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Cheapest round-trip
$733
Typical prices: $783-$1,279
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/21Sun 11/25
JFK - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$735
Typical prices: $804-$1,286
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/3Mon 11/12
JFK - IST • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
Turkish Airlines includes generous baggage: a personal item, carry-on, and two checked bags.
For long flights, bring water and snacks; seat assignment fees may not add much value.
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Nonstop flights
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 10h 57m
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Turkish Airlines
Most flights • 141 per week
KLM
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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NYC - IST
Cheapest • 10% average savings
LAX - IST
Most popular
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When to book
14 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 27% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Istanbul

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 2
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 11:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
8:10 pm - 8:00 amIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$733Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 11:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
8:10 pm - 9:00 amIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$733Qatar Airways
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 16
LOT Logo
10:35 pm - 2:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
31h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
LOT Logo
3:00 pm - 8:35 pmIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$734LOT
Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 16
LOT Logo
10:35 pm - 11:10 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
28h 35m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Krakow J. Paul II Balice
LOT Logo
6:30 pm - 8:35 pmIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 05m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$734LOT
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 6:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
8h 35mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 10:25 pmIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 55mnonstop
$735Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:35 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
13h 05m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 10:00 pmIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 40m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
$735Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
SAUDIA Logo
7:00 pm - 5:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
39h 10m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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6:25 pm - 10:00 amIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 35m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$737SAUDIA
Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 9:35 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
12h 35m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 10:30 pmIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 35m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
$737Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
SAUDIA Logo
7:00 pm - 1:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
35h 45m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
SAUDIA Logo
6:25 pm - 9:00 amIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 35m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$738SAUDIA
Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Nov 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 5:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-IST Istanbul
9h 45mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:25 pmIST  Istanbul-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 55mnonstop
$757Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Istanbul Airport

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is the cheapest route at $733 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Airport?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Istanbul Airport costs $993, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from New York average $911, while Atlanta runs a bit higher at $947.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport at $967 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,043.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport with an average price of $725 round-trip.
•June ($1,364) and July ($1,258) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Night flights to Istanbul Airport are the cheapest at $994 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $1,068.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

Flights under $783 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Istanbul Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Minneapolis $702
•Orlando $723
•Boston $728.

When are flights to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 17% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Istanbul

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Key details for flights to Istanbul Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$298
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 13% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark 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.
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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-May 2026
Turkish airlines was very generous in baggage allowances. You do have to pay attention to the weight limits, but we were allowed a personal item, a carry-on, and two checked bags per person.
SteveFlew with Turkish Airlines-Mar 2026
Bring your own water as they do not offer drinks except for meal time.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Mar 2026
Istanbul airport is a big airport. Be ready to walk
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-May 2026
Don't book through a 3rd party thats incapable of assigning seats yet will charge for it.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Nov 2025
If you have food allergies best take your own food on the flight. Take some kind of snack.
AndieFlew with JetBlue-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-Jan 2025
It’s a long flight. Find the most comfortable travel pillow it helps a lot.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-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-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-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!

Your questions about flights to Istanbul Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Istanbul Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Istanbul Airport is around $783 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.

  • How far is Istanbul from downtown Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul is 20.9 mi from downtown Istanbul Airport.

  • How long are nonstop flights to Istanbul Airport from different departure cities?

    Nonstop flight time to Istanbul Airport varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Washington, D.C.: 8h 40m
    • From Detroit: 9h 10m
    • From Miami: 10h 20m
    • From Seattle: 11h
    • From Los Angeles: 12h 10m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport are from New York, starting at $733 round-trip.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Istanbul Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Istanbul Airport (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 13% higher than the average round-trip fare of $993.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • How many flights serve Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport receives 20 flights per day and 141 per week from across the world. New York has the most flights to Istanbul Airport, with 28 weekly flights.

  • What airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?

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

  • Do hotels in Istanbul offer shuttle service from Ataturk Airport?

    Yes, several of the hotels in Istanbul offer shuttle service from Ataturk Airport to their hotels. A number of the hotels have a shuttle running back and forth every hour for their guests. You can check with your hotel to find out when and where your pickup area is.

  • Are there malls or good shopping places close to Istanbul airports?

    Yes, if you are flying into Ataturk Airport, you can take a taxi to the Aquaflorya Mall which is located near Florya. You can choose from many different types of stores including fashion, entertainment, toys, and restaurants.

