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7:50 pm - 7:35 pmBOS-IST
15h 45m2 stops
8:45 pm - 5:00 pmIST-BOS
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Dec 2
8:00 pm - 11:20 pmBOS-IST
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Sun, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 28
4:25 pm - 10:35 pmBOS-IST
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6:35 am - 1:25 pmIST-BOS
14h 50m1 stop
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Tue, Nov 5 - Wed, Dec 4
7:10 pm - 12:30 amBOS-IST
22h 20m1 stop
2:55 pm - 9:55 pmIST-BOS
15h 00m1 stop
$704British Airways
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Sun, Oct 13 - Fri, Dec 13
10:00 pm - 12:05 amBOS-IST
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6:40 pm - 12:50 pmIST-BOS
26h 10m1 stop
$706British Airways
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Dec 2
4:25 pm - 6:05 pmBOS-IST
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7:00 pm - 6:35 pmIST-BOS
31h 35m2 stops
$708Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Dec 4
9:50 pm - 2:30 pmBOS-IST
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4:15 pm - 7:55 pmIST-BOS
10h 40mnonstop
$759Turkish Airlines
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7:25 am - 3:10 pmIST-BOS
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$772Delta
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$773Delta
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$809Turkish Airlines
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5:20 pm - 8:05 pmMIA-IST
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4:40 pm - 9:40 amIAD-IST
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$399Turkish Airlines
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$431Turkish Airlines
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$463Delta
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3:45 pm - 4:30 pmDFW-IST
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$508Delta
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$552Lufthansa
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5:20 pm - 7:15 pmMIA-IST
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$626British Airways
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Sun, Jun 23
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$632British Airways
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$642Lufthansa
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$771British Airways
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
12:30 am - 1:50 amJFK-IST
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8:05 pm - 10:00 pmIST-JFK
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, Jun 5
6:00 pm - 1:05 pmEWR-IST
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6:10 am - 3:40 pmIST-EWR
16h 30m1 stop
$1,065Lufthansa
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
8:30 pm - 9:20 pmEWR-IST
17h 50m2 stops
6:10 am - 3:40 pmIST-EWR
16h 30m1 stop
$1,123Lufthansa
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
11:10 am - 4:05 pmMIA-IST
21h 55m2 stops
6:45 am - 7:55 pmIST-MIA
20h 10m1 stop
$1,171Delta
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Tue, May 28 - Sun, Jun 9
11:10 am - 4:05 pmMIA-IST
21h 55m2 stops
6:45 am - 12:59 amIST-MIA
25h 14m2 stops
$1,181Delta
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Tue, May 28 - Sun, Jun 9
2:55 pm - 1:05 pmLGA-IST
15h 10m2 stops
2:00 pm - 11:30 pmIST-LGA
16h 30m2 stops
$1,352United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
4:45 pm - 5:00 pmEWR-IST
17h 15m2 stops
2:00 pm - 11:44 pmIST-EWR
16h 44m2 stops
$1,352United Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Tue, May 28
12:05 am - 4:50 pmEWR-IST
9h 45mnonstop
6:35 pm - 10:20 pmIST-EWR
10h 45mnonstop
$1,392Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Tue, Jun 4
12:05 am - 4:50 pmEWR-IST
9h 45mnonstop
6:30 pm - 10:40 pmIST-EWR
11h 10mnonstop
$1,405Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Sun, Jul 14
6:55 am - 11:40 pmJFK-IST
9h 45mnonstop
7:05 am - 10:45 amIST-JFK
10h 40mnonstop
$755Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 30
6:55 am - 11:40 pmJFK-IST
9h 45mnonstop
7:05 am - 10:45 amIST-JFK
10h 40mnonstop
$758Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 1
9:50 pm - 2:30 pmBOS-IST
9h 40mnonstop
4:15 pm - 7:55 pmIST-BOS
10h 40mnonstop
$759Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 16
12:20 am - 5:15 pmJFK-IST
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7:05 am - 10:45 amIST-JFK
10h 40mnonstop
$769Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 30
12:20 am - 5:15 pmJFK-IST
9h 55mnonstop
7:05 am - 10:45 amIST-JFK
10h 40mnonstop
$771Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 1
6:55 am - 11:40 pmJFK-IST
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10h 55mnonstop
$782Turkish Airlines
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6:55 am - 11:40 pmJFK-IST
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10h 55mnonstop
$784Turkish Airlines
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$795Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 29
9:50 pm - 2:30 pmBOS-IST
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$990JetBlue
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$1,020JetBlue
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7:50 pm - 7:35 pmBOS-IST
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Mon, Nov 18 - Mon, Dec 2
6:20 pm - 11:20 pmBOS-IST
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4:25 pm - 10:35 pmBOS-IST
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7:10 pm - 12:30 amBOS-IST
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$704British Airways
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Sun, Oct 13 - Fri, Dec 13
10:00 pm - 12:05 amBOS-IST
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26h 10m1 stop
$706British Airways
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Dec 2
6:20 pm - 11:20 pmBOS-IST
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Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 Airport?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The flight route New York to Istanbul Airport was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $747. Also in the last 3 days, Miami was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Istanbul Airport with one-way tickets at $209 and $571 round-trip.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Istanbul Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Istanbul Airport costs $1,061. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $422 and departed from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Istanbul Airport which costs $1,243 on average, and Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport, which costs $1,269 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,128. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,228 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $926 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,613 and $1,450 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $874.

