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Among airlines operating Lisbon to Istanbul Airport flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Lisbon and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $131 round-trip via Madrid Barajas (MAD), compared to $502 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 13% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Lisbon to Istanbul Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $441 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $476, a difference of $35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lisbon to Istanbul Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Istanbul Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 10:41 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 9:51 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $461. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport takes 4h 46m, covering 1,994 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $268 to $2,258. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Lisbon to Istanbul Airport flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 05m, compared with 8h 14m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 8h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon (Turkey Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport range from $392 to $561, with an average of $461 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.