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Cheapest return flight
125 €
Typical prices: 207 €-368 €
Lufthansa
Tue 3.4.Sat 12.5.
MUC - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
71 €
Typical prices: 124 €-255 €
Wizz Air
Tue 6.2.
BER - IST • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Average duration is 3h 09m
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Most flights • 208 per week
Best reviews • 7,5 score
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Cheapest • 16% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Sat, 3. Apr - Wed, 12. May
Lufthansa Logo
22:30 - 2:05Munich  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-Istanbul Istanbul
2h 35mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 5:30Istanbul  Istanbul-Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
2h 45mdirect
125 €Lufthansa
3+ days ago
Mon, 5. Apr - Sun, 11. Apr
Lufthansa Logo
22:30 - 2:05Munich  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-Istanbul Istanbul
2h 35mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 5:30Istanbul  Istanbul-Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
2h 45mdirect
132 €Lufthansa
1 day ago
Sat, 17. Apr - Tue, 20. Apr
TAROM Logo
11:15 - 22:45Frankfurt am Main  Frankfurt am Main-Istanbul Istanbul
10h 30m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
TAROM Logo
0:15 - 10:15Istanbul  Istanbul-Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main
11h 00m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
136 €TAROM
3+ days ago
Fri, 16. Apr - Mon, 19. Apr
TAROM Logo
11:15 - 17:40Frankfurt am Main  Frankfurt am Main-Istanbul Istanbul
5h 25m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
TAROM Logo
0:15 - 10:15Istanbul  Istanbul-Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main
11h 00m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
136 €TAROM
3+ days ago
Fri, 12. Feb - Fri, 5. Mar
Air Serbia Logo
9:25 - 4:40Nuremberg  Nürnberg-Istanbul Istanbul
17h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
5:25 - 8:55Istanbul  Istanbul-Nuremberg Nürnberg
5h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
148 €Air Serbia
3+ days ago
Fri, 12. Feb - Fri, 26. Feb
Air Serbia Logo
9:25 - 4:40Nuremberg  Nürnberg-Istanbul Istanbul
17h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
5:25 - 8:55Istanbul  Istanbul-Nuremberg Nürnberg
5h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
148 €Air Serbia
3+ days ago
Sun, 24. Jan - Sat, 30. Jan
Wizz Air Logo
21:55 - 9:15Berlin  Berlin Brandenburg-Istanbul Istanbul
9h 20m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wizz Air Logo
9:55 - 21:20Istanbul  Istanbul-Berlin Berlin Brandenburg
13h 25m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
148 €Wizz Air
3+ days ago
Mon, 7. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec
KLM Logo
18:40 - 16:55Hamburg  Hamburg-Istanbul Istanbul
20h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:00 - 7:55Istanbul  Istanbul-Hamburg Hamburg
15h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
149 €KLM
2 days ago
Sun, 24. Jan - Sat, 30. Jan
Wizz Air Logo
21:55 - 9:15Berlin  Berlin Brandenburg-Istanbul Istanbul
9h 20m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Wizz Air Logo
9:55 - 21:20Istanbul  Istanbul-Berlin Berlin Brandenburg
13h 25m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
149 €Wizz Air
3+ days ago
Mon, 7. Dec - Mon, 14. Dec
KLM Logo
6:10 - 16:55Hamburg  Hamburg-Istanbul Istanbul
8h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:00 - 21:55Istanbul  Istanbul-Hamburg Hamburg
5h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
152 €KLM
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Istanbul Airport

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport?

Munich to Istanbul Airport is the cheapest route at 125 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from 136 €.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Airport?

On average, a return flight from Germany to Istanbul Airport costs 275 €, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Berlin average 201 €, while Dortmund runs a bit higher at 202 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport at 262 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at 303 €.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport with an average price of 201 € return.
•July (364 €) and August (335 €) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Morning flights to Istanbul Airport are the cheapest at 269 € return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at 299 €.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

Flights under 207 € are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Istanbul Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Cologne 139 €
•Dortmund 142 €
•Düsseldorf 143 €.

When are flights to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Istanbul Airport

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

71 €
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 16% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Berlin to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Istanbul Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Istanbul Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Istanbul Airport is around 207 € return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Istanbul Airport from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Istanbul Airport varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Munich: 2h 40m
    • From Berlin: 2h 55m
    • From Cologne: 3h 05m
    • From Frankfurt am Main: 3h 05m
    • From Hamburg: 3h 10m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport are from Frankfurt am Main, starting at 136 € return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Istanbul Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Istanbul Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 10% higher than the average return fare of 275 €.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from Germany to Istanbul Airport at 208 per week, and for this route Turkish Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Germany to Istanbul Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Istanbul Airport?

  • How many flights serve Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport receives 32 flights per day and 221 per week from across the world. Frankfurt am Main has the most flights to Istanbul Airport with 73 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Your guide to booking Istanbul Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Istanbul Airport, book around 5 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 15% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Istanbul Airport, a good return fare is around 207 €. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Istanbul Airport in February. Return fares historically average 201 €, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to 30 € on a return flight. Morning flights to Istanbul Airport average 269 € compared to 299 € for afternoon flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Istanbul Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Thai Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Istanbul Airport, a few great places to start are Taksim Square, Kapaliçarşi, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4471 reviews
7,8Crew
7,3Boarding
7,5Food
7,5Entertainment
7,3Comfort
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We were not aware of the strict 8kg limit on our carry on bag so we had to check out carry on bags. We were told of it by the gentleman putting tags on the smaller cabin baggage, and we had hoped since we had no checked bags, that they would allow the over weight bags at the cou twr, but they did not.

