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Where can I fly from Istanbul Airport?Prices from IST, departing Sat 8/16 and returning Sat 8/23

Book Cheap International Flights from Istanbul

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

Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 18
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10h 00m1 stop
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11:00 am - 10:20 pmSAW-BCN
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7:10 am - 3:35 pmBCN-SAW
7h 25m1 stop
Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11
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2:15 pm - 1:20 amSAW-BCN
12h 05m1 stop
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
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1:00 am - 9:30 amSAW-CIA
9h 30m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 5:25 amCIA-SAW
9h 35m1 stop
Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 17
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9:50 am - 1:25 pmSAW-MAD
4h 35mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 10:10 pmMAD-SAW
4h 10mnonstop
$187Pegasus Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
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3:10 pm - 7:50 amIST-BVA
17h 40m2 stops
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6:00 am - 11:10 pmBVA-IST
16h 10m1 stop
Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
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3:10 pm - 7:50 amIST-BVA
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8:25 am - 3:50 amBVA-IST
18h 25m2 stops
Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
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10:10 am - 7:50 amSAW-BVA
22h 40m2 stops
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8:25 am - 8:50 pmBVA-SAW
11h 25m2 stops
Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 28
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3:10 pm - 9:15 amIST-MAD
19h 05m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 8:30 amMAD-IST
10h 00m1 stop
$193Wizz Air
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
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5:55 pm - 9:25 amSAW-MAD
16h 30m1 stop
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10:35 am - 9:35 pmMAD-SAW
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Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Istanbul

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

Mon, Jul 28 - Tue, Jul 29
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9:25 pm - 10:30 pmIST-ADB
1h 05mnonstop
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6:35 am - 7:55 amADB-IST
1h 20mnonstop
$82Pegasus Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 7
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5:00 am - 6:15 amIST-ADB
1h 15mnonstop
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1:50 am - 3:15 amADB-IST
1h 25mnonstop
$93Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 3
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8:30 am - 9:35 amIST-ADB
1h 05mnonstop
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6:40 am - 8:00 amADB-IST
1h 20mnonstop
$96Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 1
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5:40 pm - 7:00 pmIST-AYT
1h 20mnonstop
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11:35 am - 1:20 pmAYT-IST
1h 45mnonstop
$99Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
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1:20 am - 2:50 amIST-ASR
1h 30mnonstop
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11:40 pm - 1:25 amASR-IST
1h 45mnonstop
$99Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 20
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2:00 am - 3:10 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 7:20 pmESB-IST
1h 20mnonstop
$99Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 21
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1:30 am - 2:50 amIST-DLM
1h 20mnonstop
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12:10 am - 1:45 amDLM-IST
1h 35mnonstop
$99Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jul 28 - Wed, Jul 30
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8:00 am - 9:10 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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10:55 pm - 12:15 amESB-IST
1h 20mnonstop
$103Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 2
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6:00 am - 7:15 amIST-ESB
1h 15mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 6:15 pmESB-IST
1h 15mnonstop
$104Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 7
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Istanbul

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Istanbul Airport.
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Istanbul is Ankara Esenboga (40% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Trabzon (26%) and Antalya (19%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Istanbul Airport?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Istanbul Airport.
There are many international destinations you can fly to from Istanbul Airport. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are San Francisco, Houston and Tokyo.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Istanbul Airport along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Istanbul Airport is United States (15% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are United Kingdom (7%) and Germany (6%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Istanbul Airport?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Istanbul Airport. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Gaziantep, Kayseri, Van, Nevşehir and Dalaman. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Dalaman at $82, while the most expensive was Gaziantep, at $230.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Istanbul Airport?

There are many international destinations you can fly to non-stop from Istanbul Airport. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Shanghai, Tivat, Addis Ababa, Los Angeles and Luqa. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Tivat at $408, while the most expensive was Shanghai, at $783.

What is the longest direct flight from Istanbul Airport?

