Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Bangkok Starting at $235

The route Istanbul — Bangkok is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, IndiGo, Nas Air, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Valuair, AirAsia X, Air Arabia, Mahan Airlines, and CanJet. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $235) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carrier traffic alongside many global alliances; it can be pricier than flying into secondary airports but offers extensive connections. Located about 40–50 km northwest of the historical center (Taksim/Sultanahmet), typical transfers include Havaist and public buses (roughly 60–90 minutes, fares usually modest), taxis or airport shuttles (about 45–75 minutes, higher fares), and a metro link that shortens commutes as services expand. Pros: modern terminals, broad amenities and frequent flights; cons: significant distance to central neighborhoods and occasional heavy road congestion. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) functions mainly as Istanbul’s budget and secondary international gateway, hosting many low-cost and regional carriers and often yielding lower fares for point-to-point travel. It sits on the Asian side about 35–45 km from central European-side districts, with common transfers including Havatas or municipal buses and shared shuttles (typically 60–90 minutes depending on traffic, economical fares), private shuttles and taxis (shorter times but more costly), and growing rail/connectivity options. Pros: generally cheaper tickets and less crowded terminals; cons: fewer long-haul options and longer cross-city travel times when accessing European-side attractions.

Bangkok is served by two main airports with different roles. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is the primary international hub handling most long-haul and full-service carriers; it typically offers a wide choice of lounges, transit facilities and more frequent international connections. Don Mueang (DMK) functions as a budget and regional gateway, where low-cost carriers and many domestic flights usually operate. Suvarnabhumi is about 30–40 km east of the city centre, with Airport Rail Link (25–35 minutes to central stations), taxis (30–60 minutes) and airport buses; fares can range from a few dollars for rail to higher taxi fares depending on traffic. Don Mueang lies roughly 20–25 km north of downtown; transfer options include shuttle buses, regular buses, trains and taxis with journey times typically 30–60 minutes and generally lower taxi/lift costs. Pros: Suvarnabhumi often provides more comfort and facilities for international transfers; Don Mueang is usually more budget-friendly and quicker for domestic travel. Cons: Both can be affected by heavy traffic for road transfers, and transfers between the two airports can add extra time and cost.

In different months, ticket prices from Istanbul to Bangkok vary: minimum — $212 (February 2026), maximum — $391 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $287–$298.