8,0 ExcellentJane, Nov 2026
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We were not aware of the strict 8kg limit on our carry on bag so we had to check out carry on bags. We were told of it by the gentleman putting tags on the smaller cabin baggage, and we had hoped since we had no checked bags, that they would allow the over weight bags at the cou twr, but they did not.

The boarding areas are not open and the direction signs for Business are not clear

It was good but Food I didn’t get as per choice, I asked for Non veg but I got veg . Entertainment, there is no Panjabi movies and Hindi movies also almost same which was a year ago .

Boarding is chaotic and confusing but otherwise it was fine.

Very good in general but we were assigned seats in different rows.

On plane great. Everything else needs improvement. Missed both connecting flights because of flight delays. The directions to go to the hotel desk were terrible. On the flight here I mistakenly went to wrong “hotel” both and got hoodwinked into paying for transportation and stayed in lesser hotel. The staff at airport were not helpful and signage is not clear. Next time I will fly different airline. Not sure how they got such a high rating with how they manage flights at Istanbul. Also the flight temp is hotter than any other carrier I have flown.

First Flight got delayed had to get rebook for another plane ride to connect the next day the process was not helpful at all had to figure the whole processs myself poor service plane was small and customer service was horrible will not fly this airline again

Boarding took long and there was a long queue. The seat didn't recline. The crew didn't have access to any medicine.

PLEASE GIVRE US PERMISSION TO BOOK SEAT NUMBER EVEN WITH FEES

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

Not great!!! Seats in Business class were horrible; no cushion!!!

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

Gate was difficult to know. Flight number from Lufthansa directed to a different flight number by SunXpress, which was different from my actual flight per the airport. Multiple people (at least 3 others) were lost with me at the airport in Munich (I didn't know them) trying to get to a different terminal. Too many confusing signs, and no one could help. When I found some Staff members (surprisingly difficult) told me "you have to figure it out." Yeah, that's why I'm asking and walking around in circles. Thought I would miss my flight, turns out I had plenty of time, but I couldn't figure it out for the first hour. 90% airport's fault, not SunExpress.

Getting boarding pass for international connected flight was a hassle. Huge libe to get boarding pass after two connected international flight is excessive to put someone on stress. They should provide online checking for all flights

The most horrific experience we had with the airline that we had in our life Everything was substandard at best. For just one hot tea they charged 4 euros We paid for Lufthansa months in advance ,to get there they didn’t have us in record and after 4 and a half hours layover we almost we got one seat at the first row and one in the back of the plane On top of that our suitcase was seriously damaged and it’s unusable. Here we are halfway around the world in foreign language having to fix this on our vacation time Would you kindly and quickly resolve this matter

That was no easy way to get on board in the plane was very hot and I couldn’t talk to the crewmember there super rude and they couldn’t fix the AC. They felt very uncomfortable for 3 1/2 hours flight. I would not use airline next time. Thank you.

Unable to get Lufthanza code to obtain a boarding pass for my flight. Had to exit and re-register to get on the flight. Extremely frustrating.

My flight was delayed for more than an hour due to planning amd scheduling issues all of which were Lufthansa's responsibility. They failed dismally at doing what was agreed upon and their reparations were inadequate and completely useless to us. The flight crew were lovely however the ground crew working out of their customer service were the modt rude and obnoxious people i have ever had the misfortune of meeting.

My luggage is missing. No one can give me information on its whereabouts. I am frustrated. All my personal belongings and daily medications and other electronics are in that luggage which I need urgently.

The crew that checked at the gate was completely unprofessional, i had a child, stroller and a carry on luggage and the crew did not bother providing any help getting down 3 flight if stairs. I asked for hel and they ignored me

I resent being called a ‘guest’ of Pegasus airlines and then they refuse to give me water, because they want to sell it to me. Also, the baggage allowances are ridiculously stingy. I also resent the way staff are on the look out to catch passengers out. I would never dream of treating my ‘guests’ like Pegasus treats us.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

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The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Boarding and flight itself was smooth and temperature during the flight was perfect. It was just overall vibe for long distance flight, felt cheap ( comparing to KLM or TUI that I used recently). Entertainment out of date movies with poor picture quality, no games, flight map wasn't working

Basic, 737 Boeing, business class is just an economy class seat with blocked middle seat (European standard).

Flight took very long to even get checked in for, everything was late and written out by hand. My luggage was lost for several days and it was the most unorganized flight experience of my life.

Delaying more than 5 hours from Belgrade to Tirana Information very rude to questions

They had lost my ticket and despite showing them the confirmation email with the itinerary and receipt of payment for the flight they could not put me on that flight and rescheduled departure postponing it by a whole week

Kraljevo is very convenient airport. It's brand new, small.and efficient. Great job!

Long delay (6 hour late departure, not informative enough to provide up to date info on flight, poor food quality

Plane was old. Seats were hard and very close together. No in flight entertainment.

Our flight was delayed from 1st July to 2nd July. But I wasnt informed! Checked my emails,every detail but I was definitely not informed! I and my family went to the airport on 1st July and learned that rhe flight is delayed to 2nd July at the airport! I am going to complain about this. I had to stay ın Kraljevo one more night. Luckily we could find a room. What ıf We couldn't?

Very poor embarkation in Belgrade , employees not friendly, not well organized. The flight was delayed by over 2.5 hours and the employees at the air Serbia desk at Belgrade were unhelpful, disinterested and all appeared more concerned about their snack (all were munching something) than assisting passengers

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