Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Quito — $614

The route Istanbul — Quito is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Air Europa, KLM, Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, Valuair, LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air France, S.C. Ten Airways S.R.L., and Wizz Air. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $614) 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 — $621 (December 2026), maximum — $1,272 (July 2027). Typically, the flight costs $634–$727.