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Cheapest round-trip
$214
Typical prices: $240-$406
Lufthansa
Thu 12/6Fri 12/14
TLL - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$340
Typical prices: $286-$432
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/11Sun 2/18
TLL - IST • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 3h 42m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $195 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tallinn to Istanbul (TLL-IST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tallinn to Istanbul

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
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1:45 pm - 10:45 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
8h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:30 am - 1:00 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
7h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$214Lufthansa
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
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1:45 pm - 10:45 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
8h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:30 am - 1:00 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
7h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$215Lufthansa
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:35 am - 10:45 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
15h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 pm - 12:40 amIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
6h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$215Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 13
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5:40 am - 3:55 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
9h 15m1 stop Riga Intl
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4:00 pm - 8:55 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 55m1 stop Riga Intl
$225airBaltic
Wed, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 27
LOT Logo
6:25 pm - 2:00 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
18h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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3:00 pm - 12:40 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
22h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$242LOT
Sun, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 9
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5:40 am - 3:05 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
8h 25m1 stop Riga Intl
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4:00 pm - 8:55 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 55m1 stop Riga Intl
$246airBaltic
Sun, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 9
airBaltic Logo
5:40 am - 3:05 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
8h 25m1 stop Riga Intl
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4:00 pm - 8:55 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 55m1 stop Riga Intl
$247airBaltic
Wed, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 27
LOT Logo
6:25 pm - 11:10 amTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
15h 45m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Krakow J. Paul II Balice
LOT Logo
3:00 pm - 12:40 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
22h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$271LOT
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 11:45 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
3h 40mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 6:10 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
3h 35mnonstop
$340Turkish Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 11:45 pmTLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
3h 40mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 6:10 pmIST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
3h 35mnonstop
$346Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport typically range from $240 to $406. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $214, on Lufthansa.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport at $256 round-trip.
•August ($446) and July ($377) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$117
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Tallinn to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 3:42 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 10:47 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 42m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 42m, covering 1,264 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport range from $240 to $406, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $240 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $338 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $195 round-trip via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared to $367 for nonstop.

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

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$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 Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

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

  • Have flight prices from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $214 to $1,477. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $183, which is 27% 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 Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

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

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Tallinn 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 Tallinn to Istanbul Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

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

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

    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Riga Intl (RIX) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) - 2% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $306 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $379, a difference of $73.

    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 Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Tallinn and Istanbul Airport.

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

    Flying via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 56m, compared with 6h via Riga Intl (RIX) and 7h 05m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

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

    Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Tallinn (Turkey Time vs Eastern European 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 Tallinn 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

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

Your guide to booking Tallinn 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $306, about $73 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tallinn to Istanbul Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $256 round-trip in that month - typically $190 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $195 round-trip on this route - about $173 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Tallinn to Istanbul?

 
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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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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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