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

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 9:56 am
• Latest: departs at 1:25 am and lands at 10:56 am.

The flight takes about 9h 31m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Istanbul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Istanbul takes 9h 31m, covering 5,017 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.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Istanbul range from $754 to $1,211, with an average of $906 over the past 12 months. Anything below $754 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $906 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $440 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $910 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Newark Airport to Istanbul flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

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

Night is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Istanbul flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $389, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) — daily rates averaging $41:

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

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) — daily rates averaging $38:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• 724Rent

Flights from Newark Airport to Istanbul usually depart from Newark (EWR) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Newark Airport to Istanbul route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 48% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Newark Airport to Istanbul. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $859 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $963, a difference of $104.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and Istanbul.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 03m, compared with 15h 33m via Paris Orly (ORY) and 15h 59m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

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

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
• RwandAir: 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.