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Cheapest round-trip
$265
Typical prices: $202-$478
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Tue 12/1Fri 12/4
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Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $191-$475
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Wed 12/2Wed 12/9
MAN - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Istanbul (MAN-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Manchester to Istanbul

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
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5:00 pm - 2:50 am
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6h 50m
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4:30 am - 5:00 pm
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15h 30m
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$265Lufthansa
Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 2
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8:55 pm - 11:40 pm
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24h 45m
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4:30 am - 8:55 am
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6h 25m
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$265Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 6
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5:05 pm - 5:55 pm
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21h 50m
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5:55 pm - 8:20 am
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17h 25m
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$266Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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9:00 am - 8:45 am
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21h 45m
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9:25 am - 9:05 am
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25h 40m
2 stops
$268Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 25
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5:00 pm - 2:50 am
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6h 50m
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4:30 am - 4:15 pm
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14h 45m
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$269Lufthansa
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 27
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5:00 pm - 2:50 am
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6h 50m
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4:30 am - 4:15 pm
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14h 45m
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$269Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27
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5:00 pm - 2:50 am
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6h 50m
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4:30 am - 4:15 pm
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14h 45m
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$269Lufthansa
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:30 pm - 5:35 am
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4h 05mnonstop
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8:15 am - 9:40 am
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4h 25mnonstop
$287Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21
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10:30 pm - 5:35 am
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4h 05mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
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4h 20mnonstop
$290Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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10:55 pm - 4:55 am
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4h 00mnonstop
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9:55 am - 12:05 pm
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4h 10mnonstop
$293Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Manchester to Istanbul 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 Manchester to Istanbul Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Manchester usually cost between $376 and $519 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $265 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 27-Oct 2).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Istanbul?

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

When flying from Manchester to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Manchester, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Istanbul 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 Manchester to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $460 and $451 respectively.

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

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 $535, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Istanbul 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 Manchester to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Manchester to Istanbul

 
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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$139
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Manchester to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Istanbul 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 Manchester to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Istanbul Airport was $139 for a one-way ticket and $265 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Manchester and Istanbul?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to Istanbul?

    Manchester airport is called Manchester and the only airport in Istanbul is Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 777-200/200ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Manchester to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Manchester and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Manchester to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Manchester to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or easyJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and easyJet. With an average price for the route of $360 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. easyJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $181 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Istanbul?

    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 Manchester to Istanbul.

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

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

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline. Booking your flights between Manchester and IST 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 Manchester to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul from Manchester 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 Manchester to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $531 or less one-way and $780 or less round-trip.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Manchester to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Istanbul. 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 Manchester to Istanbul? 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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7.8Crew
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Was disappointed because we had paid extra to choose our seats 3 weeks before the trip and only 2 days before departure I get an email that our seats from beyrout to Istanbul were bumped from row 15 to 25 without any good explanation. Someone else took our seats . What’s the point of paying extra to reserve our seats if they are going to do that. That was not right or ethical.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Was disappointed because we had paid extra to choose our seats 3 weeks before the trip and only 2 days before departure I get an email that our seats from beyrout to Istanbul were bumped from row 15 to 25 without any good explanation. Someone else took our seats . What’s the point of paying extra to reserve our seats if they are going to do that. That was not right or ethical.

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

A good airline, but at checking in, they allocated seats for my wife, and I far away from each other, and to change them, they wanted a payment, such a bad policy, it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth All was good on the plane, good food, but the air hostess was abrupt and a bit rough dealing with the passengers, but one has to find excuses for staff working under pressure

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

Fast boarding, smooth takeoff and landing. plenty of space in seats. Excellent air-conditioning on a hot day. Perfect experience

Sitting on the last row in between the aisle and a massive person, all people going to the bathroom bumped into me including the flight attendants.

The best budget airline in Europe. Flight was on time, crew friendly and worked hard during flight and were able to meet our needs. Only downside (not the airline's fault), there were no rear steps.

It was transportation nothing more. I will give a positive rating over Ryanair. We missed our Ryanair flight the night before and received rude and unconcerned treatment from the Ryanair customer service. It was late. We were very tired and stressed after doing our best to get to the airport. The so called customer service ladies were completely unconcerned from the start. Aside from that, the flight to London seemed to be their opportunity for advertising. No time to relax as attendants were constantly in the aisle selling. I will never fly Ryanair again!!

Boarding could be better. To get through your gate but to be stood in a corridor for 20 minutes is not great.

Would not advise EasyJet for a 5 hour flight…small plane and hence a lot of turbulence. No inflight entertainment so struggle to pass time in cramped seats. We also fell victim to extra charge for our cabin bags, although bag dimensions were ok, but the handle was rigid and slightly fell outside their testing cage!!….never again will we fly with this airline and be party to their scams for making money!

The food and so are to expensive and old . Crew whas not very friendly . Apparently some other passenger can just Push through the waiting people to board while almost punching me and a father with a child down the stairs. Its always something with easy jet . The seats of row 26 where lose . And for a guy of my size there is absolutely no leg room at all .

Seats, WC,sizes for today's generation adults, and if technical problems arise a complimentary coffee, water nice for waiting one hours, the rest is perfect (pilot and cabin crew)

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

Not great!!! Seats in Business class were horrible; no cushion!!!

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

The connection to LYON was very tight. The flight was nearly finished boarding when we got to the gate

Boarding process non existent. No WiFi. No entertainment. Cramped old plane. Worst Kosher meal ever presented on a flight.

Good experience. Food was great and passengers helped rearrange seats so our family could be seated together

Unable to get Lufthanza code to obtain a boarding pass for my flight. Had to exit and re-register to get on the flight. Extremely frustrating.

My flight was delayed for more than an hour due to planning amd scheduling issues all of which were Lufthansa's responsibility. They failed dismally at doing what was agreed upon and their reparations were inadequate and completely useless to us. The flight crew were lovely however the ground crew working out of their customer service were the modt rude and obnoxious people i have ever had the misfortune of meeting.

Great crew No entertainment as very short flight and not necessary so no problem I slept so don’t know if there was food or not but there normally is

The crew that checked at the gate was completely unprofessional, i had a child, stroller and a carry on luggage and the crew did not bother providing any help getting down 3 flight if stairs. I asked for hel and they ignored me

I resent being called a ‘guest’ of Pegasus airlines and then they refuse to give me water, because they want to sell it to me. Also, the baggage allowances are ridiculously stingy. I also resent the way staff are on the look out to catch passengers out. I would never dream of treating my ‘guests’ like Pegasus treats us.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

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.

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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.

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.

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

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