BUF - IST

$555 Find Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Istanbul

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Buffalo to Istanbul, 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 Buffalo to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$555
Overall average: $958
Lufthansa
Tue 4/7Tue 4/14
BUF - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$3,925
Typical prices: $587-$598
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/7
BUF - IST • 1 stop
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $555 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 39% price drop
August
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Istanbul (BUF-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Buffalo 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Istanbul

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Lufthansa Logo
7:45 pm - 2:05 am
BUF
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IST
23h 20m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 6:49 pm
IST
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BUF
22h 04m
2 stops
$555Lufthansa
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
British Airways Logo
5:45 pm - 7:05 pm
BUF
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IST
18h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 9:30 pm
IST
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BUF
33h 05m
2 stops
$563British Airways
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 6:05 pm
BUF
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IST
20h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:06 pm
IST
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BUF
20h 36m
2 stops
$579United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Lufthansa Logo
2:49 pm - 10:45 pm
BUF
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IST
24h 56m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 11:56 pm
IST
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BUF
35h 56m
2 stops
$592Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
BUF
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IST
23h 00m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:40 am - 8:43 pm
IST
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BUF
22h 03m
3 stops
$701Air Canada
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 5:35 am
BUF
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IST
25h 36m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:15 pm
IST
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BUF
20h 55m
1 stop
$763Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 6:45 am
BUF
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IST
27h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 9:04 am
IST
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BUF
20h 34m
1 stop
$777Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 10:45 pm
BUF
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IST
24h 53m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:51 pm
IST
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BUF
22h 21m
2 stops
$780United Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22
Delta Logo
7:56 pm - 3:50 am
BUF
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IST
24h 54m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 7:16 pm
IST
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BUF
32h 21m
2 stops
$782Delta
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 4:40 pm
BUF
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IST
20h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 11:04 am
IST
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BUF
26h 44m
1 stop
$864Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Istanbul flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,180 and $1,139 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$555
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Buffalo to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport was $639 for a one-way ticket and $555 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Buffalo and Istanbul?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Istanbul?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul, Delta or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul are Delta and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $973 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,053 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Buffalo to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Istanbul?

    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 with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Istanbul?

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Buffalo to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Buffalo to Istanbul? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8129 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

10.0 ExcellentZebrina, Jan 2026
LGA - CAE
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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