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$101 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul (FRA-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Fri, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 25
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11:25 am - 3:35 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 8:00 pmIST-FRA
3h 05mnonstop
Mon, Jun 23 - Thu, Jun 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 7:15 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:00 pmIST-FRA
3h 15mnonstop
$204Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
Air Serbia Logo
8:20 pm - 2:55 pmFRA-IST
17h 35m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:40 pm - 9:00 amIST-FRA
18h 20m1 stop
$218Air Serbia
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
Lufthansa Logo
5:20 pm - 9:20 pmFRA-IST
3h 00mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 pm - 8:00 pmIST-FRA
3h 05mnonstop
$224Lufthansa
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Sun, Aug 31 - Wed, Oct 1
Croatia Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 12:10 amFRA-IST
6h 55m1 stop
Croatia Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 4:35 pmIST-FRA
12h 30m1 stop
$230Croatia Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
Air Serbia Logo
9:50 am - 3:30 amFRA-IST
16h 40m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
2:20 pm - 7:30 pmIST-FRA
6h 10m1 stop
$240Air Serbia
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
Lufthansa Logo
5:20 pm - 9:20 pmFRA-IST
3h 00mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 pm - 8:00 pmIST-FRA
3h 05mnonstop
$262Lufthansa
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Sat, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 5
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7:20 am - 11:50 pmFRA-IST
15h 30m1 stop
LOT Logo
1:55 pm - 9:40 amIST-FRA
20h 45m1 stop
$288LOT
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Fri, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 25
Croatia Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 12:10 amFRA-IST
29h 10m2 stops
Croatia Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:30 pmIST-FRA
13h 00m1 stop
$289Croatia Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 21
LOT Logo
7:50 pm - 11:50 pmFRA-IST
27h 00m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 9:40 amIST-FRA
17h 10m1 stop
$320LOT
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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
FRA

Expect long queues at check-in and security. Arrive early, especially during peak seasons, to avoid stress and delays.

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IST

Use the Havaist shuttles for a comfortable and affordable ride to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $387 and $353 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$101
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% increase in price.
Flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport was $101 for a one-way ticket and $192 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    Lufthansa, and Air Astana offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of $236 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $197 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $187 or less one-way and $334 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main 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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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3848 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Food
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
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for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

2.0 MediocreBobo, Jun 2025SJJ - IST
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for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

All was fine , but air conditioning was not working on board properly so was very hot

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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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.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

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

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

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

Hard to use tables and TV screens interfere with the enjoyment of flight experience. Other than that it was a smooth and comfortable ride and we were well taken care of.

The food not that great. Did not like the fact that we could not purchase upgrade at the airport

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

The plane was over an hour late taking off... the plane was rather tired looking, seat cushion was thin and uncomfortable, the sound on my entertainment system wasn't working... crew are not friendly.

Excellent flight overall. Lufthansa Business service was excellent with great cabin crew and very good food and wines. The seat comfort was excellent. Only a slight reduction in score due to the 747-400 being a relatively loud aircraft these days.

Boarding and flight update was fantastic as I experienced about a 10-15 delayed for both flights. The food served onboard was great; the service of the flight attendants was excellent.

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

I like the service and the efficiency. I am lactose intolerant and the lactose intolerant meal in business class was not astounding. Also, the business class fully reclining seats are not that comfortable.

Food was great but they didn't clear my meal tray for 3 hours. You'd think they could check though the cabin now and then.

Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Still waiting to hear back when it will be delivered.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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