IST - FRA

$82 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main departing on 12/10. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$177
Typical prices: $138-$237
Lufthansa
Di 12/2Sa 12/6
IST - FRA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$82
Typical prices: $55-$139
Turkish Airlines
Mi 12/10
IST - FRA • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Lufthansa's Economy Flex allows free rebooking.
United's Economy Plus seats offer extra legroom.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Top airlines
Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $178 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 24% price drop
November
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Frankfurt am Main!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Di, Dez 2 - Sa, Dez 6
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 6:05 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$177Lufthansa
Find Deal
Fr, Feb 27 - Mo, Mrz 2
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
5:40 pm - 10:45 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$178Lufthansa
Find Deal
Do, Dez 25 - Fr, Jan 2
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 6:05 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$185Lufthansa
Find Deal
Di, Dez 16 - Mi, Dez 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 9:30 amIST-FRA
3h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:35 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
$188Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Di, Jan 20 - Sa, Jan 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 9:30 amIST-FRA
3h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:35 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
$192Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Fr, Dez 19 - So, Jan 4
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 7:40 amIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 6:05 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$206Lufthansa
Find Deal
Do, Feb 5 - Sa, Feb 7
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 7:40 amIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 6:05 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$218Lufthansa
Find Deal
Do, Dez 11 - Di, Dez 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 5:00 pmIST-FRA
3h 15mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:35 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
$230Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Fr, Dez 19 - So, Jan 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 7:35 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 4:25 amFRA-IST
6h 00m1 stop
$231Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Fr, Feb 27 - Mo, Mrz 2
Air Serbia Logo
5:20 am - 7:40 pmIST-FRA
16h 20m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:25 pm - 4:50 pmFRA-IST
18h 25m1 stop
$233Air Serbia
Find Deal
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in December.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

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

For Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Frankfurt am Main back to Istanbul Airport, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost $166 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $296 and $277 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

 
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.
Airlines
United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Economy Flex allows free rebooking, ideal for changing travel plans.


Lufthansa offers FlyNet Messaging for free to Miles & More members on short-haul flights.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Read more
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Read more

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main

When to book flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport was $82 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

    On your way to Frankfurt am Main, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $259 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $233 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

    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 Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and FRA 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $169 or less one-way and $616 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Monday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main? 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4048 reviews
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
Airline reviews

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

2.0 MediocreMichael, Nov 2025IST - EWR
Read more Turkish Airlines reviews

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

Come on. A two hour, 7am flight and a small bottle of water and a tiny chocolate bar was provided. No coffee, no nothing. Poor.

Not enough veg food for passengers. I actually did not get veg food and starved the entire flight duration.

The crew on my Frankfurt to Chicago flight were outstanding!! Friendly, helpful and worth taking the time to write an excellent review on their behalf. I would fly Lufthansa again just because of their warmth, kindness and humor!

Overall, the service was excellent, the crew verry professional, and departures and arrivals were perfect.

The staff were so very cheerful and happy! It really made my day to encounter such chipper folks throughout my journey

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

The service and food was excellent. The remote control for entertainment did not function properly.

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

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

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGVSRsasQcG/?igsh=dmkxa2s1eHNlbHZs

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.

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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Information on your arrival and departure airports