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$117 Find cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Tel Aviv to Istanbul (TLV-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul 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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1:55 pm - 2:10 amTLV-IST
12h 15m1 stop
3:50 pm - 2:00 amIST-TLV
10h 10m1 stop
$226Aegean Airlines
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Sun, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 8
1:55 pm - 8:00 pmTLV-IST
6h 05m1 stop
8:50 pm - 10:10 amIST-TLV
13h 20m1 stop
$263Aegean Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 21
1:55 pm - 8:00 pmTLV-IST
6h 05m1 stop
11:30 pm - 10:00 amIST-TLV
10h 30m1 stop
Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
4:30 pm - 2:10 amTLV-IST
9h 40m1 stop
8:50 pm - 2:00 amIST-TLV
5h 10m1 stop
$287Aegean Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 18
10:55 am - 10:55 pmTLV-IST
12h 00m1 stop
10:15 pm - 10:00 amIST-TLV
11h 45m1 stop
$297Wizz Air
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
7:20 pm - 11:10 pmTLV-IST
27h 50m2 stops
5:30 am - 12:55 pmIST-TLV
7h 25m1 stop
Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
12:20 am - 9:25 amTLV-IST
9h 05m1 stop
1:15 pm - 11:20 pmIST-TLV
10h 05m1 stop
$394TAROM
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 10
12:20 am - 9:25 amTLV-IST
9h 05m1 stop
10:15 am - 11:20 pmIST-TLV
13h 05m1 stop
$411TAROM
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
5:05 am - 4:45 pmTLV-IST
11h 40m1 stop
5:35 pm - 3:50 amIST-TLV
10h 15m1 stop
$454LOT
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Tue, May 21 - Sat, May 25
5:05 am - 1:05 pmTLV-IST
8h 00m1 stop
5:35 pm - 3:50 amIST-TLV
10h 15m1 stop
$461LOT
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Sun, May 26 - Sat, Jun 1

Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $134 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of tickets is $282 and $269 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul Airport from Tel Aviv were found on Aegean Airlines ($117) and TAROM ($216), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Aegean Airlines ($226) and Wizz Air ($297).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tel Aviv and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$117
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tel Aviv to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What are the common layover cities for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    The airlines offering layover travels on the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route include Austrian Airlines, British Airways, ITA Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates. These airlines mainly have single layovers in Vienna (VIE), Baku (GYD), Sofia (SOF), Athens (ATH), Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), and Dubai (DXB). The layover airport you fly into depends on the airline you fly and the number of layovers you have on the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    About 1197 lb of carbon is emitted by airlines flying to IST from TLV. When traveling the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route, consider airlines offering sustainable travel. The eco-friendly airlines you can fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul include Pegasus Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Turkish Airlines. These airlines provide fuel-efficient flight travel with fewer carbon emissions, at most 63% for Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet, and 61% less carbon by Turkish Airlines.

  • Which airlines offer assistance services from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport for passengers with special needs?

    Consider flying Turkish Airlines from TLV to IST, offering special assistance services to passengers with special needs. You can request a wheelchair from the airline when moving around the airport. Turkish Airlines provides special seating, including seats with extra legroom and proximity to toilets to ensure the comfort of passengers with special needs. The airline allows assistance dogs in the cabin free of charge as long as the dog complies with the regulations, including having the proper documentation. Turkish Airlines also offers communication support to ensure comfort during the journey.

