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Cheap flights to Istanbul

The cheapest routes to Istanbul found in recent searches.54 routes fly to Istanbul with recent prices, 52 of them have direct flights. The cheapest month to fly is March, from $79; the most expensive is November. Airlines found most often: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair.

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Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
November 2026$102
December 2026$97
January 2027$97
February 2027$94
March 2027$79
April 2027$88
May 2027$95
June 2027$89
July 2027$90
August 2027$95
September 2027$83
October 2027$93

Weather by month

Istanbul is warmest in July, when days reach about 28 °C, and coolest in February, when nights fall to about 3 °C. The wettest month is December, with about 113 mm of rain, and the driest July, with about 25 mm.

Month Day °C Night °C Rain
January 8.7° 3.0° 95 mm wet
February 9.1° 2.8° 64 mm moderate
March 11.2° 3.9° 64 mm moderate
April 16.6° 7.8° 47 mm moderate
May 21.2° 11.9° 38 mm moderate
June 26.0° 16.2° 31 mm moderate
July 28.2° 18.8° 25 mm dry
August 27.9° 18.8° 35 mm moderate
September 24.5° 15.4° 42 mm moderate
October 19.5° 11.7° 75 mm moderate
November 14.5° 7.7° 89 mm moderate
December 10.7° 4.9° 113 mm wet

Best time to go

The best value in Istanbul is April, June, September: fares in the cheapest third of the year and comfortable weather, with flights from $83.

Cheapest departure city each month

Airports

71% of the cheapest flights to Istanbul land at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 30 km from the centre.

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Practical facts

The local currency is TRY. Clocks are set to UTC+3. Sockets are type C, F and the mains supply is 230 V, 50 Hz. The main language is Turkish. The international dialling code is +90, and traffic drives on the right.

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Questions and answers

Which month is the cheapest to fly to Istanbul?
March is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $79.
From where is it cheapest to fly to Istanbul right now?
The cheapest departure city found is Zurich, from $102 in November.
Are there direct flights to Istanbul?
Yes. Of 54 routes with recent prices, 52 have direct flights.
Which airlines fly to Istanbul?
Airlines found on these routes: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, Ajet, Air Serbia.
Is there a cheaper nearby airport for Istanbul?
Izmir is 327 km away, with flights from $185.
What is the weather like in Istanbul in July?
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with daytime highs around 28 °C and about 25 mm of rain.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
The best time is April, June, September: fares in the cheapest third of the year paired with comfortable weather, from $83.
Which currency is used in Istanbul?
The currency is TRY. Sockets are type C, F and the mains supply is 230 V, 50 Hz.
Which airport should I fly into for Istanbul?
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes 71% of the cheapest flights and is 30 km from the centre.

Prices last updated Nov. 4, 2026

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