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A good deal on a flight to Istanbul is around $781 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Istanbul is served by multiple airports. Istanbul is 20.9 mi from downtown Istanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen is 19.6 mi from downtown Istanbul.

Flights to Istanbul arrive at: Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Last-minute fares to Istanbul (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 14% higher than the average round-trip fare of $989.

Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Istanbul at 141 per week, and for this route Turkish Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Istanbul. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.