Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Chelyabinsk Starting at $163

The Istanbul — Chelyabinsk route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Azimut, Kinda Airlines, Ural Airlines, Red Wings Airlines, Rossiya Airlines, IrAero, Pegasus Airlines, Pobeda, Valuair, Turkish Airlines, S7 Airlines, and Azerbaijan Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $163. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the large international hub on the European side, handling most long-haul and premium carriers as well as many full-service and transfer flights; it can be perceived as mid-to-upper range in price compared with regional alternatives. It sits roughly 35–45 km from the historic city center, with travel options including taxi (35–60 minutes depending on traffic), Havaist and IETT airport buses (about 45–75 minutes, fares typically modest), and metro connections that are expanding. Pros: modern facilities, wide route network and strong transfer convenience; cons: longer transit times to central districts and potentially higher local fares during peak hours. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) operates as Istanbul’s budget and secondary international airport on the Asian side, commonly used by low-cost carriers and some regional services; fares here can often be comparatively lower for point-to-point leisure travel. It lies about 40–50 km from central Sultanahmet/Taksim areas, with transfer choices that include Havataş and private airport shuttles (roughly 60–90 minutes), municipal buses, and taxis (around 45–75 minutes, depending on traffic and time of day). Pros: frequent low-cost options and generally simpler, quicker processing for point-to-point travelers; cons: longer, less predictable transfers into the main tourist areas and fewer direct long-haul connections.

Chelyabinsk’s airport (CEK) serves as the region’s primary gateway, functioning more as a domestic and regional hub than a major international transfer point. It typically handles flights from Russian carriers and some budget operators, so fares can often be competitive for domestic routes while international options may be limited. The terminal lies roughly 15–20 km north of the city center; by taxi or rideshare the trip usually takes 25–40 minutes depending on traffic, while public buses and minivans can take 40–60 minutes with modest fares. Pros: straightforward layout and a range of basic services; cons: fewer long-haul connections and occasional congestion during peak hours.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Istanbul to Chelyabinsk is $169 (December 2025), while the maximum is $399 (August 2026). On average, a ticket costs $244–$466.