Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 20m.

What airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Philadelphia according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 75% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $789.

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

British Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Philadelphia to Istanbul

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Philadelphia and Istanbul Airport?

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 53% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport?

London (LHR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 13m.

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

Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Airport 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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7:35 pm - 12:50 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

22h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

8:15 am - 4:40 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

15h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$721British Airways

Sun, Mar 21 - Wed, Mar 31

6:35 pm - 12:25 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

21h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 5:15 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

29h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$731British Airways

Wed, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 17

8:45 pm - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

31h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:10 pm - 2:50 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$733Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10

9:15 am - 6:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

24h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 10:46 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

24h 16m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$779Air Canada

Sun, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 20

9:45 pm - 7:00 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 pm - 3:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$810Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Apr 4

2:08 pm - 5:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

19h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:15 am - 7:23 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

20h 08m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

$816Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

3:04 pm - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

18h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

2:55 pm - 1:45 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

30h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$817American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

3:20 pm - 1:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

38h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 4:00 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

17h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$819United Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 9

3:20 pm - 1:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

38h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 4:00 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

17h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$820United Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 9

3:04 pm - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

18h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

7:40 am - 9:00 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

21h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$827American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

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9:45 pm - 7:00 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:10 pm - 2:50 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$943Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 15

9:45 pm - 7:00 amPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:00 pm - 2:50 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

34h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$946Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

4:17 pm - 5:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

18h 13m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

9:25 pm - 4:15 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

26h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$994British Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 15

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

16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 5:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

17h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,066Lufthansa

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

9:10 am - 6:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

26h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 5:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

17h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,066Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

1:24 pm - 4:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

20h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 5:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

17h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,067United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

10:40 am - 1:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

19h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 11:10 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

23h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,077United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

9:34 am - 4:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

24h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 5:05 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

17h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,115Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

12:32 pm - 4:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

20h 48m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

7:15 am - 12:56 amIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

24h 41m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,143Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31

8:15 pm - 1:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-IST Istanbul

34h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

9:25 pm - 7:16 pmIST Istanbul-PHL Philadelphia

29h 51m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

$1,435British Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

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British Airways flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport

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Mar 21

PHL7:35 pmPhiladelphia

22h 15m

1 stop

IST12:50 amIstanbul

Mar 31

IST8:15 amIstanbul

15h 25m

1 stop

PHL4:40 pmPhiladelphia

$721

British Airways

Mar 10

PHL6:35 pmPhiladelphia

14h 55m

1 stop

IST5:30 pmIstanbul

Mar 17

IST7:40 amIstanbul

16h 35m

1 stop

PHL5:15 pmPhiladelphia

$733

British Airways

Mar 15

PHL7:35 pmPhiladelphia

15h 00m

1 stop

IST5:35 pmIstanbul

Mar 22

IST6:30 pmIstanbul

29h 45m

1 stop

PHL5:15 pmPhiladelphia

$736

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Mar 24

PHL9:45 pmPhiladelphia

26h 15m

1 stop

IST7:00 amIstanbul

Apr 4

IST8:05 pmIstanbul

26h 00m

1 stop

PHL3:05 pmPhiladelphia

$810

Qatar Airways

Nov 9

PHL8:45 pmPhiladelphia

31h 35m

1 stop

IST12:20 pmIstanbul

Dec 8

IST8:10 pmIstanbul

26h 40m

1 stop

PHL2:50 pmPhiladelphia

$817

Qatar Airways

Nov 2

PHL8:45 pmPhiladelphia

31h 35m

1 stop

IST12:20 pmIstanbul

Nov 24

IST8:10 pmIstanbul

26h 40m

1 stop

PHL2:50 pmPhiladelphia

$929

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1 stop30h 50m

$817

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Tue 4/6

3:20 pm-1:00 pm

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1 stop17h 20m

$820

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Tue 12/1

3:04 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 46m

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Tue 12/15

7:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$827

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $784 to $991.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $721.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $790. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $818.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $978 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Philadelphia for as low as $806 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport flight.

How have Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$347
Fastest flight time	12h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $347. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $721.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport takes 12h 20m

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

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How far is Philadelphia to Istanbul by plane?
The straight-line distance from Philadelphia to Istanbul is 5069.5 mi. Typically, this will take 12h 20m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Philadelphia to Istanbul Airport is British Airways (53% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Lufthansa (15%), Qatar Airways (12%), and American Airlines (11%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $684	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,651 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $730	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,714 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,265 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $790	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,173 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $969	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,279 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $991	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,389 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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