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

The average price for all flights to Istanbul Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $887 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,141.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul Airport for the following prices or less: From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport $568 one-way - $1,056 round-trip, from Newark Airport $577 one-way - $973 round-trip, from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $586 one-way - $1,091 round-trip.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul Airport?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,384 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 12 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Istanbul Airport?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from New York, which takes 9h 40m, Newark, which takes 9h 45m, Miami, which takes 10h 20m, and San Francisco, which takes 13h 00m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul Airport are there each day?

There are around 38 direct flights from within United States to Istanbul Airport every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 9:00 pm the most common departure time and 61% of flights departing in the evening.

How many direct flights to Istanbul Airport are there each week?

Each week there are around 260 direct flights from within United States to Istanbul Airport. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul Airport each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul Airport. Instead, there are 258 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from New York.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul Airport?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Istanbul Airport from 13 cities. The city with the most direct flights is New York, with 73 direct flights each week.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$209
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Miami 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.

FAQs - booking Istanbul Airport flights

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport?

    The flight route New York to Istanbul Airport was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $747. Also in the last 3 days, Miami was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Istanbul Airport with one-way tickets at $209 and $571 round-trip.

  • How far is Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul?

    There are 21 miles between Istanbul city center and Istanbul Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs $1,061. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $422 and departed from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul Airport flight deals.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to Istanbul?

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Nonstop departures

United States to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +101 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +102 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +104 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +105 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +103 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +104 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +103 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +104 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +102 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to United States

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +101 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +102 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +104 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +105 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +103 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +104 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +103 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +104 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +102 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

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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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10561 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

6.0 GoodPeter, May 2024SLC - HNL
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Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Half the bathrooms assigned to economy were out of action

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

This was a flight operated by Lufthansa. See me prior comments, which were meant for this experience. The CSA, Ashley, should be reprimanded if not fired for incompetence, being rude, and very, very slow. She was whispering to other CSAs, blaming my flight change on others, unable to give me a seat assignment, telling me could not help without offering any advice (I travel 200,000 miles a year and am a consultant to the airlines, so I know how this gets done PRETTY DAMN WELL). Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the airline (yes, there were other seats open) - the one right next to the bathroom that was so bad the other PAX next to me left to move to another seat. My seat kept getting rammed (3x) by the crew with their carts (no turbulence to speak of), other passengers grabbing the seat to get in or out of the bathroom, and listening to the bathroom flush all night.

