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Cheapest round-trip
$823
Typical prices: $880-$1,339
LOT
Tue 3/13Sun 3/25
MIA - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$899
Typical prices: $899-$1,364
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/29Sun 5/6
MIA - IST • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 11h 26m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 30% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $688 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Miami to Istanbul (MIA-IST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Miami to Istanbul

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Jan 31
LOT Logo
7:35 pm - 11:10 amMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
31h 35m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Krakow J. Paul II Balice
LOT Logo
3:00 pm - 5:35 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
34h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$823LOT
Sat, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 24
LOT Logo
10:00 pm - 5:35 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
35h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
LOT Logo
12:10 pm - 6:35 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
61h 25m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$823LOT
Thu, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 24
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4:40 pm - 6:10 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
17h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 pm - 3:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$823Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 26
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5:40 pm - 6:10 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
17h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 3:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$823Lufthansa
Sat, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 25
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4:55 pm - 2:30 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
38h 35m2 stops Tampa London Heathrow
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8:15 am - 11:48 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
22h 33m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
$823British Airways
Sun, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 18
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10:20 pm - 12:25 amMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
43h 05m2 stops Tampa London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
8:15 am - 11:48 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
22h 33m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
$823British Airways
Thu, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 10
Air France Logo
3:35 pm - 5:00 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
18h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
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6:20 am - 8:45 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
21h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$823Air France
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 20
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2:55 pm - 5:55 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
19h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
7:15 am - 8:25 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
21h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$823Air France
Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Feb 11
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12:59 pm - 4:55 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
19h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:15 am - 10:58 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
23h 43m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$824KLM
Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 10
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12:59 pm - 4:55 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
19h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:15 am - 8:39 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
21h 24m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$824KLM
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Price, demand and travel trends for Miami to Istanbul Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

Round-trip flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport typically range from $880 to $1,339. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $823, on LOT.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport at $760 round-trip.
•June ($1,442) and July ($1,347) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 89% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Miami to Istanbul

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MIA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Key details for Miami to Istanbul Airport flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$311
Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 56% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Miami to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Miami to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Miami to Istanbul Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 9:51 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 9:56 am.

    The flight takes about 11h 26m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Miami to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 26m, covering 5,951 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Miami to Istanbul Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport range from $880 to $1,339, with an average of $1,091 over the past 12 months. Anything below $880 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Miami to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $1,091 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $688 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $1,114 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Miami to Istanbul Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $78–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from Miami to Istanbul Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Miami to Istanbul Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Miami to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $357, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • CIRCULAR
    • Avec Car Rental
    • Ok Mobility
    • Alamo
    • OK Mobility

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Miami to Istanbul Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport pass through?

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

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,054 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,150, a difference of $96.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Miami and Istanbul Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 41m, compared with 18h 29m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 18h 35m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Miami and Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport is 8 hours ahead of Miami (Turkey Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Miami to Istanbul Airport flights?

    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
    • Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Your guide to booking Miami to Istanbul Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,054, about $96 less than Monday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Miami to Istanbul Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $760 round-trip in that month - typically $682 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $688 round-trip on this route - about $426 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Miami to Istanbul

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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