$297 Find Cheap Flights to Istanbul

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$546
Overall average: $747
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/19Tue 2/3
LAX - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$621
Typical prices: $802-$1,027
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/9Thu 4/23
BOS - IST • Non-stop
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Istanbul Airport has limited food choices, pack snacks.
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

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

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 12:05 am
LAX
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IST
25h 28m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 8:21 pm
IST
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LAX
23h 46m2 stops
$546Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
British Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 12:35 am
LAX
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IST
16h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:10 am - 6:25 pm
IST
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LAX
21h 15m1 stop
$547British Airways
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 9
Lufthansa Logo
8:20 am - 5:45 pm
LAX
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IST
22h 25m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:10 pm
IST
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LAX
25h 40m2 stops
$549Lufthansa
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 4:55 pm
LAX
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IST
30h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 6:51 pm
IST
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LAX
25h 01m2 stops
$550Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
LAX
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IST
15h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 2:05 pm
IST
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LAX
17h 35m1 stop
$554Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 3:50 am
SEA
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IST
27h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 1:25 pm
IST
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SEA
19h 35m1 stop
$557Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
KLM Logo
10:20 pm - 5:25 pm
JFK
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SAW
12h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
8:50 am - 5:03 pm
SAW
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JFK
15h 13m1 stop
$605KLM
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 11
KLM Logo
8:25 pm - 1:20 am
BOS
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IST
21h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
4:25 am - 7:35 pm
IST
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BOS
22h 10m1 stop
$612KLM
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
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10:20 am - 5:45 am
MIA
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IST
11h 25mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 8:35 pm
IST
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MIA
13h 00mnonstop
$701Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 5:45 am
MIA
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IST
11h 25mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 8:35 pm
IST
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MIA
13h 00mnonstop
$702Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Istanbul

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from New York, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Istanbul as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $297 one-way and $546 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Istanbul was from Chicago and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $667.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Istanbul from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Istanbul costs $813. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $364 and departed from Boston. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Chicago to Istanbul which costs $852 on average, and New York to Istanbul, which costs $834 on average.

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What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Boston $420 one-way - $686 round-trip, from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport $491 one-way - $701 round-trip, from Newark Airport $505 one-way - $651 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Istanbul, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 65 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Bursa Yenişehir Airport, with an average flight price of $83.

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Expert advice for your flight to Istanbul

 
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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines provides free hotel stays for layovers over 20 hours.


Turkish Airlines offers onboard chefs for business class meal preparation.

British Airways

BA's Premium Economy offers extra legroom and priority boarding on long-haul flights.


BA's Executive Club lets you earn Avios for flights and partner purchases.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag.


Lufthansa offers 11 special meal choices for dietary requirements, pre-orderable 24 hours before departure.

Delta

Delta One Suites on A350 offer sliding doors for privacy on long-haul flights.


Delta Sky Clubs offer complimentary buffets and bars for premium passengers.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United Polaris Lounges feature restaurants and less crowded spaces for premium passengers.

American Airlines

American's Premium Economy offers amenity kits and sleep sets on long-haul flights.


American Airlines offers high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase on most flights.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Istanbul Plane Tickets

Cheapest flight$297
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
SEA
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IST
Nov 2025
If you have food allergies best take your own food on the flight. Take some kind of snack.
AndieFlew with JetBlue
BNA
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IST
Jul 2025
Don’t take a taxi to the city. There is a local bus that has a route with several stops all the way to Taxsim for &6 per person. It’s downstairs where the charter buses line up and you pay at the bus!
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
EWR
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IST
Jan 2025
It’s a long flight. Find the most comfortable travel pillow it helps a lot.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IAD
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IST
Sep 2024
Istanbul airport is huge with lots of duty free and shopping options. Limited food choice. And if you are on budget, pack your food in advance as everything is si darn expensive. They primarily take Euro .
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IAD
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IST
Jul 2024
Wear compression socks. If you are really tall get the seat with extra legroom Istanbul airport is hugeeeeee so be prepared and verify that you have enough time between flights if you are connecting Things are more expensive and they accept US$ but obviously charge at the euro rate
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IAH
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IST
Feb 2024
Don’t pay extra for assigned seats, they will put you wherever they can, Eat less than 1/2 the food they bring. Drink more water. If you plan to use your noise canceling headphones, the still use the older 2 pron outlets, bring your old adapter!

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • What are the parking options at Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport features various parking spaces, including Turquoise, Green, Yellow, Blue, and Red Car Parks. The parking spaces at the airport are under 24/7 surveillance, and they offer several extra services, such as mini maintenance, car wash, tire change, auto hairdresser, and refueling. You also have the option to book online in advance to get the best parking deals at the airport. However, keep in mind that only credit cards are accepted for airport parking payment on-site.

  • What transportation options are available at Istanbul Airport?

    You can access the city center via a taxi from Istanbul Airport. Taxi fares start at about $32 and typically takes 45-60min. Taxi fare differs among the various taxi types available at the airport, including black type E, blue type D, and orange type C taxis. You can also take public transit buses operated by Havaist and IETT, which take frequent trips to the center of Istanbul.

