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2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 226 € return, compared with 261 € via a stopover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 15 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport pass through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 209 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 259 €, a difference of 50 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Frankfurt Central Station, Festhalle, and Congress Center Messe Frankfurt. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 and lands at 8:51
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 0:11.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of 225 €. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 3h 11m, covering 2.956 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 161 € to 1.594 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 141 €, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from 184 € to 271 €, with an average of 225 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 184 € counts as a good deal.