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Cheapest round-trip
$348
Typical prices: $397-$621
Sky Express
Tue 9/1Mon 9/7
TLV - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$180
Typical prices: $255-$407
Aegean Airlines
Wed 9/16
TLV - IST • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $260 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 01m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul (TLV-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
Sky Express Logo
11:30 pm - 8:30 am
TLV
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IST
9h 00m
1 stop
Sky Express Logo
9:30 am - 10:30 pm
IST
-
TLV
13h 00m
1 stop
$348Sky Express
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
Sky Express Logo
11:30 pm - 8:30 am
TLV
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IST
9h 00m
1 stop
Sky Express Logo
9:30 am - 10:30 pm
IST
-
TLV
13h 00m
1 stop
$353Sky Express
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
Aegean Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 9:00 pm
TLV
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IST
14h 40m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 2:55 am
IST
-
TLV
5h 55m
1 stop
$354Aegean Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 9:45 am
TLV
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IST
13h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 10:40 pm
IST
-
TLV
9h 00m
1 stop
$360Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:35 pm
TLV
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IST
9h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 10:30 pm
IST
-
TLV
13h 00m
1 stop
$367Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 6
Wizz Air Logo
8:55 pm - 8:45 am
TLV
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IST
11h 50m
1 stop
Wizz Air Logo
9:25 am - 9:15 am
IST
-
TLV
23h 50m
1 stop
$371Wizz Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16
Sky Express Logo
11:30 pm - 8:30 am
TLV
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IST
9h 00m
1 stop
Sky Express Logo
9:30 am - 10:30 pm
IST
-
TLV
13h 00m
1 stop
$372Sky Express
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23
Aegean Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 9:45 am
TLV
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IST
13h 50m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 2:45 am
IST
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TLV
5h 50m
1 stop
$375Aegean Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31
Aegean Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 3:10 am
TLV
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IST
7h 00m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 6:10 pm
IST
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TLV
7h 35m
1 stop
$376Aegean Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 9:45 am
TLV
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IST
13h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 10:40 pm
IST
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TLV
9h 00m
1 stop
$380Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Tel Aviv to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $562 and $536 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$180
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What are the common layover cities for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    The airlines offering layover travels on the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route include Austrian Airlines, British Airways, ITA Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates. These airlines mainly have single layovers in Vienna (VIE), Baku (GYD), Sofia (SOF), Athens (ATH), Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), and Dubai (DXB). The layover airport you fly into depends on the airline you fly and the number of layovers you have on the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    About 1197 lb of carbon is emitted by airlines flying to IST from TLV. When traveling the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route, consider airlines offering sustainable travel. The eco-friendly airlines you can fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul include Pegasus Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Turkish Airlines. These airlines provide fuel-efficient flight travel with fewer carbon emissions, at most 63% for Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet, and 61% less carbon by Turkish Airlines.

  • Which airlines offer assistance services from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport for passengers with special needs?

    Consider flying Turkish Airlines from TLV to IST, offering special assistance services to passengers with special needs. You can request a wheelchair from the airline when moving around the airport. Turkish Airlines provides special seating, including seats with extra legroom and proximity to toilets to ensure the comfort of passengers with special needs. The airline allows assistance dogs in the cabin free of charge as long as the dog complies with the regulations, including having the proper documentation. Turkish Airlines also offers communication support to ensure comfort during the journey.

  • What airlines provide unaccompanied minor services from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider booking Turkish Airlines and El Al Israel Airlines, which allow children between 5 and 17 years to travel unaccompanied. A professional is assigned to each child traveling alone to supervise the child and offer assistance services during check-in, deplaning, and in-flight. The airline's staff informs the parents or guardians of the trip and any concerns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport was $180 for a one-way ticket and $348 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tel Aviv and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Tel Aviv and on arrival in Istanbul Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tel Aviv and Istanbul Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul Airport from Tel Aviv?

    Athens is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, Aegean Airlines or Azerbaijan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul are Aegean Airlines and Azerbaijan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $451 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Azerbaijan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $560 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

    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 Airport with an airline and back to Tel Aviv with another airline. Booking your flights between Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Airport from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

  • Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the primary gateway for international travel in Tel Aviv. The airport is also the primary hub for El Al Israel Airlines and Israir Airlines. You can connect to several destinations globally, including Istanbul, by these airlines from TLV.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST), located on the European side of Istanbul, the Arnavutköy district, is the leading international airport serving Istanbul. The airport also serves nearby districts, including Esenyurt and Mimarsinan.
  • If you are traveling with family, consider flying Turkish Airlines, as the airline offers seat selection and reservation options for families to sit together. The airline provides family check-in, boarding, child seats, kids' meals, and age-appropriate entertainment to suit family needs.
  • Consider flying El Al Israel Airlines if you have carry-on baggage, as the airline allows one piece of carry-on weighing at most 17.6 lb with maximum dimensions of 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches onboard. You can also bring an extra personal item at no additional charge.
  • Consider flying El Al Israel Airlines if you have allergies, as the airline offers special meals, including for those with nut allergies, gluten and lactose intolerance, and other dietary needs. The airline has trained cabin crew members who handle allergies and allows passengers with severe allergies to carry auto-injectors onboard.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

 
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Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 891 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.7Crew
7.8Boarding
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Crew was great, service was good, flight went well. Originally, the flight was advertised with WiFi… including during check in… and nada.

