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Cheapest return fare
178 €
Typical prices: 164 €-275 €
Ajet
Sat 24.10.Thu 29.10.
SAW - FRA • Direct
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Typical prices: 65 €-152 €
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Tue 3.11.
SAW - FRA • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt

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

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Frankfurt

Sat, 24. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct
Ajet Logo
10:10 - 12:30
SAW
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FRA
3h 20mdirect
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16:15 - 21:20
FRA
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SAW
3h 05mdirect
178 €Ajet
Thu, 17. Sep - Mon, 21. Sep
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14:35 - 16:55
SAW
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FRA
3h 20mdirect
Ajet Logo
17:45 - 13:05
FRA
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SAW
18h 20m
1 stop
179 €Ajet
Thu, 17. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
Lufthansa Logo
13:55 - 16:05
IST
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FRA
3h 10mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
17:10 - 21:15
FRA
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IST
3h 05mdirect
179 €Lufthansa
Thu, 17. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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17:35 - 8:20
SAW
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FRA
15h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 22:00
FRA
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SAW
3h 05mdirect
179 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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17:35 - 8:20
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FRA
15h 45m
2 stops
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17:55 - 22:00
FRA
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SAW
3h 05mdirect
180 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 31. Dec - Sun, 3. Jan
Lufthansa Logo
19:05 - 20:10
IST
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FRA
3h 05mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
17:35 - 22:45
FRA
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IST
3h 10mdirect
182 €Lufthansa
Thu, 13. Aug - Sun, 16. Aug
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16:05 - 18:20
SAW
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FRA
3h 15mdirect
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17:35 - 21:40
FRA
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SAW
3h 05mdirect
184 €Pegasus Airlines
Thu, 13. Aug - Sat, 15. Aug
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16:05 - 18:20
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FRA
3h 15mdirect
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19:30 - 23:35
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3h 05mdirect
187 €Pegasus Airlines
Thu, 17. Sep - Sun, 20. Sep
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7:50 - 10:05
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FRA
3h 15mdirect
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19:00 - 23:00
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3h 00mdirect
205 €Turkish Airlines
Sun, 20. Dec - Wed, 6. Jan
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15:35 - 16:45
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3h 10mdirect
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10:55 - 16:05
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205 €Turkish Airlines
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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 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Istanbul usually cost between 205 € and 286 € in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 178 € on Ajet (24. Oct–29. Oct).

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main Airport costs 70 € on the route between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 31% cheaper than other Istanbul-Frankfurt am Main Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Frankfurt Airport, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul 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 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost 138 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 255 € and 240 € respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport

Cheapest flight

69 €
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 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 to Frankfurt Airport flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main Airport was 69 € for a one-way ticket and 178 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport?

    There are 2 airports in Istanbul (Istanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.) and only 1 airport in Frankfurt Airport (Frankfurt am Main). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Frankfurt am Main flight route.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul 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 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Monday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Ajet,Lufthansa,Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

Ajet,Lufthansa, +2 more

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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.
7,4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4454 reviews
7,5Entertainment
7,8Crew
7,3Comfort
7,5Food
7,3Boarding
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We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
IST - LAX
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We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

The service is awesome. The food is the best of all the airlines we have flown before. Totally enjoyable flight, which is quite unusual.

Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

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The rules regarding business class lounge hotel/room access were very confusing. Between flights we had an 11 hour layover in Istanbul, but were denied a room to rest as our layover was too long?? Keep in mind that we arrived there at 3:30am after a long flight. Even multiple Turkish airlines employees were inconsistent with the rules. We ended up paying a high price at the Yotel in the airport in order to get some rest. Good thing I did, as a medical emergency was declared on the flight from Istanbul to Atlanta and I was apparently the only physician on board. Luckily I was able to stabilize the passenger and the flight wasn't diverted. The crew called an overhead announcement for a medical doctor, but insisted that I show them a copy of my medical license which I did. Very strange in my 35 years as a physician and responding multiple times to inflight medical emergencies over the years. I was very glad the passengers issue was resolved, but an acknowledgement of at least a thank you from the crew would have been appreciated.

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

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

Lost long time boarding because of a system anticipation done and they took to long to rectify when travel avant told them .

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sat in 16A in the row in front of us. We understood that she was a Turkish Airlines employee from her interaction with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business but was sitting in economy with us. What annoyed us was the extremely loud conversation she had for the majority of the 12 hour flight with two men, one of which was leaning over the chair in front of her. This was annoying as they were so loud that my wife and I could still hear them despite wearing our noise cancelling earphones. No intervention was taken by the cabin crew. Secondly, she ordered some extra meals from the crew, which we believe to have come from business class, for her male friends. Seeing this in economy is very disheartening. Lastly, one of her male friends pulled out an e-cigarette and was only mildly reprimanded by the cabin crew. Overall, we consider this behaviour completely inappropriate of a Turkish Airlines employee. Next time we will book with Emirites, I don’t think that their employees would be allowed to behave in this manner.

I requested a special meal (kosher) several months ahead of the flight . It was listed on the Turkish air website that I had a kosher meal. In-flight, there was no kosher meal. I was not able to eat during the nearly 8-hour flight. There also was no kosher meal on the second leg of the trip. The flight attendants said there was nothing they could do. They had no idea why the kosher meal was not provided. Very bad meal service.

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.

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

No leg room! Either too hot or cold with these guys!

Sun express is great. Frankfurt airport is the most horrible airport there is

Flight was very late, meaning a missed connection in Frankfurt, and staff completely unhelpful or just absent. Handicap accommodations, reserved in advance, somehow never made it through the system for the second trip in a row!

Twenty-four hours before our flight we wanted to check in online, but was unable to do this, so we walked over to the airport. We were still unable to do it, but it ended up not being a problem doing it that day. One of the women in our group wanted to check two bags, but was unable to do it, but they then let her take the smaller bag with her into the cabin and didn't charge her for that extra bag.

This airline is the cheapest airline I ever seen I had to pay for my seat and it wasn't even same isle with my husband They charge for everything very rude crew All they think is to sell Who care about customer service just sell you tea coffee water etc.

Not good, the plane was warm , they were selling everything even water

During the boarding process women with small children were not invited to board first and were clumped into general crowd boarding, also during the 3 hr flight there was no food or water offered and I was traveling with a small child who needed water. I would appreciated that next time Luftansa informs that on 3 hr flight there would be no food or water offered so that I can prepare for the flight. In addition, traveling to the plane with the bus and then climbing up the stairs into the aircraft with small child and overhead luggage was probably the worst experience that I had in years traveling. Overall, will try to avoid traveling with Luftansa by all means. Thank you

Someones phone kept ringing and the flight assistant did nothing about it. Not even an announcement.

I had such a wonderful flight with Lufthansa. The crew was great and I was able to catch some much needed sleep. I look forward to using Lufthansa in the future!

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

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

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.

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

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

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