IST - NYC

$318 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to New York

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Cheapest round-trip
$486
Typical prices: $659-$797
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/19Thu 4/23
IST - EWR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$571
Typical prices: $622-$728
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/14Fri 2/20
IST - EWR • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to New York (IST-NYC)

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

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 1:15 pm
IST
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EWR
15h 45m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 3:40 am
EWR
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IST
27h 20m
2 stops
$486Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Fri, Jun 5
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 1:15 pm
IST
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EWR
39h 45m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 3:40 am
EWR
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IST
27h 20m
2 stops
$493Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, Jun 5
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 2:59 pm
IST
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EWR
17h 29m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 3:40 am
EWR
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IST
27h 20m
2 stops
$495Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 7:35 pm
IST
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EWR
20h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 12:25 am
EWR
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IST
18h 50m
1 stop
$500British Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 1:50 pm
IST
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EWR
14h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 5:25 pm
EWR
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IST
14h 55m
1 stop
$501British Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:00 pm
IST
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EWR
20h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 5:30 pm
EWR
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IST
15h 00m
1 stop
$504American Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 15
American Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
IST
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JFK
31h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 6:55 pm
JFK
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IST
14h 15m
1 stop
$530American Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 11:45 am
IST
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JFK
27h 05m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
7:30 pm - 3:55 pm
JFK
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IST
12h 25m
1 stop
$535Air Serbia
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:59 pm
IST
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LGA
18h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 10:45 pm
LGA
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IST
18h 30m
2 stops
$676United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:44 pm
IST
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LGA
20h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 10:45 pm
LGA
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IST
19h 16m
2 stops
$678United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to New York 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 New York?

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 New York departing in April.

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to New York costs $576 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Newark Airport (EWR). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 2% cheaper than other Istanbul Airport-New York routes. The most popular route is between Istanbul Airport (IST) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York?

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

When flying from Istanbul Airport to New York, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York, 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 New York is February, where tickets cost $577 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $772 and $730 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to New York?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $667, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York?

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 New York, 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 New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to New York

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$318
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Istanbul to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Istanbul to New York 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
Jan 2026
Don’t board the aircraft empty stomach. Bring some food with you because you won’t get any food served for a quiet a while
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
May 2025
We got in line for passport control instead of going to the transfer section after arriving from Zagreb and wasted precious time. We wish there were obvious signs to show transfer passengers where to go. (Maybe we missed the signs?) The food was delicious and the crew were excellent.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York was $318 for a one-way ticket and $486 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul Airport and New York?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to New York?

    Istanbul Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave Istanbul Airport from Istanbul and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to New York?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to New York?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to New York, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to New York are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $831 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $543 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York?

    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 New York.

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

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

    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 New York 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 to New York?

    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 New York 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 New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $643 or less one-way and $678 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to New York.
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Direct departures

Istanbul to New York

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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New York to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to New York. 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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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1443 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

4.0 OkayShereen, Dec 2025
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

This review is based on 2 things: 1. The lack of hygiene on the plane. 2. William - the head flight attendant. The lack of cleanliness on the plane upon arrival was appalling. Being given a sanitizing wipe upon boarding of the plane is shocking when you consider the cost of a business class flight. UA expects me to do their job and clean all the bread, food and debris left from previous guests. Does this sound normal to you. The seat, the food table and the sides were full of crumbs, chocolate and dirt. When I told the flight attendant they just gave me more wipes so I could clean it myself. Secondly, William the business cabin head flight attendant was so busy flirting with a couple in the front that his attention to the other guests was minimal. He continuously asked them if they were ok or if they needed anything and it didn’t matter if the rest of us needed anything. And if you are the lead attendant shouldn’t you be checking if the bathrooms in business class are clean and needing toilet paper. There were 2 bathrooms in business. Halfway through the flight the first bathroom was closed and the second bathroom was dirty and had no toilet paper one hour and a half before the flight landed. He needs additional training on prioritizing things. He should care less about flirting and more about his work

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

United lost my travel information and canceled my original flight. I had a seat assignment but was refused the booking. I had to prove that I went to Germany on United Very concerned about security that no one recorded my passport from Cleveland to NY and NY to Frankfurt I arrived at home at 12:30am on Saturday instead of 8pm I expect a full refund from United Please provide information to assure compensation

Both flights were delayed over 1 hour. And I had to pay for seats, even though my reservation supposedly included free seat selection.

Crew was great. But my flight was late arriving and as a result, I missed my connecting flight to Richmond. I had to catch a later flight. On a positive note, the attendants at the counter were extremely helpful in booking my later flight. They book my on the next flight to Richmond.

I was told in Florence my bag would go directly to Indianapolis. I had to wait to get it. Then security in EWR was slow so I missed my flight as United would not allow me on the plane even though it was still on the tarmac and the door to the tunnel was open. I blame both Lufthansa and United for refusing to allow me on board a plane that was clearly still on the tarmac. Behind me two grandparents and their ten year old grandson were on same flight from Munich to EWR. They were refused to board the United flight. So we had to sit for 12 hours in airport until next flight. No compensation has been offered either by Lufthansa or United.

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

I was in a bulkhead seat and my tray table wasn't level. Eating was difficult.

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

Boarding and flight itself was smooth and temperature during the flight was perfect. It was just overall vibe for long distance flight, felt cheap ( comparing to KLM or TUI that I used recently). Entertainment out of date movies with poor picture quality, no games, flight map wasn't working

Basic, 737 Boeing, business class is just an economy class seat with blocked middle seat (European standard).

Entertainment is nonexistent. Food might have been good, however due to language barriers I didn’t get to have any food. Flat bed seats and layout was excellent. Crew efficient and straightforward, but lacking any western style approach. Not that I’d expect anything else, but one could have hoped.

Unorganized, late and they lost my bag for several days.

Flight took very long to even get checked in for, everything was late and written out by hand. My luggage was lost for several days and it was the most unorganized flight experience of my life.

Delaying more than 5 hours from Belgrade to Tirana Information very rude to questions

It's the shortest trip one could get from BEG anywhere, so it was fine.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

They had lost my ticket and despite showing them the confirmation email with the itinerary and receipt of payment for the flight they could not put me on that flight and rescheduled departure postponing it by a whole week

Kraljevo is very convenient airport. It's brand new, small.and efficient. Great job!

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