Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Thiruvananthapuram Starting at $162

The Istanbul — Thiruvananthapuram route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including Pegasus Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, and Jazeera Airways. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $162. 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 primarily by Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Istanbul Airport, on the European side, is the city’s major international hub and typically handles most long-haul and full-service carriers; it's often perceived as the pricier but more connected option. Located about 35–45 km from Taksim/Sultanahmet, travel by taxi can take 35–60 minutes depending on traffic, while the Havaist and IETT airport buses take roughly 45–75 minutes with fares commonly in a moderate range. Pros: wide airline choice, extensive amenities and transfer options; cons: distance and variable journey times in peak traffic. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side is commonly positioned as the budget- and low-cost-carrier-friendly airport, frequently serving domestic routes and short-haul international flights. It sits roughly 30–50 km from central areas like Kadıköy and Üsküdar; taxis often take 30–60 minutes, and public buses or Havabus services usually run 45–70 minutes with generally lower fares than IST. Pros: closer to many Asian-side neighborhoods and often cheaper flight options; cons: fewer long-haul connections and potentially longer transfer times to European-side destinations.

Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) serves as Kerala’s primary international gateway and a regional hub for both full-service and budget carriers, with frequent services by Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and several Middle Eastern airlines. Located about 6–7 km from the city center, travel times are typically 15–25 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw depending on traffic; city buses and app-based rides are also common with fares generally ranging from modest local bus rates to moderate taxi charges. The airport is compact and usually easy to navigate, making connections convenient, though peak hours can feel crowded; its limited shopping and lounge options may be a trade-off for quick access to the city.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Istanbul to Thiruvananthapuram is $174 (October 2025), while the maximum is $253 (February 2026). On average, a ticket costs $205–$206.