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$137 Find Cheap Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$276
Typical prices: $291-$523
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/31Thu 1/8
TLV - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$137
Typical prices: $150-$274
Aegean Airlines
Thu 5/28
TLV - IST • 1 stop
When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 32% price drop
December
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 8
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7:25 pm - 9:30 am
TLV
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IST
13h 05m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 7:20 am
IST
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TLV
18h 00m2 stops
$276Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 10
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10:30 pm - 10:50 am
TLV
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IST
11h 20m1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:00 pm
IST
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TLV
6h 30m1 stop
$279Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
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11:00 am - 9:30 am
TLV
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IST
21h 30m2 stops
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6:30 am - 12:00 pm
IST
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TLV
6h 30m1 stop
$282Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
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12:55 pm - 12:20 am
TLV
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IST
10h 25m1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:00 pm
IST
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TLV
6h 30m1 stop
$283Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 8
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7:25 pm - 9:30 am
TLV
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IST
13h 05m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 11:55 am
IST
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TLV
14h 55m1 stop
$286Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 2
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12:55 pm - 9:00 pm
TLV
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IST
7h 05m1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:00 pm
IST
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TLV
6h 30m1 stop
$287Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 8
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8:15 am - 9:30 am
TLV
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IST
24h 15m2 stops
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2:20 pm - 7:20 am
IST
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TLV
18h 00m2 stops
$288Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27
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11:00 am - 9:30 am
TLV
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IST
21h 30m1 stop
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10:30 am - 9:55 am
IST
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TLV
24h 25m1 stop
$289Sky Express
Thu, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 6
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10:30 pm - 10:50 am
TLV
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IST
11h 20m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 10:30 pm
IST
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TLV
9h 20m1 stop
$291Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
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11:00 am - 9:30 am
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IST
21h 30m1 stop
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10:30 am - 9:55 am
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TLV
24h 25m1 stop
$292Sky Express
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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 December.

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 $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $540 and $516 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% 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.
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 $137 for a one-way ticket and $276 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 $378 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 $402 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 4 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.
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8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 829 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.4Food
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The flight was full. The young man in the seat in front of me had reclined and I asked him to put the seat up just a bit because it was encroaching my space quite a lot. Turned out he couldn't because the mechanism was broken. The choice was all the way up or all the way down, no in-between.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
MUC - ATH
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The flight was full. The young man in the seat in front of me had reclined and I asked him to put the seat up just a bit because it was encroaching my space quite a lot. Turned out he couldn't because the mechanism was broken. The choice was all the way up or all the way down, no in-between.

The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

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.

Departing from the Parikia apport on Paros was chaos. It is a 3rd world airport, and my home has more square footage. Olympic Air has several instances where there are less than two hours between flights leaving Paros. Further, there are two airlines at the airport, so airport resources are limited. With only one check in desk for each airline, the folks who are getting on the earlier flight are the only people who are able to check in. So, don't get there too early to check in. Also, the airport waiting area, after you go through security only holds about 1/2 of a plane's worth of people. So, the security line also has the same restrictions as the check in desks. Depending upon what time you get there, two queues will extend into the entry road. If your plan departs within the hour, go up to the front of the building and check to see which flight they are checking in or running through security.

Every one was attentive, the food was really very good . All and all was an excellent experience .

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

It was a short flight. It did leave about 15 minutes late but other than that everything went well!! There was no food service or entertainment so can’t comment on any of that.

Not good, the seat was broken and the middle seat table was not lowering, no option on the food, despite the business class wasn’t full. In the menu offered they had fish or chicken, no chicken available when was my turn (seating in raw 2!)

For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

it was hard to find the check in at the airport no signs food was average

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.

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

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

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.

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"

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