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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul.
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1:50 pm - 2:20 amTLV-IST
12h 30m1 stop
4:35 am - 12:50 pmIST-TLV
8h 15m1 stop
$233Aegean Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17
7:55 pm - 2:20 amTLV-IST
6h 25m1 stop
4:35 am - 12:50 pmIST-TLV
8h 15m1 stop
$234Aegean Airlines
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Mon, May 26 - Wed, Jun 11
11:25 am - 1:35 pmTLV-IST
25h 10m2 stops
12:55 am - 9:55 amIST-TLV
10h 00m1 stop
Tue, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 17
11:25 am - 1:35 pmTLV-IST
25h 10m2 stops
11:00 pm - 9:55 amIST-TLV
11h 55m1 stop
Tue, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 18
4:10 pm - 11:15 pmTLV-IST
30h 05m2 stops
12:55 am - 3:15 pmIST-TLV
15h 20m1 stop
Tue, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 13
12:30 pm - 9:50 pmTLV-IST
9h 20m1 stop
12:00 pm - 11:30 amIST-TLV
23h 30m1 stop
$267Azerbaijan Airlines
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Mon, Apr 28 - Sat, May 3
8:45 pm - 9:25 pmTLV-IST
23h 40m1 stop
10:25 pm - 7:45 pmIST-TLV
22h 20m1 stop
$278Azerbaijan Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 6
3:55 pm - 4:10 amTLV-IST
11h 15m1 stop
5:10 am - 2:10 pmIST-TLV
10h 00m1 stop
$281Air France
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Mon, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 18
12:20 am - 6:40 pmTLV-IST
17h 20m1 stop
11:40 am - 11:20 pmIST-TLV
12h 40m1 stop
$330TAROM
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Thu, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 19
12:20 am - 11:25 pmTLV-IST
22h 05m1 stop
11:40 am - 11:20 pmIST-TLV
12h 40m1 stop
$332TAROM
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Mon, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 26

Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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 $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $559 and $482 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,039 on average.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$148
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport was $148 for a one-way ticket and $233 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?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport flight 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 Star Alliance 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, Azerbaijan Airlines or Aegean Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul are Azerbaijan Airlines and Aegean Airlines. With an average price for the route of $391 and an overall rating of 8.4, Azerbaijan Airlines is the most popular choice. Aegean Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $373 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $455 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tel Aviv to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tel Aviv to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Azerbaijan AirlinesOverall score based on 9 reviews
6.8Food
8.6Comfort
5.0Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.4Boarding
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2022MXP - GYD
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Waited too long in the bus to board the plane. Communication was non existence.

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.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

I love flying with Aegean. Crew is always polite and empathetic. Boardi

The flight was good. There was free WiFi which was fantastic. The crew was a bit rude and short tempered. The landing was super smooth

Flight was late leaving which made connecting in Athen very hard. Baggage took an hour to come out. Come on… for such a small plane. Need to step up your game Aegean!

The flight was delayed for no reason by 30 min making my connection very hard to get.

The 737 lacked business-class seating. It was basically economy plus but with the middle seats left unsold. There were no TV screens but good food and service.

Plane is super outdated, seats not that comfortable for business class. Lounge also out dated. They need to catch up to 2024. Don’t think I’d ever fly again.

Everything was good, flight was smooth and on time Like service

Boarding was impossible to navigate. Had mobility issues and a business class ticket, but still boarded almost at the end of the queue because there was absolutely no organization or assistance.

Aircraft was new. Food so so, especially vegetarian was very disappointing.

Very courteous staff. Abnoxious passenger in front of me who reclined her seat all the way without warning and without considering the person behind her. My flight ORD-WAW was so much more pleasant because of the courtesy of the passenger in front of me.

LOT told me on my first flight that I had missed boarding my second flight and told us to go to a service desk to reschedule. We then were told our flight was still boarding and that we had to run through the Warsaw airport to catch it which is just a long long runway airport. The workers at the airport were not helpful at all and you have to go through two passport checkpoints. I have asthma and was almost dead when I got on the plane and no one helped or gave us water or even acknowledged us. The flight was fine - the crew members are not friendly so it’s a very functional flight at best. Also my bag didn’t make it to my final destination.

LOT was very disorganized at Istanbul airport with no communication with travelers. Our flight was delayed over and hour and a half and there were no announcements, displays or anything about it. It almost left me missing my second flight!

Great service . Everyone is so polite and ready to help. I always was using Lufthansa but from now on I will use LOT. Thank you for your service.

Once again very friendly helpful staff A short flight but not only on time actually a bit early

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

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.

Pros: "The crew and the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul"
Cons: "The airplane from Athens to Bucharest wa terrible, very old, smelling bad, not maintained, and noisy"
Cons: "Boarding... always boarding being confuse! Tarom flights are... difficult to understand why this happens"
Pros: "Comfortable’ish seats, left on time... arrived early!"
Cons: "Boarding is, continues to be, a big issue! Not organized, everyone trying to jump ahead of others..."
Pros: "The check in was very rude and moody for no reason. He was not accommodating with the seating arrangement"
Cons: "Ask the staff not to be so moody for no reason at all."

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