This was a Lufthansa flight, not United. The CSA at the counter, Ashley, was not only incompetent, but quite rude. Me and two other PAX waited over 7 minutes standing in front of her and another CSA and they ignored us. We joked that we must have accidently taken invisibility pills. She could have at least said "I'll be with you in a moment, I'm currently....". I could go on about how rude she and the other CSAs were (whispering, not communicating with me, blaming the situation on others, etc.). She would not work for me. Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the plane. the worst. My seat kept getting bumped (rammed twice by the crew with their carts and about every 5 minutes by someone using the bathroom), listening to the bathroom all night, crowded seat, etc.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

Food wasn’t very good, old business seating configuration on an old A340

An hour and a half late is UNACCEPTABLE. The negative impact to our family is unconscionable. And for the price we were forced to pay...

Standard flight experience, but there is only power at the seat to row 20 on the aircraft, on my initial check in it did not say that was the case

Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Everything was good except food. I believe there is room for improvement

Houston to Porto flight delayed landing made us miss our connection. Tried to get on standby for the next flight and even though the lady knew we wouldn’t be able to get on it and she sent us down there. We sat there three hours and then we’re told there’s no way you’re getting on this flight. So we had to go to customer service and ended up having to spend the night in Frankfurt and missed a whole day of our vacation in Porto

my flight was at 3:45 after that they delayed to 4:40 I have transit from Chicago to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to vina airport from vina to Erbil buy the Time I come to Frankfort my other flight left me I have to stay at airport all day with my 5 kids ask for help no one help me I spent at airport almost $450 just for food was horrible flight ever I call and ask for hotel from united customer service they been telling me we can’t provide any hotel I need some refund or fixed my flight when I return to America need some one respond my email

My experience would have been greatly improved by arriving on time to connect to my Porto flight. The staff that dealt with the aftermath of the late arrival evidently booked my group into a hotel in Frankfurt. This reduced my time in Porto Portugal a day and half. I do want to commend Jorge Klein for his hard work. He spent a great deal.of time trying to rebook the flight and he eventually did rebook for the next day and did provide accommodations for me overnight. This was a big issue for me and the group I traveled. The rest of the trip was good.

Not your fault…..didn’t get my drink until just before landing….bumpy flight.

Lufthansa flights were great. United flight from houston to Frankfurt had very small seats with almost no space

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Everything could be better. The plain was in Orlando for 3 hours prior to boarding. After boarding all the passengers they found out that plane has a mechanical problem. After an hour the problem was solved, the pilot comes on and states, (We have to go back to the gate and take on more fuel!) Are you kidding me???? Who they have for pilots, Boy scouts?? I barely made my connecting flight to Vienna, but my suitcase did not. I'm still waiting for it, in Gyor, Hungary. Am I having fun yet?? Other passenger were in the same binned. I travelled all over the world both for business and pleasure with all types of airlines. By far of all the carriers I travelled with, Discover is the worst. I'm contemplating to bight the bullet and go back to the US with a different carrier. For International flights, the seats are made for little people. The person in front of me had his seat reclined the whole way, I felt like he was sitting in my lap. For closing, I would not let my dog travel with Discover, yet alone recommend it to an other person. Does it sound like I'm frustrated, Think about having to travel back to the US with them. I'm sure I'll not hear back from you, because nobody wants to hear about bad news, but with all the hype Discover puts out there about their services, nothing could be further from the truth. Joseph A. Nagy

Only problem we experienced was not anything to do with Lufthansa. When changing planes in Frankfurt we spent over an hour on passport control line. Lufthansa did a marvelous job on everything from keeping me informed via texts, to terrific cabin crew.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working. - Expect to be woken up more than an hour before landing when they start dinging the bell and making announcements and turning on all cabin lights to serve a snack. I would prefer they remain quiet and only serve people who want to wake up.

Better food and more space in the seats. Also when doing the web check in both times I was going in to your site the minute you open it and there is not really many seats to choose only to buy!!!

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