Cheap Flights from Santiago to Istanbul — $588

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is Santiago’s main international gateway and typically functions as the country’s premium hub, handling most long-haul and regional flights with carriers such as LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSMART operating frequent services. Located about 15–20 km northwest of downtown Santiago, transfer times can be roughly 20–40 minutes by taxi or ride-share depending on traffic, and 30–40 minutes by the airport bus; expect fares to usually range from moderate to slightly higher for taxis and modest for public shuttles. The airport tends to offer a wide choice of lounges, duty-free shopping and multiple dining options, which can make it convenient for international connections, though peak-hour road congestion and occasional waits at immigration can be downsides for fast transfers.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s large international hub, serving long-haul, regional and transfer traffic and hosting major carriers such as Turkish Airlines alongside many full-service international airlines. Located about 40–50 km northwest of the historic centre, transfers to Taksim or Sultanahmet can take 40–70 minutes by car depending on traffic. Options include Havaist and IETT airport buses (fares typically moderate), taxi rides and a growing metro connection that shortens journey times. Pros: modern facilities, extensive flight choices and good transfer infrastructure; cons: longer transfer distances and occasional heavy traffic to central districts. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) operates primarily as a secondary international and low-cost gateway on Istanbul’s Asian side, favoured by budget carriers and many charter flights. It sits roughly 35–45 km southeast of the historic peninsula, with road transfers to Kadıköy or central Istanbul taking about 45–75 minutes depending on traffic and route. Transport choices include Havatas/Havabus shuttle services, municipal buses, taxis and some private shuttles; fares tend to be economical for bus options. Pros: often cheaper fares and quicker access for Asian-side neighbourhoods; cons: fewer long-haul connections and longer journeys to European-side attractions.

The route Santiago — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 8 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Chile, Avianca, United Airlines, British Airways, B&H Airlines, and Sky Airline. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $588) 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.

In different months, ticket prices from Santiago to Istanbul vary: minimum — $537 (June 2026), maximum — $1,132 (January 2027). Typically, the flight costs $774–$1,547.