  • What airlines provide unaccompanied minor services from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider booking Turkish Airlines and El Al Israel Airlines, which allow children between 5 and 17 years to travel unaccompanied. A professional is assigned to each child traveling alone to supervise the child and offer assistance services during check-in, deplaning, and in-flight. The airline's staff informs the parents or guardians of the trip and any concerns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport was $117 for a one-way ticket and $226 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tel Aviv and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Tel Aviv and on arrival in Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    Only SWISS offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Tel Aviv and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, Aegean Airlines or TAROM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul are Aegean Airlines and TAROM. With an average price for the route of $412 and an overall rating of 8.0, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. TAROM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $437 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Tel Aviv with another airline. Booking your flights between Tel Aviv and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from TLV to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $455 or less round-trip.
  • Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the primary gateway for international travel in Tel Aviv. The airport is also the primary hub for El Al Israel Airlines and Israir Airlines. You can connect to several destinations globally, including Istanbul, by these airlines from TLV.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST), located on the European side of Istanbul, the Arnavutköy district, is the leading international airport serving Istanbul. The airport also serves nearby districts, including Esenyurt and Mimarsinan.
  • If you are traveling with family, consider flying Turkish Airlines, as the airline offers seat selection and reservation options for families to sit together. The airline provides family check-in, boarding, child seats, kids' meals, and age-appropriate entertainment to suit family needs.
  • Consider flying El Al Israel Airlines if you have carry-on baggage, as the airline allows one piece of carry-on weighing at most 17.6 lb with maximum dimensions of 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches onboard. You can also bring an extra personal item at no additional charge.
  • Consider flying El Al Israel Airlines if you have allergies, as the airline offers special meals, including for those with nut allergies, gluten and lactose intolerance, and other dietary needs. The airline has trained cabin crew members who handle allergies and allows passengers with severe allergies to carry auto-injectors onboard.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tel Aviv to Istanbul. 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.
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8.0
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 901 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.5Food
7.8Boarding
7.9Comfort
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The only issue was a short window to make my connecting flight, and nobody to assist me in finding my way to the next gate.

10.0 ExcellentDave, Apr 2024BUD - ATH
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The only issue was a short window to make my connecting flight, and nobody to assist me in finding my way to the next gate.

There was not any food and I didn't use the entertainment

Just ok. No much of a great travel experience. If you need point A to B they are ok.

Η πτήση εμφάνισε μεγάλη καθυστέρηση και λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το γεγονός ότι επρόκειτο για την τελευταία βραδυνή πτήση, ήταν ιδιαίτερα κουραστικό για τους επιβαίνοντες.

More leg room, great if crew could move people before flight (ie if 3 in a row, offer to move 1 or 2 to an empty 3 seat row rather than let people move themselves after takeoff

Very bad experience during the boarding, the Aegean employees were very rude, and impatient with the passengers

Θα πρέπει να υπάρχει εστίαση στη γρήγορη και εύκολη επιβίβαση/αποβίβαση

Flight was late, boarding totally chaotic, seat uncomfortable, food good, attendants and pilots good.

aegean took off late, which made it impossible for us to make the next flight on air canada, we all ran to the terminal, the plane was still there but the air canada folks wouldn't let us board because they said the door was already closed. they told us we had to go all the way back to aegean desk to arrange another flight.

Priority transfer bag left behind in Amsterdam causing extreme difficulty and inconvenience on arrival destination Athens

Remind me not to fly (eat) at passover with Israeli cartiers. Came out of the aircraft with an incredible neck pain. Crew and entertainment were good.

Great entertainment system. The crew was somewhat helpful, but ignored the calls completely. Also all the isle seats were taken by the time of check-in and we had to squeeze a family of 5 on middle seats in 3 rows - awfully inconvenient to fetch nappies, take kids to the toilet or fetch water. Seat spacing was ok and the missile defence system of ElAl planes is unmatched.

Window seats on the 737 are tight and narrow. Staff was good.

the luggage was delayed to the point i missed my next flight hich was an hour after arrival not good at all

Delayed as always, very dirty and old airplane. Not very friendly staff. Just a sandwich for a 5 hours very expensive flight.

