Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Ufa Starting at $151

The route Istanbul — Ufa is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Utair, Red Wings Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, East African Safari Air, Kinda Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Azimut, Valuair, Pobeda, Azerbaijan Airlines, Ural Airlines, and Air Arabia. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $151) 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 is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey’s primary international hub, handling long-haul and many full-service carriers; it’s about 35–50 km north of the historic center, with metro, Havaist shuttle buses and taxis typically taking 35–60 minutes depending on traffic and costing roughly €3–15 for public transfers or higher for taxis. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side is often positioned as a budget- and low-cost-airline gateway for regional and European flights, some 45–60 km from central Sultanahmet; transfers via private shuttles, buses or taxis usually take 60–90 minutes and can be slightly cheaper on public routes. Pros: IST offers more amenities and global connections, while SAW can be quicker for eastern suburbs and low-cost fares; cons include potential long transfer times and variable traffic impacts.

Ufa International Airport (UFA) is the main air gateway for Bashkortostan and typically functions as a regional hub handling a mix of domestic services and a limited number of international connections. You’ll commonly find Russian carriers and a selection of budget and full-service operators serving Moscow, St. Petersburg and nearby CIS destinations. The airport sits about 20–25 km southeast of Ufa city centre, with road transfers usually taking around 25–45 minutes by taxi or private transfer; fares can vary and are often modest compared with larger hubs. Public bus and minibus routes connect to central districts in roughly 40–60 minutes for a low fixed fare. Pros: compact layout and relatively short queues can make transfers straightforward; cons: fewer long-haul options and limited late-night services compared with major international hubs.