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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
160 €
Typical prices: 251 €-155 €
Lufthansa
Thu 1.10.Wed 25.11.
IST - FRA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
75 €
Typical prices: 85 €-160 €
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27.6.
IST - FRA • 1 stop
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Lufthansa Economy Flex adds rebooking options; United Economy Plus gives extra legroom.
At Istanbul Airport, expect security waits; FRA can have baggage delays on arrival.
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Most punctual • 84% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt (IST-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Frankfurt

Thu, 1. Oct - Wed, 25. Nov
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13:55 - 16:05
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FRA
3h 10mdirect
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13:00 - 18:10
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3h 10mdirect
160 €Lufthansa
Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct
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5:40 - 7:50
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FRA
3h 10mdirect
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17:20 - 21:25
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3h 05mdirect
164 €Lufthansa
Thu, 8. Oct - Fri, 23. Oct
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5:40 - 7:50
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FRA
3h 10mdirect
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12:50 - 16:55
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3h 05mdirect
167 €Lufthansa
Wed, 15. Jul - Sun, 25. Oct
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17:50 - 20:00
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FRA
3h 10mdirect
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13:00 - 18:10
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3h 10mdirect
178 €Lufthansa
Mon, 6. Jul - Sun, 27. Sep
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17:55 - 20:05
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FRA
3h 10mdirect
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17:10 - 21:15
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3h 05mdirect
180 €Lufthansa
Fri, 24. Jul - Sat, 29. Aug
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17:20 - 9:35
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FRA
17h 15m
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14:15 - 1:20
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10h 05m
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186 €KLM
Sat, 10. Oct - Sat, 5. Dec
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5:50 - 8:00
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FRA
3h 10mdirect
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17:35 - 22:45
FRA
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3h 10mdirect
187 €Lufthansa
Fri, 24. Jul - Sat, 29. Aug
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13:55 - 16:05
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3h 10mdirect
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17:20 - 21:25
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3h 05mdirect
189 €Lufthansa
Fri, 25. Sep - Sun, 11. Oct
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13:55 - 16:05
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3h 10mdirect
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17:10 - 21:15
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3h 05mdirect
190 €Lufthansa
Mon, 6. Jul - Sat, 26. Sep
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17:55 - 20:05
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3h 10mdirect
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17:20 - 21:25
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191 €Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Frankfurt flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in October.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Frankfurt Airport on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost 137 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 252 € and 230 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 302 € on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight75 €
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport was 75 € for a one-way ticket and 160 € for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Frankfurt Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main are Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of 236 € and an overall rating of 6,8, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 225 € and an overall rating of 7,4.

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

    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 from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Frankfurt Airport from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 126 € or less one-way and 236 € or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Monday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Frankfurt? 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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4411 reviews
7,5Food
7,5Entertainment
7,3Comfort
7,8Crew
7,3Boarding
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
IST - JFK
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

Overall, we were satisfied with the Lufthansa flights to and from Rome/Zurich. Issue was the Frankfurt airport connection. It is HORRIBLE, but has nothing to do with the flight. Flight was very comfortable. Food was just OK. Staff was great and able to relax during the flight. Would definitely fly again!

Boarding was very good, crew attentive and friendly, seat size comfy, screen size nice. However, the seatbelt segment with the buckle is extremely short, which made fastening the seatbelt very complicated. Moreover, the bluetooth pairing of the audio system didn't work. It was not possible to have proper audio. The flight info software didn't work, too.

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

They messed up my seat so I didn’t get the one I paid for

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Most things went well, but the legroom was lacking. The crew were great.

I was very happy to see that Lufthansa had direct flights from Frankfurt to Tampa. The pasta dinner was delicious, but the pizza wasn't that good. I suggest a selection of wurst and cheese with crackers or an egg wrap might be more refreshing.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

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.

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

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.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

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.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

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