Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul to Stuttgart:

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 and lands at 11:34
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 23:54.

The flight takes about 3h 04m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart.

A direct flight from Istanbul to Stuttgart takes 3h 04m, covering 2.844 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.

Return flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart range from 113 € to 236 €, with an average of 157 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 113 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the 157 € route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 156 € return, compared with 257 € via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Ajet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Istanbul to Stuttgart flights are:

• Ajet: 90% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 89% on time
• Pegasus Airlines: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 10 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul to Stuttgart flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 38%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 0%.

Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport (STR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sixt
• Europcar

Flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually arrive at Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 to Stuttgart route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Istanbul to Stuttgart. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 154 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 212 €, a difference of 58 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Istanbul and Stuttgart. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 17m, compared to 8h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 57m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Stuttgart is 2 hours behind Istanbul (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Stuttgart are Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Porsche-Arena, and Palladium Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Stuttgart on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul to Stuttgart flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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