  • Can I rent a car at Istanbul Airport?

    There are several reputable car rental agencies at Istanbul Airport, including Avec, Avis, Çizgi Rent a Car, and Goldcar. The car rental counters are all located in the arrivals area. Moreover, the car rental companies are open 24 hours a day, offering you convenient transit from the airport even after a late-night arrival.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Istanbul Airport?

    You can find the Yotelair Istanbul Hotel located on the landside opposite Terminal Entrance 7, and another in the airside zone. The hotel is conveniently located within the airport and offers sleeping cabins for as little as four hours, providing a convenient break for travelers on extended layovers.

  • What amenities are there for families traveling to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Families with children will be pleased to find a fantastic glacier playground with real snow and ice as well as a sky-themed playground and a space theme park, which together covers an area of 700m3. Completely free of charge there will be no time for your kids to get bored at IST. The airport provides free buggy service for children between the ages of 0 and 2. IST has special check-in counters for families and options to book a private transfer from the airport to reduce any hassles of transporting all your luggage.

  • Why should I fly into Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Definitely consider flying into IST if your business or visit takes you to the European side of Istanbul, which is where most of the city’s major tourist attractions are located-which will save you time and money. Alternatively, the Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is located on the Asian side of the city and further away.

  • What amenities are there for business travelers in Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Check out any of the airport lounges which all have amenities for business travelers like WIFI and computers as well as a quiet place to attend to your businesses and can be booked with a single day fare. The lounges at IST include the IGA Lounge (located on the international departure floor), the Turkish Airlines Business Lounge (located near Gate E1), the Turkish Miles & Smiles Lounge (located near Gate C1) and the Turkish Airlines Domestic Lounge (located just outside the terminal main security point).

  • What tourist attractions are located close to the Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    IST is located closer than SAW to key Turkish tourist attractions like the Dolmabahce Palace, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, the Sultanahmet District, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Gulhane Park. Consider booking a taxi at the taxi stand curbside leaving the baggage claim area to get you to these attractions in record time.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from New York, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Istanbul as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $297 one-way and $546 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Istanbul was from Chicago and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $667.

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    20 miles away from Istanbul’s city center, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the closest of the 2 major airports in the city. There are 21 miles separating Istanbul city center to Istanbul Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs $813. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $364 and departed from Boston Logan Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $967. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are $1,052 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

    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 to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    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 with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Istanbul?

    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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $749 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $970.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.
  • For travelers seeking medical attention at Istanbul Airport, various service points are available, including five mobile health stations and emergency services. In addition, you can get a prescription filled at the airport’s pharmacies, located in both the International and Domestic Terminals.
  • Have some time to kill? Check out one of the two photo galleries at Istanbul Airport (IST), the journalistic gallery called the Ara Güler / Istanbul Exhibition, or the historical evolution of IST called the Victory Monument Exhibition located on the Domestic Departures Floor.
  • The duty free at the Istanbul Airport (IST) in the Departures gate of the International Terminal just after security the largest in the world covering over 53,000m3 and boasting thousands of retailers. The airport will also let you shop online to make sure you can take advantage of all the duty free has to offer and pick up your shopping in the airport, before your flight.
  • If you are a shopping enthusiast, you can enjoy a shopping adventure at Istanbul Airport (IST). The airport provides a remarkable shopping experience, combining renowned brands with a state-of-the-art retail approach. The shopping area offer a vast selection of items, ranging from souvenirs to fashion accessories. Moreover, there is a duty-free store, Unifree, located within the terminal area.
  • If your flight is delayed at Istanbul Airport, you can pass the time by enjoying a nap in the airport’s Napzones located throughout the terminal area. You can also explore the museums and exhibitions situated at various points in the Airport. Among the exhibitions is “Faces of Throne,” acquainting you with Turkish culture.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is considered a global superhub serving 90 million passengers and is ranked one of the top in the world for its security. Check out the Fast Track & VIP Assistance Service to facilitate security on your flight home.
  • Both a mosque (with washing facilities), as well as a multi-faith prayer room, can be found in F gates complete with chairs and prayer mat.
  • Need to exchange dollars into Turkish lira before you venture out of the airport? Look for foreign currency services which are available in T2.
  • Istanbul Airport offers a free pet room and pet relief area for travelers with pets, located after security checks on the Departure level. This facility is very handy for serving the basic needs of your four-legged friend.
  • Whether you want to store your luggage while waiting a flight or don’t want to handle heavy luggage upon arrival, you can take advantage of the on-site luggage lockers. The lockers are available in pre-and post-security areas of Istanbul Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Istanbul. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8022 reviews
8.1Boarding
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7.2Food
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Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
EWR - ATL
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Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

This flight was a first class choice and left much to be desired. Seat backs on seats were falling apart and torn. Seats actually didn't come to a "full & upright position". Pull out table was sprung. Not any significant leg room. All in all we were on an obviously older plane and felt overcharged for what we received as first class.

A 12 hour flight during the day with one real meal service - are you kidding? Also the breakfast was one of the worst and not what was listed

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

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