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Cheapest round-trip
$168
Typical prices: $212-$351
Air Serbia
Mon 3/12Wed 3/14
VIE - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$198
Typical prices: $212-$352
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/3Sat 11/10
VIE - IST • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 2h 24m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Turkish Airlines
Most punctual • 93% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 21% price drop
January
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)
Cheapest • Avg $254 (round-trip)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 6h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vienna to Istanbul (VIE-IST)

 

Cheap flights from Vienna to Istanbul with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Fri, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 14
Air Serbia Logo
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
24h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 8:10 pmIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
5h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$168Air Serbia
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Air Serbia Logo
8:50 pm - 5:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
18h 10m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 8:10 pmIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
5h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$168Air Serbia
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
Air Serbia Logo
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
24h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 9:15 amIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
18h 35m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$169Air Serbia
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5
Air Serbia Logo
9:45 am - 4:40 amVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
16h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
5:45 pm - 9:15 amIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
17h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$169Air Serbia
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 8:50 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 3:30 pmIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
2h 20mnonstop
$198Turkish Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 8:50 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 6:20 pmIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
2h 20mnonstop
$198Turkish Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:40 amVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 25mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 1:05 pmIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
2h 20mnonstop
$201Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
Pegasus Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 7:40 amVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
20h 45m2 stops Ankara Esenboga Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
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8:30 am - 8:10 amIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
25h 40m2 stops Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt Ankara Esenboga
$301Pegasus Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
Pegasus Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 7:25 amVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
20h 30m2 stops Ankara Esenboga Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
Pegasus Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:10 amIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
37h 15m2 stops Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt Ankara Esenboga
$445Pegasus Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
Pegasus Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 7:25 amVIE  Vienna Intl-IST Istanbul
20h 30m2 stops Ankara Esenboga Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt
Pegasus Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:10 amIST  Istanbul-VIE Vienna Intl
37h 15m2 stops Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt Ankara Esenboga
$445Pegasus Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Vienna to Istanbul Airport flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

Round-trip flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport typically range from $212 to $351. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $168, on Air Serbia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Istanbul Airport. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Istanbul Airport at $215 round-trip.
•December ($387) and July ($319) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% 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 from Vienna to Istanbul

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on VIE

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Key details for Vienna to Istanbul Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$95
Beat the crowds with an average 72% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Vienna to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Vienna to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vienna to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Vienna to Istanbul Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 9:39 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 10:14 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 24m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Vienna to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 24m, covering 760 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vienna to Istanbul Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport range from $212 to $351, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $272 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $254 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to $273 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Vienna to Istanbul Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

  • How are flight departures from Vienna to Istanbul Airport spread across the day?

    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%.

  • How are flight prices from Vienna to Istanbul Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vienna to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    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, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport pass through?

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

    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Vienna to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $256 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $298, a difference of $42.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Istanbul Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Vienna to Istanbul Airport?

    Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 07m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 25m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

  • What is the time difference between Vienna and Istanbul Airport?

    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.

  • What popular places can I visit in Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vienna to Istanbul Airport flights?

    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 always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Vienna to Istanbul Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $256, about $42 less than Saturday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vienna to Istanbul Airport trip for June. Fares historically average $215 round-trip in that month - typically $172 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $254 round-trip on this route - about $19 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Find which airlines fly direct from Vienna Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vienna Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Vienna Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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