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Flight deals to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Istanbul? Find the biggest savings on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.$189 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 13, returning Thu, Jun 19.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Fri, Jun 13, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Jun 19, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Istanbul.$196 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 27, returning Wed, Jun 25.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Tue, May 27, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
Istanbul.$200 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 10, returning Tue, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Tue, Jun 10, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.
Istanbul.$201 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 2, returning Mon, Feb 9.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Mon, Feb 2, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Feb 9, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Istanbul.$205 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 30, returning Thu, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Sun, Nov 30, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Dec 4, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.
Istanbul.$208 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 29, returning Fri, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Malta and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Fri, Aug 29, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $208, select.
Istanbul.$209 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 9, returning Wed, Nov 19.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Sun, Nov 9, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 19, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.
Istanbul.$209 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 24, returning Wed, Jan 7.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Wed, Dec 24, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Jan 7, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Istanbul.
May
from $216
Jun
from $189
Jul
from $216
Aug
from $256
Sep
from $212
Oct
from $252
Nov
from $209
Dec
from $211
Jan
from $221
Feb
from $201
Mar
from $211
Apr
from $322

Airports in Istanbul

Compare routes to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $189.
The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Israel and Türkiye (Turkey). Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Istanbul is $189. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from $189.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul is Friday, June 13, 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Istanbul in May is around 17°C. The warmest month in Istanbul is typically August, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December, and it usually rains the least in August.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying to Istanbul

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$189
Cheapest month to flyJune

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Istanbul is $103. A return plane ticket right now is $189.

  • You won't have to check back in every day when you create a Price Alert for Istanbul tickets. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • To get cheap tickets to Istanbul, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.

  • Widen your search for cheap Istanbul flights by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. You'll see fares for surrounding airports which could offer better deals.

  • If you're not in a rush to get to the city, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper Istanbul plane tickets by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Istanbul in May.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. See fares for the entire month and find an Istanbul flight that suits your plans and budget.

  • Plan your visit for April if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to Istanbul, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • February is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on Istanbul plane tickets then.

  • Check the weather before you head off. August brings the warmest days in Istanbul, with averages between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 2ºC (36ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).

Traveling to Istanbul: what you need to know

Getting to central Istanbul from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from IST, the city's main hub, to central Istanbul is about 48 kilometers.

  • If you're taking a cab after your flight to Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes to get to the center.

  • Roughly 1 hour 45 minutes is how long it'll take to get there using public transport.

  • Get some sleep or simply freshen up after your Istanbul flight. These hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:

Istanbul highlights

  • Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Istanbul:

    • Topkapi Palace

    • The Basilica Cistern

    • Galata Tower

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