7:40 amFrankfurt am Main

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Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/8

1:00 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$189

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 1/14

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 1/21

7:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$192

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/30

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$193

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/30

8:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

5:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$194

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 1/7

8:25 pm-4:10 am

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$195

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/8

7:05 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

8:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$197

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/6

7:05 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 1/22

8:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$202

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/13

11:05 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 1/20

12:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$203

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/16

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

7:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$204

Frankfurt am MainIstanbul

FRA - IST

FRAIST

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/29

1:00 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

7:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$205

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $168. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $171.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $654. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $732.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $347. Flying to Istanbul Airport at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $734.

What is the cheapest Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $252 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport for as low as $214 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$186

Fastest flight time

3h 05m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport in the past 72 hours is $186. The best round-trip flight deal from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $774.
The fastest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 05m
Direct flights go from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport every day.
  • How far is Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is 1141.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 3h 05m.

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    Prices for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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Best airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Pegasus AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
6.7
637 reviews
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AjetPriceFrom $120Free CancellationRating
6.3
19 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $165Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,102 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $167Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,635 reviews
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  • Turkish Airlines Flights From Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

    Turkish Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, operating 15 flights/week on average for this route. A good Turkish Airlines flight deal for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport starts from $165 round-trip, up to an average price of $234. Our users have rated Turkish Airlines at 7.3/10.

  • Lufthansa Flights From Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

    Another popular option for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport flights is Lufthansa (6.8/10, 7,635 ratings). Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport around 2 times per week, with deals starting from $167 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $310.

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