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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 and lands at 9:51
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 21:51.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Stuttgart to Istanbul:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Stuttgart to Istanbul takes 3h 01m, 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 Stuttgart to Istanbul range from 143 € to 307 €, with an average of 212 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 143 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the 212 € route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at 211 € return and stopover options via Skopje (SKP) at 206 €.

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

• Turkish Airlines: 91% on time
• Ajet: 83% on time
• Pegasus Airlines: 78% 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 9 €–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 Stuttgart to Istanbul flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around 9 €:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around 11 €:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• 724Rent

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

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 Stuttgart to Istanbul route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Stuttgart to Istanbul. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 200 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 239 €, a difference of 39 €.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

Flying via Sofia (SOF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 40m, compared to 6h 05m via Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) and 6h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Kapaliçarşi, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Stuttgart to Istanbul flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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.