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$90 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main

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

Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 10:45 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$180Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 9
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7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 10:45 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$182Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 14
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3:45 pm - 5:00 pmIST-FRA
3h 15mnonstop
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7:05 am - 12:15 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
$185Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 9
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8:10 am - 9:30 amIST-FRA
3h 20mnonstop
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7:05 am - 12:15 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
$187Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
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5:35 pm - 9:10 amIST-FRA
17h 35m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 4:50 pmFRA-IST
18h 25m1 stop
$211Air Serbia
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 9
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7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 4:25 amFRA-IST
6h 00m1 stop
$214Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
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5:20 am - 7:40 pmIST-FRA
16h 20m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 4:50 pmFRA-IST
18h 25m1 stop
$216Air Serbia
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Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 9
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4:50 am - 11:15 amIST-FRA
8h 25m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 4:55 pmFRA-IST
20h 25m1 stop
$231Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 29
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5:55 pm - 10:25 pmIST-FRA
6h 30m1 stop
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6:55 am - 4:55 pmFRA-IST
8h 00m1 stop
$236KLM
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Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 14
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5:55 pm - 10:25 pmIST-FRA
6h 30m1 stop
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6:55 am - 4:55 pmFRA-IST
8h 00m1 stop
$253KLM
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Everything you should know

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.
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $180 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 26% price drop
May
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Cheapest round-trip
$180
Overall average: $181
Lufthansa
Sun 12/7Sun 12/14
IST - FRA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$90
Typical prices: $126-256
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Fri 11/7
IST - FRA • Non-stop
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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.

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, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday 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 October and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $297 and $295 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 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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.

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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.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% 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.
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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 $90 for a one-way ticket and $180 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 $289 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 $247 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 $220 or less one-way and $636 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.
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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

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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

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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.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3993 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
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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.

4.0 OkayChristina, Oct 2025IST - DTW
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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.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

All was good, except my USB charging did not work, so my phone got drained and I could not charge it. Same happened to my neighbour.

I paid extra for more comfort, didn't get any better than any other seat, tv didn't work on both seats, it'd

Flight cancelled support worse than useless. Asking me to drive back and forth between terminal, I was expecting supervisor call within 30 minutes, never happened.

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

good entertainment package but rather small seats for business class

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

Staff was very professional friendly food was okay i used the lufthansa app and it was great told me immediately what gate I should go i would fly with lufthansa anytime

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

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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.

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

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