59€ Find Cheap Flights to Istanbul – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 22% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
123 €
Typical prices: 123 €-183 €
Ajet
Mon 21.9.Wed 30.9.
DUS - SAW • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
123 €
Typical prices: 140 €-227 €
Ajet
Mon 21.9.Thu 1.10.
DUS - SAW • Direct
Top airlines
Most flights • 263 per week
Best reviews • 7,4 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top routes
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Istanbul!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Mon, 21. Sep - Wed, 30. Sep
Ajet Logo
16:45 - 21:00DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
3h 15mdirect
Ajet Logo
8:55 - 11:25SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
3h 30mdirect
123 €Ajet
Mon, 23. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov
Ajet Logo
14:05 - 19:20DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
3h 15mdirect
Ajet Logo
14:05 - 15:35SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
3h 30mdirect
123 €Ajet
Fri, 6. Nov - Tue, 10. Nov
Pegasus Airlines Logo
15:45 - 21:00DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
3h 15mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
7:45 - 9:00SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
3h 15mdirect
123 €Pegasus Airlines
Wed, 23. Sep - Wed, 30. Sep
Pegasus Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:55DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
3h 10mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
7:10 - 9:30SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
3h 20mdirect
123 €Pegasus Airlines
Mon, 7. Dec - Fri, 11. Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 15:25DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
3h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:25 - 16:55SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
3h 30mdirect
123 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23. Sep - Wed, 30. Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 21:00DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
3h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 - 9:30SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
3h 20mdirect
124 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24. Sep - Sat, 26. Sep
Lufthansa Logo
20:20 - 2:05BER  Berlin Brandenburg-IST Istanbul
4h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 8:05IST  Istanbul-BER Berlin Brandenburg
5h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
136 €Lufthansa
Mon, 21. Sep - Mon, 28. Sep
Lufthansa Logo
19:15 - 2:05HAM  Hamburg-IST Istanbul
5h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 8:00IST  Istanbul-HAM Hamburg
5h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
137 €Lufthansa
Sat, 24. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct
LOT Logo
11:25 - 14:00HAM  Hamburg-IST Istanbul
25h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
LOT Logo
15:00 - 22:20IST  Istanbul-HAM Hamburg
9h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
142 €LOT
Tue, 27. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct
LOT Logo
19:40 - 17:35HAM  Hamburg-IST Istanbul
19h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
LOT Logo
15:00 - 22:20IST  Istanbul-HAM Hamburg
9h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
142 €LOT
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Istanbul

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from Düsseldorf, at 123 € return. The most popular connection is from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as 144 € in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

A flight to Istanbul costs 321 € on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost 57 € and departed from Cologne. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Düsseldorf to Istanbul which costs 450 € on average, and Munich to Istanbul, which costs 465 € on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as 437 €. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are 488 € on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month for flights to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost 128 € on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from Germany is 318 € and 295 € respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of 67 €.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost 282 € on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 592 €.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Dortmund 185 € return, from Cologne 277 € return, from Munich 293 € return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), with an average flight price of 165 €.

Good to know – Book Cheap Istanbul Plane Tickets

Cheapest flight

59 €
Flight from Düsseldorf Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 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.
Estimated return price

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from Düsseldorf, at 123 € return. The most popular connection is from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as 144 € in the last 5 days.

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km) is the closest to the centre of Istanbul and Istanbul Airport is 34 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs 321 €. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost 57 € and departed from Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

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 4479 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,5Entertainment
7,3Boarding
7,5Food
7,8Crew
Airline reviews

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

8,0 ExcellentMuamer, Sept 2026
Read more Turkish Airlines reviews

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I am a US citizen coming from Uganda to IST to LAX I was to be rerouted to Houston for Ebola health screen at no extra charge per TA app. At IST Turkish counter 4, they refused to reroute me to Houston unless I paid $1000. Finally, they said they would route me to Houston at no charge but not to LAX. SO I PUT OUT AN EXTRA $300 for Delta to LAX. IF THE US HAS A MANDATORY HEALTH SCREEN, THE AIRLINE NEEDS TO COMPENSATE THE PASSENGER NO EXTRA CHARGE TO FINAL DESTINATION

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

Will be better if the flight will be on time

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

My flight was diverted to a different airport, not my intended destination. My initial flight was scheduled to Chicago Airport, but they changed it to Washington with just under 8 hours before my departure. As a result, I had to pay an additional $700 to book a new flight to my final destination. I tried contacting Kayak, but they were unable to assist me, even after purchasing travel insurance.

late arrival on a TK flight meant I missed my next TA flight. Had to wait a day to get a flight and they would not reschedule me all the way back to Denver. I had to buy a last-minute ticket from Washington Dulles to Denver on top of paying over $6000 for a business class ticket. I don't think I would ever fly Turkish Air again.

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.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGVSRsasQcG/?igsh=dmkxa2s1eHNlbHZs

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

It's the shortest trip one could get from BEG anywhere, so it was fine.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

Lacking online check in, had to wait an hour in order to check in on the counter even without language.

This flight was better, plane was newer and didn’t have broken parts. Flight crew was very attentive and friendly.

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?

Omg my flight was delayed from 4pm to 9:45 pm with no explanation- that is ridiculous

More options for your flight to Istanbul