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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $165 round-trip via Pristina (PRN), compared to $271 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ajet and Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Vienna to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $251 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $300, a difference of $49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Istanbul Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:13 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 10:13 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $269. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Vienna to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 23m, covering 760 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Vienna to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Vienna to Istanbul Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 55m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 16m via Ankara Esenboga (ESB).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Vienna (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport range from $208 to $350, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.