Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Penza Starting at $184

The Istanbul — Penza route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including Azerbaijan Airlines, Red Wings Airlines, Azimut, S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Pobeda, Valuair, and IrAero. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $184. 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.

Penza is served primarily by Penza Airport (Bolshoye Savino is not in Penza — local services operate from the regional Penza airport), which functions mainly as a domestic/regional gateway rather than a major international hub. Flights are typically operated by Russian domestic carriers and smaller regional airlines, so fares can often be competitive compared with larger cities. The airport lies roughly 10–20 km from Penza city centre, with taxi rides usually taking about 20–35 minutes and costing in the modest local fare range; occasional shuttle or bus options can be slower but cheaper, often taking 30–50 minutes. For travellers this airport can be convenient and compact, offering straightforward check‑in and short transfer times, while options and frequencies may be limited compared with bigger hubs and international connectivity can require a transfer.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey’s main international hub and typically handles the majority of long-haul and intercontinental flights, including full-service carriers and many global alliances. Located about 35–45 km northwest of the historic city center, it can be reached by Havaist express buses or municipal buses in roughly 40–70 minutes depending on traffic; taxis and ride-hailing services usually take 35–60 minutes and can cost considerably more. Strengths include modern facilities, extensive route options and frequent international connections; downsides can be longer transfer and transit times within the large terminal and higher ground-transport costs compared with smaller airports. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is commonly positioned as Istanbul’s secondary international and low-cost carrier hub, often serving budget airlines and many regional flights. It sits on the city’s Anatolian (Asian) side about 35–45 km from central Sultanahmet by road; travel times by Havatas/Havaist shuttle or municipal bus typically run 50–90 minutes, while taxis or transfers usually take 40–70 minutes depending on traffic. Advantages include lower fares on some routes and shorter queues on occasion; trade-offs can be the longer commute from the European side and fewer long-haul choices compared with the primary airport.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Istanbul to Penza is $169 (October 2025), while the maximum is $213 (December 2025). On average, a ticket costs $191–$404.