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, Delta and Lufthansa. 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 3,334 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 7,960 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 10m 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 week?

464 flights are operational weekly from United States to Istanbul Airport as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

As of September 2025, there are 66 flights per day flying from United States to Istanbul Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 48% of flights taking off in the evening.

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7:45 pm - 10:15 amEWR-IST

31h 30m2 stops

6:30 pm - 9:25 pmIST-EWR

33h 55m1 stop

$623LOT

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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 27

6:30 pm - 12:05 amEWR-IST

21h 35m1 stop

7:35 am - 7:35 pmIST-EWR

20h 00m1 stop

$624British Airways

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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11

12:55 pm - 3:50 amEWR-IST

30h 55m2 stops

4:50 am - 9:00 pmIST-EWR

24h 10m2 stops

$633Delta

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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 16

7:25 pm - 10:45 pmEWR-IST

19h 20m2 stops

6:30 am - 4:00 pmIST-EWR

17h 30m1 stop

$637United Airlines

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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 19

6:05 pm - 6:05 pmEWR-IST

16h 00m1 stop

6:30 am - 8:25 pmIST-EWR

21h 55m1 stop

$643United Airlines

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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 23

5:32 pm - 3:50 amJFK-IST

26h 18m2 stops

4:50 am - 8:17 pmIST-JFK

23h 27m2 stops

$645Delta

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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 16

6:05 pm - 5:55 pmEWR-IST

15h 50m1 stop

7:00 pm - 11:35 amIST-EWR

24h 35m2 stops

$662Lufthansa

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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11

6:05 pm - 10:45 pmEWR-IST

20h 40m1 stop

7:00 pm - 4:00 pmIST-EWR

29h 00m1 stop

$664Lufthansa

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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 16

6:45 am - 11:25 pmJFK-IST

9h 40mnonstop

7:15 am - 10:55 amIST-JFK

10h 40mnonstop

$669Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 10

6:45 am - 11:25 pmJFK-IST

9h 40mnonstop

7:15 am - 10:55 amIST-JFK

10h 40mnonstop

$687Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 7

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EWR - IST

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Mon 10/20

7:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops31h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 10/27

6:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$623

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 11/3

6:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

7:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$624

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 11/3

12:55 pm-3:50 am

2 stops30h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 11/16

4:50 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$633

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 11/3

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

6:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$637

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 11/15

6:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 11/23

6:30 am-8:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$643

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JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

5:32 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 18m

Istanbul

Sun 11/16

4:50 am-8:17 pm

2 stops23h 27m

$645

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 11/3

6:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

7:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops24h 35m

$662

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 11/3

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 11/16

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$664

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

6:45 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 10/10

7:15 am-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$669

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/21

6:45 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 10/7

7:15 am-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$687

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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 $936. 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 $1,036.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, March 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 $832. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in March, then you should wait until October to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $855.

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 $787. 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 $984.

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 $957 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 $841 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM LOS ANGELES	February	23% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport costs on average just $829 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM LOS ANGELES	June	36% 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	September	179% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul Airport from Los Angeles in September 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	$252
Best Round-Trip Price	$623
Fastest flight time	17h 40m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from United States in the last 72 hours is $252 (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 $623 (Newark to Istanbul).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from United States takes 17h 40m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 9% 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 March.

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 $41/person, which is 80% 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 Delta as these are the most popular among our users. Turkish Airlines is the most favored with 72% 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 September 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.