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Cheapest round-trip
$810
Typical prices: $839-$1,323
Lufthansa
Sun 11/18Sun 12/2
MIA - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$911
Typical prices: $845-$1,342
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/1Mon 10/29
MIA - IST • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 11h 24m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 86% 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 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 29% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $601 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 09m (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

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
Lufthansa Logo
4:40 pm - 10:45 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
22h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 2:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$810Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 12:35 amMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
18h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
7:40 am - 7:30 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
19h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
$813British Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
Lufthansa Logo
1:52 pm - 2:50 amMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
28h 58m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 6:35 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
31h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark
$813Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 15
Air France Logo
3:35 pm - 5:55 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
18h 20m2 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
$814Air France
Sun, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 25
Air France Logo
3:35 pm - 5:55 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
18h 20m2 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
$814Air France
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
KLM Logo
8:00 pm - 5:55 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
13h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
7:15 am - 6:42 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
19h 27m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl
$815KLM
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 30
British Airways Logo
6:13 pm - 2:20 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
36h 07m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
6:35 pm - 2:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
$815British Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 12:05 amMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
19h 30m1 stop Paris Orly
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:20 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
19h 35m1 stop Paris Orly
$815Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 12:05 amMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
19h 30m1 stop Paris Orly
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:20 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
19h 35m1 stop Paris Orly
$815Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
KLM Logo
4:55 pm - 4:55 pmMIA  Miami-IST Istanbul
16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
7:15 am - 6:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MIA Miami
19h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$822KLM
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Price, demand and travel trends for Miami to Istanbul Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport start at $810. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $839 to $1,323. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $810 on Lufthansa.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Istanbul Airport at $756 round-trip.
  • June ($1,455) and July ($1,347) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 92% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices 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 30% 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

January

Cheapest flight

$467
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Miami and Istanbul Airport.

  • 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).

  • 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
    • IndiGo: 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.

  • 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 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 $601 round-trip via London Gatwick (LGW), compared to $1,074 for nonstop.

  • 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 $90–$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.

  • 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) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Miami to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,012 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,135, a difference of $123. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

  • 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%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Istanbul Airport?

    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.

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

    A nonstop flight from Miami to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 24m, covering 5,951 miles.

  • 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 9:49 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 10:54 am.

    The flight takes about 11h 24m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $1,059. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 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 $509, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Turkish Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Miami to Istanbul Airport flights?

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

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

    Afternoon 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.

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

    Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 09m, compared with 16h 17m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 16h 30m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

    Istanbul Airport is 7 hours ahead of Miami (Turkey Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

    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

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

    Round-trip flights from Miami to Istanbul Airport range from $839 to $1,323, with an average of $1,059 over the past 12 months. Anything below $839 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,012 - about $123 less than Monday (11% 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 30% 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 $756 round-trip in that month - typically $699 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $601 round-trip on this route - about $473 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Miami to Istanbul Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Miami Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Miami to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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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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Istanbul to Miami

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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