The longest direct flight you can take from Istanbul Airport is to Mexico City, with a duration of 14h 20m. The next longest is Los Angeles at 13h 50m, followed by a flight to Panama City at 13h 50m.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$126
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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Flights from Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Istanbul to anywhere 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-IAHJul 2025
Do not let go of your mobility equipment. Do not move from the jet bridge until you see your stuff.
MaheepFlew with IndiGoIST-LISApr 2025
Ensure that you have confirmed booking with wheelchair. Also keep extra time in hand.
FarisFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-ORDDec 2024
Come very early to the airport because it’s very huge
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaIST-FRAFeb 2025
Plan time for 5 security checkpoints before boarding.
SunnyFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-SFONov 2024
Turkish lounge is so good, however receptionists are anything but receptive: they were inattentive and rude x 4 Airport is very large for a tight international transfer if inbound flight is 30 min late
KatyFlew with LOTIST-WAWSep 2024
Get to the airport at least 2.5 hours early. It will take you about 90 mins to check in with LOT. The workers are unfriendly and uncommunicative so don’t expect good service.
Verified travelerFlew with Air AlbaniaIST-TIAJul 2024
If your traveling with a baby make sure you bring your baby items onboard with you!
AmrFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-MUCAug 2024
Be three hours before boarding as long queues at immigration and security chk
MohamadFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-ORDJun 2024
Make sure that you have enough transit time because the airport is huge
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-FRUJun 2024
Make sure you have a long enough layover to catch your flight
LindaFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-IADApr 2024
Get there early! There are more layers of screening than in the U.S. We were handled by 10 different people on the way to the gate. Lines can get long.
KFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LHRMar 2024
Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-IAHJan 2024
It may be worth dealing directly with certain airlines, vice third-party bookings. The inability to hold an intity accountable for misques while in transit is an unnecessary frustration.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-MIAJan 2024
Be prepared that you may not have WIFI the entire time so make other arrangements if necessary.

FAQs for booking flights out of Istanbul Airport

  • What is Istanbul also known as?

    Istanbul Airport’s airport code is IST. It can also be referred to as Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from 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 Istanbul Airport.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from 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 from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Istanbul Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Abu Dhabi $121 one-way - $539 round-trip; Frankfurt am Main $608 one-way - $626 round-trip; London $215 one-way - $620 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Worldwide? 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1373 reviews
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

6.0 GoodKathleen P, Jun 2025EDI - AMS
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

This flight was in the air when the national power outage happened on 28 April 2025 in Spain and Portugal. As a result Lisbon airport was closed and the flight was diverted to Porto. There were no phones, internet or ATMs working and the Turkish Airlines ground crew in Porto were trying to find alternative transport to Lisbon (by bus). This did not materialise until late in the evening. The Turkish Airlines ground crew suggested that passengers may find their own way of getting to Lisbon. That in itself is a failure of Turkish Airlines, but understandable as there were no means of communication. The Turkish Airlines ground crew also said that any expenses insured for travel to Lisbon will be refunded by the Airline through their website. Unfortunately, I could find no way to travel back to Lisbon other than to hitch hike with an Uber driver. Because no systems were available and no credit card payment possible I paid the driver 140 Euros in cash with no receipt as systems were down. I arrived at my Lisbon hotel at 23:30 (flight was scheduled to land at 12:30). Upon contacting Turkish Airlines for compensation they are not willing to do anything as I do not have an invoice for my expenses. They do not even consider the 10 hours of delay and inactivity on their part as a reason to provide any sort of curtesy towards me. I find their behaviour appalling.

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

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

The decided to just remove our booking without telling us. It ended up costing us thousands

The international flight from PHL to Lisbon was one of the worst I’ve experienced, ever. What was really disappointing was the entire experience of comfort and service in the coach cabin after takeoff. The food was inedible and the wine served with dinner was such low quality - it tasted of petrol. I couldn’t eat more than a bite or two of the chicken entree, being worried it would make me ill. The service took so long to reach the entire coach cabin, I ended up having the lights turned off on me as though I had to rush though dinner (though as I mentioned, it wasn’t as if I ate much - only the salad). Most of the attendants seemed generally annoyed and were not friendly or polite. While there was some turbulence, it wasn’t too uncomfortable and I know that is just a chance. The temperature of the cabin was so warm, even a friend a row or two up and on the other side of the plane felt like this. To top it all off, the seat was so uncomfortable and flattened/overused, I had back pains for DAYS afterward.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

I love my flight from Munich to San Diego — highly recommend British Airways.

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

Yet again BA flight was delayed. Only one delayed. No updates from ground staff. Plane was dirty and staff were disinterested.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Was very bad the cancel the flight after when we arrived to London

Aer Lingus was the actual airline so they handled everything professionally.

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

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