Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

For flights from United States to Istanbul Airport, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa and Delta. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

Emirates Flights to Istanbul Airport

Emirates operates around 35 flights into Istanbul Airport in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Dubai Intl, with the best round-trip Emirates deal found being $944 (Newark to Istanbul Airport). Users have rated Emirates 8.1/10 in over 3,375 reviews on momondo.

Delta Flights to Istanbul Airport

Delta flight deals to Istanbul Airport start from $491 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Over any normal week, Delta flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Amsterdam Schiphol is the most popular Delta departure point to Istanbul Airport so generally has the most availability. Delta is scored a 7.9/10 in 7,982 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Istanbul Airport you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes 13h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Istanbul takes 11h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from United States to Istanbul Airport on average per day?

As of October 2025, there are 67 flights per day flying from United States to Istanbul Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 49% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from United States to Istanbul Airport on average per week?

475 flights are operational weekly from United States to Istanbul Airport as of October 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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6:15 am - 10:45 pmBOS-IST

32h 30m3 stops

7:00 pm - 6:02 pmIST-BOS

31h 02m3 stops

$606Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15

10:10 pm - 10:50 amBOS-IST

28h 40m3 stops

2:50 pm - 6:35 pmIST-BOS

35h 45m2 stops

$607Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28

4:20 pm - 6:05 pmBOS-IST

17h 45m1 stop

7:00 pm - 1:25 pmIST-BOS

26h 25m1 stop

$611Lufthansa

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Fri, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 20

9:00 pm - 1:25 pmBOS-IST

9h 25mnonstop

3:35 pm - 6:05 pmIST-BOS

10h 30mnonstop

$613Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11

4:30 pm - 4:55 pmLGA-IST

16h 25m2 stops

4:50 am - 5:12 pmIST-LGA

20h 22m2 stops

$618Delta

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Wed, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 13

6:00 am - 5:25 pmBOS-IST

27h 25m2 stops

6:40 pm - 7:45 pmIST-BOS

33h 05m1 stop

$619British Airways

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Fri, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 20

6:50 pm - 5:30 pmJFK-IST

14h 40m1 stop

8:15 am - 7:50 pmIST-JFK

19h 35m2 stops

$620British Airways

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Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12

2:21 pm - 10:45 pmBOS-IST

24h 24m2 stops

7:00 pm - 1:25 pmIST-BOS

26h 25m1 stop

$620Lufthansa

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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 21

8:00 pm - 1:25 pmBOS-IST

9h 25mnonstop

3:35 pm - 6:05 pmIST-BOS

10h 30mnonstop

$621Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11

5:00 pm - 3:50 amJFK-IST

26h 50m2 stops

5:55 pm - 1:15 pmIST-JFK

27h 20m1 stop

$621Delta

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BostonIstanbul

BOS - IST

BOSIST

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 11/9

6:15 am-10:45 pm

3 stops32h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 11/15

7:00 pm-6:02 pm

3 stops31h 02m

$606

BostonIstanbul

BOS - IST

BOSIST

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 1/14

10:10 pm-10:50 am

3 stops28h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

2:50 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$607

BostonIstanbul

BOS - IST

BOSIST

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 11/14

4:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 11/20

7:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$611

BostonIstanbul

BOS - IST

BOSIST

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 10/27

9:00 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

3:35 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

$613

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

4:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 1/13

4:50 am-5:12 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$618

BostonIstanbul

BOS - IST

BOSIST

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 11/20

6:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$619

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/5

6:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 1/12

8:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$620

BostonIstanbul

BOS - IST

BOSIST

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 11/12

2:21 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

7:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$620

BostonIstanbul

BOS - IST

BOSIST

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 11/4

8:00 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

3:35 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

$621

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

5:00 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$621

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Flights to Istanbul Airport - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Istanbul Airport to help you craft the best travel plan.

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What cabin class options are available on United States to Istanbul flights?

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

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $942. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from United States because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,044.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $785. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in October, then you should wait until September to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $803.

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 United States to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $786. 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 $988.

What is the cheapest United States 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 United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $942 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from United States for as low as $849 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM LOS ANGELES	February	24% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport costs on average just $814 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM LOS ANGELES	June	37% more expensive	It costs about $1,462 for flights to Istanbul Airport from Los Angeles in June
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM LOS ANGELES	June	259% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul Airport from Los Angeles in June than any other month

Cheap Istanbul Airport flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul Airport flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$210
Best Round-Trip Price	$606
Fastest flight time	15h 10m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from United States in the last 72 hours is $210 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul).

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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from United States in the last 72 hours is $606 (Boston Logan Intl to Istanbul).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from United States takes 15h 10m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul).

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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 Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Most travelers find the cheapest round-trip airfare to Istanbul Airport when booking during the month of October.

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

Most flyers found that booking flight tickets 41 days in advance of their planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Istanbul Airport.

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

Most of our users find that booking their departure to Istanbul Airport on a Tuesday is the cheapest. Conversely, departing on a Saturday seems to be the most expensive.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest Istanbul Airport flights are usually those with Noon departure times. Evening flights are often costlier.

Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul Airport?

Those flying to Istanbul Airport 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?

Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Bursa Yenişehir Airport where the average price is $158. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Istanbul for $31/person, which is 84% cheaper than the average flight to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

You can find flights to Istanbul Airport from 23 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Turkish Airlines, British Airways or Lufthansa as these are the most popular among our users. Turkish Airlines is the most favored with 73% of momondo travelers booking flights with this airline.

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

Prices for flights to Istanbul Airport are updated daily.

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

As of October 2025, there are 89 operators available to choose from for flights to Istanbul Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Istanbul?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Istanbul.

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 helps you find the best flight to Istanbul by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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

If you are not ready to book a flight to Istanbul now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Istanbul and let you know when they change.