Cheap Flights To Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights to Istanbul from $373 One Way, $411 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$411 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$411
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Istanbul, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $411 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$505 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$505
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Istanbul, returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $505 found 3 hours ago
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$512 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$512
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Istanbul, returning Tue, Mar 24, priced at $512 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$542 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$542
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Istanbul, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $542 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
MIA
Miami Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$547 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$547
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Miami Intl. to Istanbul, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $547 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$556 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$556
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from San Francisco Intl. to Istanbul, returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $556 found 4 days ago
Thu, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$556 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$556
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Nov 27 from Los Angeles Intl. to Istanbul, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $556 found 8 hours ago
Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$559 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$559
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Istanbul, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $559 found 6 days ago
Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$560 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$560
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from Los Angeles Intl. to Istanbul, returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $560 found 3 days ago
Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Jan 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
IST
Istanbul
$561 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$561
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Istanbul, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $561 found 7 hours ago

Istanbul Flight Information

Traveling To
Istanbul
Destination Airport IATA Code
IST
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
JetBlue Airways, Air Serbia, Icelandair, Air Canada, Delta, Gulf Air, Lufthansa, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, LOT-Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, United
Flight Price
$411
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Istanbul economy flight packages

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Uranus Istanbul Topkapı
5.0-star property

Uranus Istanbul Topkapı

Dec 8 - Dec 14

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,289, price is now $782 per person
$782
per person
found 1 day ago
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
4.0-star property

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Dec 8 - Dec 14

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,720, price is now $842 per person
$842
per person
found 1 day ago
AJWA Sultanahmet
5.0-star property

AJWA Sultanahmet

Dec 8 - Dec 14

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $3,138, price is now $1,951 per person
$1,951
per person
found 1 day ago
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Istanbul premium economy flight packages

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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
4.0-star property

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Nov 30 - Dec 4

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)

LOT-Polish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $2,115, price is now $1,897 per person
$1,897
per person
found 5 hours ago
Locations perfect for walking to many points of interest

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
5.0-star property

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,093 reviews)

Nov 30 - Dec 4

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)

LOT-Polish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $2,455, price is now $2,185 per person
$2,185
per person
found 5 hours ago
Excellent property, beautiful views, professional staff. Thank you for the great service.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
5.0-star property

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)

Nov 30 - Dec 4

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)

LOT-Polish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $2,299, price is now $2,114 per person
$2,114
per person
found 5 hours ago
Location is not ideal for first timers and Taxi price from there are very high

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Istanbul business class flight packages

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Bricks Hotel Istanbul
5.0-star property

Bricks Hotel Istanbul

8.6/10 Excellent! (741 reviews)

Dec 4 - Dec 8

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)

Icelandair • Roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $3,594, price is now $3,108 per person
$3,108
per person
found 16 hours ago
Big rooms, nice hotel for its purpose

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
4.0-star property

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

9.6/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)

Dec 4 - Dec 8

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)

Icelandair • Roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $3,733, price is now $3,140 per person
$3,140
per person
found 16 hours ago
AJWA Sultanahmet
5.0-star property

AJWA Sultanahmet

9.8/10 Exceptional! (863 reviews)

Dec 4 - Dec 8

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)

Icelandair • Roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $4,487, price is now $4,015 per person
$4,015
per person
found 16 hours ago
Outstanding service and attention to guest needs

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?
With 20 airlines offering services to Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST), the entrance point to Istanbul, you have plenty of choice. Grab an incredible deal among these popular international airlines that jet into this city:

  • Turkish Airlines - 5,698 flights to Istanbul per month
  • UIA - 130 flights to Istanbul per month
  • Aeroflot - 129 flights to Istanbul per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Istanbul?
Hop on a plane to Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) and you'll discovering this vibrant city in next to no time. This airport is roughly 9 miles west of the center. But ISL isn't your only option. Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) is another point of arrival for Istanbul, so be sure to compare airfares to score the most rewarding deal.
How much is a flight to Istanbul?
If you're looking for a round-trip flight, fares ranged from $411 to $561 this past week. The cheapest prices for one-way tickets were $373, from New York (JFK).
How to book the cheapest flight to Istanbul?
Using Orbitz, you'll find some of the most affordable flight deals around from a wide selection of airlines. But if you'd like to increase your likelihood of scoring cheap flights to Istanbul, here are a few tips to consider:

