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$85 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 5/6. 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 Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$177
Typical prices: $241-$179
Turkish Airlines
lun 5/11lun 5/18
IST - FRA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$85
Typical prices: $91-$174
Turkish Airlines
mer 5/6
IST - FRA • Non-stop
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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

lun, mag 11 - lun, mag 18
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7:45 am - 10:00 am
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7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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3h 00mnonstop
$177Turkish Airlines
mer, mag 13 - mar, mag 19
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3:30 pm - 5:35 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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$178Turkish Airlines
mar, mag 12 - mar, mag 19
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11:30 am - 1:40 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
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6:50 am - 11:00 am
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3h 10mnonstop
$181Turkish Airlines
sab, mag 9 - dom, mag 17
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11:30 am - 1:40 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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$188Turkish Airlines
mar, mag 12 - mar, mag 26
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11:30 am - 1:40 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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$189Turkish Airlines
gio, apr 30 - mer, mag 6
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5:50 pm - 8:00 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
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8:55 am - 1:00 pm
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$194Lufthansa
ven, mag 8 - dom, mag 10
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7:30 am - 9:40 am
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3h 10mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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$199Turkish Airlines
mar, mag 26 - mar, giu 2
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1:55 pm - 4:05 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
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5:20 pm - 9:25 pm
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$210Lufthansa
ven, mag 1 - dom, mag 3
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3h 10mnonstop
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$222Lufthansa
mar, giu 2 - ven, giu 5
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4:35 am - 6:45 am
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$223Turkish Airlines
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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.

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 May.

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 Thursday, with Tuesday 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 $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $292 and $255 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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 $85 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 $223 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 $241 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 $575 or less one-way and $739 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.
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 4306 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.5Food
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Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

It was very good excitement. We Enjoy everything except the food

The crew was awesome. My husband fell while traveling to the WC and got a head abrasion. The crew helped him greatly and a physician that was also on the flight checked him out as well. They all get an A+!

Online check in and seat assignments are terrible. All 4 flights

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

The crew checked the immigration laws very quickly for Russian citizenship and confirmed our FVTF for Singapore for 96 hrs. Thank you.

Original Lufthansa flights were canceled and the alternative route that was offered required cab transfer in New York from JFK to Newark at my own expense. Who can refund these $218?

flight was packed, had to check my carryon bag, tiny snack bag offered, but we arrived on time and thats what counts

I loved the blankets and the meals and drinks and snacks !

Everything was good. I had never heard about Discover airlines before. I was pleasantly surprized. They made everything easy. The pilot kept us very well informed and he was funny too. They boarded passengers from the front and back of the plane simultaneously.

Delayed getting out for no good reason. Tight connect lead to a missing bag in Hamburg. Waited two hours at the airport to get the bag from the next flight.

Crew could have been more helpful in helping to find location to store luggage in overhead bins in order to expedite seating. Seating was cramped and uncomfortable.. Other than that it was a standard flight.

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

Very good, i got two seats for myself, and was comfortable with the blanket i got

Not to bad but it was hard changing my seat

Terrible. Both flights were significantly delayed, no luggage, made me check my small bag when many, many others had much larger carry-ons, not even a bottle of water . . . I will not fly Discover Airlines again.

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

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

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

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

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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

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