Cheap flights to Istanbul

Compare recent fares, direct-flight schedules and destination airports
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Istanbul at a glance

Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.

Country

Türkiye

City IATA code

IST

Airports in fare data

2

Population

15,311,000

Time zone

Europe/Istanbul

Cities with direct flights

111

Airlines in fare data

142

Cheapest air tickets to Istanbul

Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Istanbul, for domestic and international routes.

Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.

Direct flights airfares to Istanbul

Current data shows direct routes to Istanbul from 10 cities: Ankara, Izmir, Dalaman, Bodrum, Debrecen, Antalya, Mersin, Ercan, Denizli, and Rize. A complete timetable is available for 7 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 7 routes offer a choice of several airlines.

Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.

All airlines serving Ankara — Istanbul operate daily direct flights: Valuair, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly every day.

Valuair

Valuair

Ankara — Istanbul

Flights every day

from $26

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Ankara — Istanbul

Flights every day

from $30

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Ankara — Istanbul

Flights every day

from $44

Flight prices to Istanbul by month

Compare cached monthly fares to Istanbul for 10 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.

The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Bodrum to Istanbul. Open the route page for full flight details.

November 2026
Lowest price
on average:
$25
May 2027
Highest price
on average:
$41
  • Avg Price
Price dynamics

Prices on the Bodrum — Istanbul route are consistently going up. From November 2026 to October 2027, tickets went from $25 to $29 — a 19% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to May 2027 — up 67%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $25. In July 2027–August 2027, tickets cost around $38.

Best time to buy

Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 35% compared to the most expensive months.

Price predictability

Price variation across months on this route is 16.7%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.

Istanbul airports

Airports in Istanbul provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Istanbul.

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Cities near Istanbul

Nearby cities with airports can help you compare alternative routes or plan a combined trip.

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Bucharest

BUH

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Constanta

CND

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Eskisehir

ESK

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Izmir

IZM

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Kutahya

KZR

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Plovdiv

PDV

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Tekirdag

TEQ

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Varna

VAR

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Bursa

YEI

Frequently asked questions about Istanbul

Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.

The lowest recent price in our data is $24. The live price may change when you search.

Recent fare data contains 2 destination airport codes for Istanbul. The airport section above has detailed information.

Recent offers include direct flights from 111 cities operated by 21 airlines. Availability depends on the date.

They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.