Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Quito — $578

The route Istanbul — Quito is served by many carriers — 11 in total, including Pegasus Airlines, Valuair, Sky Express, Wizz Air, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Europa, Air France, British Airways, Vueling, Air Serbia, and Turkish Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $578) 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) functions as the city’s main international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers alongside many premium and national airlines. Located about 35–45 km northwest of the historical center, it can take 30–60+ minutes by taxi depending on traffic, or roughly 40–60 minutes by Havaist and public buses with fares typically in the low single-digit to low double-digit TRY/EUR/USD equivalents. Pros: modern terminal facilities, broad route network, and plentiful lounges; cons: longer transfer times to central districts and occasional heavy traffic. Travelers can usually expect a full-service airport experience with extensive retail and transport options. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) operates largely as Istanbul’s budget and secondary international airport, favoured by low-cost carriers and some regional airlines. It sits on the Asian side about 35–50 km from central Sultanahmet and Taksim; journey times are commonly 45–90 minutes by taxi or ride-hail and around 60–90 minutes by public bus or shuttle, with fares often lower than airport transfers to IST. Pros: typically lower fares on many point-to-point routes and less crowded terminals; cons: fewer nonstop long-haul options and longer commutes from the European side. It can be a convenient, cost-conscious choice for regional travel.

Quito’s main gateway, Mariscal Sucre International (UIO), functions as Ecuador’s primary international hub and handles most long-haul and regional flights; it’s commonly served by legacy carriers and a number of low-cost airlines on regional routes. Located about 18 km east of the historic center, travel time to central Quito typically ranges from 35–50 minutes by taxi or ride-hail and can be 50–90 minutes by public bus depending on traffic; metered taxis and app rides generally cost more than buses, while airport shuttles and private transfers sit between those options. Pros: modern terminal with good connections and services. Cons: can be busy during peaks and ground transport times vary with the city’s traffic.

In different months, ticket prices from Istanbul to Quito vary: minimum — $562 (May 2026), maximum — $1,040 (January 2027). Typically, the flight costs $785–$1,439.