Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines is the airline most momondo users in United States opt for when booking flights to Istanbul. British Airways, Lufthansa and Delta are also popular choices when flying to Istanbul from United States. Most major airlines flying from United States to Istanbul will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

On average, it takes 13h 05m to fly from United States to Istanbul if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Istanbul (the most popular airport in Istanbul). If you’re flying out of Miami and into Istanbul, then the flight time is around 11h 25m.

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12:30 am - 7:05 pmJFK-SAW

34h 35m2 stops

3:25 pm - 10:30 pmSAW-JFK

15h 05m1 stop

$615Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17

9:20 pm - 4:55 pmJFK-IST

11h 35m1 stop

5:55 pm - 7:20 pmIST-JFK

33h 25m1 stop

$615Delta

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Thu, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 16

8:05 pm - 2:05 pmJFK-IST

10h 00mnonstop

3:15 pm - 6:10 pmIST-JFK

10h 55mnonstop

$618Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 16

12:20 am - 6:10 pmJFK-IST

9h 50mnonstop

3:15 pm - 6:10 pmIST-JFK

10h 55mnonstop

$622Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 14

9:35 pm - 1:00 amEWR-IST

19h 25m1 stop

7:35 am - 1:50 pmIST-EWR

14h 15m1 stop

$628British Airways

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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Feb 3

7:30 pm - 10:45 pmEWR-IST

19h 15m1 stop

7:00 pm - 4:00 pmIST-EWR

29h 00m1 stop

$632Lufthansa

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Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 7

9:35 pm - 1:10 amEWR-IST

19h 35m1 stop

8:20 am - 7:35 pmIST-EWR

19h 15m1 stop

$633British Airways

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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 18

6:50 pm - 5:25 pmJFK-SAW

14h 35m1 stop

9:00 am - 3:45 pmSAW-JFK

14h 45m1 stop

$643KLM

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16

6:50 pm - 5:25 pmJFK-SAW

14h 35m1 stop

9:00 am - 7:20 pmSAW-JFK

18h 20m1 stop

$644KLM

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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25

5:30 pm - 10:45 pmJFK-IST

21h 15m2 stops

7:00 pm - 1:50 pmIST-JFK

26h 50m1 stop

$645Lufthansa

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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

12:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/17

3:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$615

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/25

9:20 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 1/16

5:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$615

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/5

8:05 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 11/16

3:15 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

$618

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/28

12:20 am-6:10 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

3:15 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

$622

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 1/6

9:35 pm-1:00 am

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

7:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$628

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 11/30

7:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$632

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Thu 1/8

9:35 pm-1:10 am

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

8:20 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$633

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

6:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 11/16

9:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$643

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

6:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/25

9:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$644

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/28

5:30 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 12/9

7:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$645

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Istanbul flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $784. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of October, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $803.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

Users booking trips to Istanbul from Bodrum found flights 85% cheaper than the average price of flights to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

The cheapest day to depart from United States to Istanbul is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $943. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Saturday is $1,042.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is at noon. Flights from United States to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $782. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $988 on average. Flights to Istanbul from United States in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $941 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from United States for as low as $838 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM LOS ANGELES	February	23% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul costs on average just $822 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM LOS ANGELES	June	37% more expensive	It costs about $1,462 for flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles in June
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM LOS ANGELES	June	257% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles in June than any other month

Cheap Istanbul flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$200
Best Round-Trip Price	$615
Fastest flight time	13h 15m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from United States in the last 72 hours is $200 (Dallas/Fort Worth to Istanbul).

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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from United States in the last 72 hours is $615 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from United States takes 13h 15m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Istanbul

When is the best time to plan a beach trip to Istanbul?

Visitors planning their vacations to Istanbul should book their flights for July or August if they are planning on visiting Suadiye Plaji. For those looking to visit another area beach, Florya Plaji is a great option in the Istanbul area.

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

We recommend purchasing flights from United States to Istanbul 41 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Istanbul for $937. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from United States to Istanbul for as low as $785.

Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul?

Those flying to Istanbul could potentially find better pricing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (20 mi from Istanbul city center), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (55 mi from Istanbul city center), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (61 mi from Istanbul city center) or Bursa Yenişehir Airport (62 mi from Istanbul city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Istanbul?

The cheapest airport near Istanbul is typically Bursa Yenişehir Airport with an average price of $158/person. These prices vary based on where travelers are coming from. It is suggested that travelers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Fatih?

Yes, if you fly to Istanbul in Istanbul which is the closest available airport to Fatih (20.3 mi away).

What’s the closest airport to Taksim Square?

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is 19.4 mi from Taksim Square in Istanbul, making it the closest airport.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Istanbul?

Prices for flights to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Istanbul?

There are 89 operators available for flights to Istanbul as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Istanbul?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Istanbul.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Istanbul?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Istanbul. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Istanbul with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Istanbul?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Istanbul.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Istanbul are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.