Amazing airport security, and the time of war. Keeping up the excellent service in adverse time

I paid $1050 for this flight. I paid an additional $99 for a "comfort" seat that was nothing by comfort. The "extra leg room" was fake, made up by making the seat slightly recline at the most upright position. That alone, killed my back! In addition, it was so narrow, fitting a Barbie not an average size human (me). I asked for white wine, when beverage were offered, they had only red which I cannot tolerate, so I had to skip, even though I really needed some wine to relax. Cheap! Again, for the price I paid, I should have had a selection of white wines, even in economy. The food, supposedly by Shai Granot- made me want to avoid Granot's restaurants. The beef meatballs were nice and tender. the rice w hairline noodles were so soggy and soft it was disgusting. The so called bread was half dry when reached my tray. I love eggplant, but the mayo killed it. From the country of Tahini & olive oil you offer mayo w eggplant? As I said, I am likely to avoid Granot's restaurants. The exterteinamnet was full with old boring movies, limited and old TV shows and free intrenet only for texting? Again, for a premium price seat and for addition $99 I should have had a fukll internet access. Likely the last time I travel ELAL.

Thank you to EL AL for flying even in war time

It’s the last time I would use this airline

The crew, the flight boarding perfect. It was a nn EL AL plane, but it was OK but inside it was a zoo.

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

Was not able to check in online, so had to stand in line for 90 minutes to get a boarding pass, and I had no luggage to check. Why not let people check in in advance on line? Or at a kiosk at the airport?

Boarding did not have a clue what is an EU disability card

Not a good experience from Lagos was very terrible paying for one extra bag is #403,600 in dollars is $331 which is too high and when get to Ny I don’t receive my bag till 2nd day some of my stuff was damaged am not really happy with Turkish Airlines very poor services.

3 of us were in the business class. All good except the Flight out of Mumbai is too early. It is at 6:30 am. Reporting is at 4 am. We had to get up at 3 am. US connection has 4-5 hours of layover. It would be nicer to start the India flight late (give more time to sleep at home) and have less layover duration in IST.

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

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

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.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

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.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Tel Aviv to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/3Mon
1 stopAegean Airlines
9h 40mTLV-IST
$117
6/3Mon
1 stopAegean Airlines
9h 40mTLV-IST
$119
6/23Sun
1 stopAegean Airlines
12h 15mTLV-IST
$147
6/3Mon
2 stops
25h 00mTLV-IST
$175
6/20Thu
1 stopAegean Airlines
6h 05mTLV-IST
$182
5/13Mon
1 stop
23h 50mTLV-IST
$204
6/1Sat
1 stopTAROM
9h 05mTLV-IST
$216
5/12Sun
1 stopTAROM
22h 05mTLV-IST
$219
8/3Sat
1 stopWizz Air
12h 05mTLV-IST
$262
5/29Wed
1 stopLOT
18h 35mTLV-IST
$291

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Last minute flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopLOT
18h 35mTLV-IST
5/15Wed
multi-stopLOT
13h 55mIST-TLV
$454
5/7Tue
multi-stopLOT
11h 40mTLV-IST
5/17Fri
multi-stopLOT
20h 45mIST-TLV
$462
5/8Wed
multi-stop
9h 35mTLV-IST
5/15Wed
multi-stop
15h 30mIST-TLV
$472
5/10Fri
multi-stop
9h 15mTLV-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stop
20h 05mIST-TLV
$488
5/9Thu
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
22h 05mTLV-IST
5/16Thu
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
10h 45mIST-TLV
$509
5/7Tue
multi-stopTAROM
22h 05mTLV-IST
5/15Wed
multi-stopTAROM
13h 05mIST-TLV
$522
5/7Tue
multi-stopTAROM
22h 05mTLV-IST
5/15Wed
multi-stopTAROM
16h 30mIST-TLV
$557
5/9Thu
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
22h 05mTLV-IST
5/15Wed
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
21h 20mIST-TLV
$620
5/8Wed
multi-stopAegean Airlines
25h 05mTLV-IST
5/14Tue
multi-stopAegean Airlines
11h 15mIST-TLV
$719
5/8Wed
multi-stopAegean Airlines
25h 05mTLV-IST
5/18Sat
multi-stopAegean Airlines
17h 25mIST-TLV
$738

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Tel Aviv - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Tel Aviv (TLV)Israel

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Tel Aviv

Cabin classes:

$1,218
$437

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