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

United Airlines, British Airways, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Istanbul

What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Philadelphia according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul.

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

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 Philadelphia Airport 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.

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9:30 pm - 6:20 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 pm - 2:30 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$734Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 16

9:30 pm - 6:20 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 pm - 2:30 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$734Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 28

6:35 pm - 5:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 4:15 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

29h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$793British Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 16

4:47 pm - 5:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

16h 43m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 4:15 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

16h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

$797British Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 16

3:38 pm - 5:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

17h 57m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

7:40 am - 1:50 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

14h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$825American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 27

3:20 pm - 10:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

23h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

7:05 pm - 10:56 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

35h 51m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$828Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 27

3:20 pm - 6:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

18h 50m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

7:40 am - 1:50 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

14h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$829Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 16

3:51 pm - 5:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

17h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 9:10 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

21h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$835American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 27

5:40 pm - 4:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 4:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

17h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$967Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 8

5:40 pm - 9:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

20h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:45 am - 4:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

19h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$992Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 22

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9:30 pm - 6:20 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 2:30 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

31h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$736Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14

9:30 pm - 6:20 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 pm - 2:30 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$742Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15

5:40 pm - 2:05 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

25h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:50 pm - 4:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

29h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,035Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

7:35 pm - 12:55 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

22h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

8:15 am - 4:00 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

14h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,042American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 22

6:56 pm - 9:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

19h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 4:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

33h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,042United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23

6:56 pm - 9:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

19h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 4:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

33h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,042United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

5:40 pm - 5:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

16h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:45 am - 4:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

19h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$1,043Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23

8:20 am - 9:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

29h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 4:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

33h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,069Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 22

10:05 pm - 12:25 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

19h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle London Heathrow

7:25 pm - 1:45 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

25h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Edinburgh Turnhouse

$1,188British Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

8:25 pm - 8:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

17h 00m1 stop Dublin

10:20 am - 6:55 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-PHL Philadelphia

15h 35m1 stop Dublin

$1,189Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14

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Sep 20

PHL9:30 pmPhiladelphia

25h 50m

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IST6:20 amIstanbul

Oct 5

IST8:05 pmIstanbul

25h 25m

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PHL2:30 pmPhiladelphia

$733

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Sep 13

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25h 50m

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IST6:20 amIstanbul

Sep 28

IST8:05 pmIstanbul

25h 25m

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PHL2:30 pmPhiladelphia

$734

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Sep 15

PHL9:30 pmPhiladelphia

38h 05m

1 stop

IST6:35 pmIstanbul

Sep 21

IST8:05 pmIstanbul

25h 25m

1 stop

PHL2:30 pmPhiladelphia

$736

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American Airlines

Jan 18

PHL3:38 pmPhiladelphia

17h 57m

2 stops

IST5:35 pmIstanbul

Jan 27

IST7:40 amIstanbul

14h 10m

1 stop

PHL1:50 pmPhiladelphia

$825

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Jan 18

PHL3:51 pmPhiladelphia

17h 44m

2 stops

IST5:35 pmIstanbul

Jan 27

IST7:40 amIstanbul

21h 30m

2 stops

PHL9:10 pmPhiladelphia

$835

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Fri 10/16

8:05 pm-2:30 pm

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$734

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Sun 12/6

6:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

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$793

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1 stop16h 35m

$797

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$825

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3:20 pm-10:45 pm

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$828

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Mon 9/28

5:40 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

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Thu 10/8

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1 stop17h 25m

$967

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Tue 9/29

5:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

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Thu 10/22

3:45 am-4:05 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$992

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Istanbul?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $805 to $1,095.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $733.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $792. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $807.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $975 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Philadelphia for as low as $834 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$360
Fastest flight time	14h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Istanbul from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $360. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $734.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul takes 14h 55m

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Istanbul.

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How far is Philadelphia to Istanbul by plane?
The straight-line distance from Philadelphia to Istanbul is 5089.7 mi. 14h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul?
As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul?
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 Philadelphia Airport 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.

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Delta	PriceFrom $684	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,537 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $739	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,150 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $767	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,198 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $790	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,027 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $911	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,228 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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