Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Nukus — $179

More than 6 airlines operate flights from Istanbul to Nukus, including Azerbaijan Airlines, Valuair, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Qanot Sharq, and Uzbekistan Airways. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $179, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s large international hub, handling most long-haul and premium carriers and offering extensive connections; it’s about 40–50 km northwest of the historic center, with the fastest transfers via highway taxis or Havaist shuttle buses taking roughly 40–60 minutes depending on traffic (fares usually sit in a mid-range band). Pros: modern terminals, broad airline choice and amenities; cons: longer travel time to the old city and occasional heavy traffic. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) functions more as a budget and regional gateway on the Asian side, favored by low-cost and some charter carriers; it lies roughly 30–45 km from central Sultanahmet, with shuttle buses and havabus services taking 45–75 minutes and taxis costing slightly more for the longer ride. Pros: often lower fares and quicker check-in lines for some carriers; cons: fewer long-haul options and longer cross-city transfers if you need to reach the European side.

Nukus Airport (NCU) is a small regional airport serving the capital of Karakalpakstan, typically handling domestic and limited international flights rather than acting as a major hub. You’ll usually find national carriers and a handful of low-cost or charter services operating here, so fares can be modest compared with larger Uzbek gateways. The airport sits close to the city — roughly 10–15 minutes’ drive to central Nukus — with taxis and occasional shared vans the main transport options; expect travel times of 15–25 minutes and fares typically in local-currency ranges that are usually affordable. Pros: compact, easy to navigate and convenient for quick transfers. Cons: limited facilities, fewer flight choices and less frequent ground-transport schedules than larger airports.

The cost of a one-way flight from Istanbul to Nukus ranges from $182 (February 2026) to $236 (January 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $209–$236.