8.0 ExcellentShalom, Jun 2026
TLV - ATH
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Crew was great, service was good, flight went well. Originally, the flight was advertised with WiFi… including during check in… and nada.

Highlights were the food and wonderful staff. Airplanes were exceptionally clean.

The crew was awesome. There was a school group of about 60 14 year-olds. The food is standard greek fare, Baklava was pre-packaged like it would normally be sold in a vending machine, and it was the highlight of the meal. Plane was in great shape, and seating was like a any A319 you would experience at a national-level carrier (i.e. not like Ryan Air). Like many European airports, they bused us to the plane, so the process of boarding groups is useless, and not well understood by infrequent travelers.

There was no enterteinment onboard. Food was good, and service too.

Lost my bagage on the first leg of our trip. Not even on the transfer but on the first flight they didnt put our bagage

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

Crew was excellent. Food was ok for a short flight. Plane was a regular airliner without any entertainment. Crew members were delightful. Pilot took off and landed without ever feeling that it had touched down. Very professional pilot and staff

2 hours delay on the plane causing is to miss our connection

Delightful...I have flown many millions of miles, this was a treat!

ОК. However no USB jack for recharging devices. Multimedia not work approximately for 1/3 seats.

Waited too long in the bus to board the plane. Communication was non existence.

Super helpful personnel. Airbus 320neo, new and comfortable plane. Could offer also tea and sparkling water as courtesy.

Plane from Skiathos was 40mins late and we arrived at Athens in a completely different terminal to the departure gate. Myself and my daughter had to run for over 15mins to get to the gate at the far end terminal and we made the flight by 3 mins. The distance from arrival and departure should have been explained, so very stress full of r myself and daughter.

The weight and balance of the aircraft was wrong. It took the ground staff 2 hours to find a forklift to reposition a large heavy crate from the back cargo hold to the front cargo hold. I watched this from my seat. The pilots told us we would be 20 minutes then another 10 minutes delayed waiting on the tower to release us.

There was a departure delay of at least one hour. We also waited in line for 40 minutes and then in the bus for 20 minutes.

The flight went well, but boarding via a shirtless bus was unpleasant

Relatively good for a LCC, free water and a biscuit, free standard seat selection at check-in. Just be wary of legroom if you're tall, and the boarding process was very disorganised with no announcements and no queue management.

Do not check bags with Sky Express! We were flying from the Milos airport to Athens. Sky Express lost our checked bags. We were on our way to a wedding in Athens.. In fact, more than half of the flight’s passengers had their bags lost / left at the terminal. This was not a large plane (~50 people), so having left that many bags at a very very small airport where there was only one other flight (from another carrier) scheduled that day, is a ridiculously large oversight. Our bags were sent on a meandering ferry to Athens the following day, to arrive at our hotel 3 days later, but it was too late to be helpful. We had to buy outfits and toiletries, etc when we arrived for the event. We are filing a claim with Sky Express for partial reimbursement.

These were tickets purchased with a stolen credit card number.

Seriously, every airline needs to improve their boarding procedures. Even though Sky Express boarded the furtheredt seats from the door first, it was still disappointing that it took so long to board.

Cannot take it dur to the delayed first flight. Staff at the desk very unfriendly.

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

They lost my baggage and I still have not got it back. Disgrace

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

A couple of minor delays in boarding but very professional and efficient staff.

Even though my seat is a paid seat, I was told to give up my seat to a passenger. I tried to ask the CA to negotiate, and when I spoke in Japanese, the CA fled. I had to find a Japanese CA and ask them to deal with it. . After takeoff, I spilled my coffee, and when I asked the flight attendant for a towel, she told me to wipe it off with a wet tissue. My clothes got wet, so I asked CA for an extra blanket, but I had to wait for an hour.

Flight was more then 3 hour late and I did not get my luggages

wifi was iffy at best. Movie selection could have been better

Boarding was chaotic and confusing. The seats were so close to the row in front that my knees were up against the seat in front of me the whole trip. The beverage service consisted of a small plastic cup of warm water. This was truly a very bad experience.

A basic, cheap flight from Bucharest to Prague. No Frills, but we got there safely.

It was cancelled you imbeciles! And then you have the gall to ask for reviews? Here! Have this review, you damned cretins!

Upgrade to business was great. The crew was nice. Disembarkation in Bucharest was very slow through the rear door to a bus to get to the terminal. The business lounge was not clean with bugs running on the floor.

I rated food and entertainment with the lower score because I did not have N/A. No food and entertainment from Bucharest to London.

Poor service ! Water need to be free and a little snack for 3.5 hour during the flight. Tarom company need to take lessons from Turkish Airlines.

There was extreme turbulence for 10-15 minutes a bit after takeoff, which of course is no one's fault. This was a short regional flight with no amenities except water. Departure and arrival wete close ro on-time. The Suceava airport is very small but pleasant and efficient. My baggage all the way from Washington DC, checked through Paris and Bucharest, arrived without a hitch. There was really nothing to complain about except a regrettable 5+-hour layover in Bucharest.

This experience was atypical. The flight left three hours late because of engine technical issues, which meant a very long wait. Unrealistic announcements made it worse by discoursgong leavimg for water, reatrrom, etc. But the crew did its best and apart from the delay, it was not a bad flight. Good entertainment and drink service.In the end, I made my connection anyway.

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