  • What kind of services do the Istanbul airports offer?

    If you fly into Ataturk Airport and your layover is longer than 6 hours, make sure that you enjoy the free tour of Istanbul that is provided by Turkish Airlines. You can get two hours of free Wi-Fi at this airport and there is a hair salon, massage bar, showers, and several mosques. If you fly into Sabiha Gokcen Airport, it offers several hotspots with free Wi-Fi as well as a hair salon, prayer rooms and duty free shopping.

  • Do the Istanbul airports have play areas for children?

    Neither airport has an official play area for children. However, the Prime Lounge at Ataturk Airport has a small selection of soft children’s toys, a slide, and a television. It may be worth paying for access to the lounge if you have young children.

  • Which nearby cities can I visit near Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Besides serving as the primary gateway to Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST) can also serve as the destination airport for travelers connecting to nearby cities. Among these cities are Esenyurt, Gebze, and Corlu. You can consider connecting to these cities via a car rental or a taxi.

  • What documents will you need when renting a car at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    To rent a car at IST, you will need to have attained the minimum age of 21. In addition to the age requirements, you will also need to present a valid driver’s license, a credit or debit card, and any other identification document that may be requested, among them a visa, passport, or International Driver’s Permit.

  • Which accommodation options can late-night travelers consider at Istanbul Airport?

    Late-night travelers whose flight to Istanbul will likely end at IST late at night have to prioritize reserving their rooms in the highly demanded YOTEL Istanbul Hotel Landside. The onsite hotel is on the Landside, Opposite Terminal Door Entrance 7.

  • Which kid-friendly airline should I consider for my flight to Istanbul Airport (IST) with kids?

    Among the airlines that fly to IST, Turkish Airlines provides some of the best kid-friendly amenities. Among its kid-friendly amenities are services for unaccompanied minors (UM) and kid packs with coloring pages, crayons, puzzles, or small toys. These kids’ packs keep kids entertained throughout the flight.

Your guide to booking Istanbul Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Istanbul Airport, book around 14 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 17% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Istanbul Airport, a good round-trip fare is around $783. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Istanbul Airport in February. Round-trip fares historically average $725, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $74 per round-trip. Evening flights to Istanbul Airport average $994 compared to $1,068 for morning flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Istanbul Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, JetBlue includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Uzbekistan Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Istanbul Airport, a few great places to start are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • If you are booking flights into Istanbul, there are two international airports for you to choose from. You can fly into Ataturk Airport in Yesilkoy which is located on the European side of the city. Or, you can fly into Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Kurtkoy which is located on the Asian side.
  • Ataturk Airport is the main airport serving the city of Istanbul and is the largest airport in Turkey. The two airports are roughly a 30 minute drive apart depending on traffic. Ataturk Airport is located 15 miles west of the city’s center. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is located 22 miles southeast of the city’s center.
  • Istanbul is the only intercontinental city. Half of the city is located on the European side and half is located on the Asian side. It is separated by water and you can use one of two intercontinental bridges to cross it. When choosing your flights to Istanbul, be aware of which side your accommodations are on. You can easily take a ferry from one side to the other.
  • It’s very easy to get from either of the Istanbul airports to the center of the city. You can take a variety of public transportation options including a city tram, buses, rental car, and a shuttle service. If you need to go to travel across the strait, you can take a shuttle bus to the seaport.
  • When taking a taxi in Istanbul, be sure that the meter is on for your trip. It is not advised to book transportation from taxis and shuttles for a flat rate fee because this generally results in a higher fare. Drivers that use a metered fare will usually have more affordable service.
  • Choosing Istanbul (IST) as a destination airport is advantageous, especially for travelers with luggage. The airport’s Luggage Wrapping services by QuickWrap in the landside Departures Areas of both the Domestic and International Areas, and the Luggage Storage and Lockers in the International Area, Landside, and Arrivals Area makes it easy to store your extra luggage safely.
  • Business travelers with a long layover or whose connection flights to their final destinations have been delayed at Istanbul (IST) have no reason to worry. The airport has a few pay-to-use lounges where they can attend to their urgent businesses. The SkyTeam in Terminal A, Airside, and Level H are among these lounges.

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