  • Depending on your place of departure, choose the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival options). Oftentimes, alternative departure points offer more competitive fares.
  • Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to see the airfares on days either side of your chosen departure. It's possible to find cheaper flight deals if your travel dates are flexible.
  • You can also select the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you want to fly.
  • Once you've figured out your travel dates, don't delay booking. Ticket prices usually climb as the departure date nears.
  • Think about combining your flights, hotels and car rental into a package deal with Orbitz to make your dollar go further.
  • Flying during the busy season often means costly airfares. Try to plan your vacation outside of popular periods, such as school breaks, Thanksgiving and Easter.

How long is a flight to Istanbul?
Depending on which airport you jet off from, your flight to Istanbul could be an hour or two or longer. Below are the flight times for a few of the busiest domestic routes:

  • Antalya (AYT-Antalya Intl.) to Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) - 1 hour and 25 minutes
  • Ankara (ESB-Esenboga) to Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) - 1 hour and 9 minutes
  • Izmir (ADB-Adnan Menderes) to Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) - 1 hour and 14 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?
Pick up a bargain and secure your seats to Istanbul in January. If you've missed this month, you're still in luck. February and August often have low airfares available. Be careful not to sleep on a sale — cheap flights appear and vanish in the click of a mouse!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Istanbul?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase airfares to Istanbul. The getaway of your dreams starts with an incredible flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Istanbul?
Based on Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is usually the best day to score cheap flights to Istanbul. Tuesday also offers more affordable fares, whereas Saturday has the most expensive ticket prices. Even though leaving at the weekend may be more convenient, you'll have more money in your pocket to play with if you head out at the start of the week.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?
To land cheap flights to Istanbul, you should pack your bags and take off in August. Orbitz data has found that generally, this is an excellent month to save big on your airfare. If you're thinking of flying to Istanbul during June, it's worth keeping in mind that this is the least affordable time of year to travel.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When you search for flights on Orbitz, select "Filter by flexible change policies." This filter will quickly find all the airlines offering free cancellation and no change fees. That means you can breathe easy knowing that if things unexpectedly change, your ticket can too.
What do I need for the flight to Istanbul?
The trick to having a smooth and stress-free flight is to arrive prepared. Below are a few handy tips to keep in mind before you take off:

  • You'll need proof of identification such as a current passport. To avoid delays while checking in, make sure you book your tickets using the same name as your official ID. It's smart to have electronic copies of your travel documents too, just to be safe!
  • If you're jetting directly to Istanbul, chances are you're going to be airborne for quite a while. Bring some snacks and entertainment to keep you busy. Now is the time to get stuck into that book you've been dying to read!
  • Long-haul trips can get seriously cold, especially if you're flying throughout the night. If you prefer not to curl up to a stranger for warmth, pack a sweater and some wool socks.

How many direct flights are there to Istanbul?
Right now, there are 1,538 direct flights every month to Istanbul. When it comes to airlines that will take you there, you're spoiled for choice. Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and UIA are some of the most sought-after. Uzbekistan Airways, Saudia and Air Astana are other reliable carriers that offer nonstop services.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Istanbul?
There are ways of booking business or first-class tickets to Istanbul that won't burn through your wallet. Pick up a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these useful tips:

  • Flexibility is essential. By being open to various travel dates, you'll have a better chance of finding a deal on first or business-class airfares.
  • Look for a low-cost carrier that offers seats in business class. They usually come with extra legroom and a glass of bubbly — and a more attractive price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade your ticket through your flight loyalty scheme.

How to get into Istanbul from the airport?
If you prefer the convenience of having your own set of wheels, book a Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) car rental with one of the reputable suppliers at Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW). Payless and Avis have some fantastic rides to choose from. Once you've jumped in the driver's seat, the heart of Istanbul is around 19 miles to the west. Or, maybe you'd rather take a taxi into town and rent a car from the downtown area after you've found your bearings? Istanbul car rentals always has plenty of fantastic deals available.
What is the best time to go to Istanbul?
You'll have tons of fun whatever time of year you choose to visit Istanbul, but May, August and September are the most popular months. Want to fill up your schedule with stacks of warm-weather adventures? Plan your getaway around June 20. This is when the summer season begins in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to fluctuate between 70 ºF and 80 ºF during this time.

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