Cheap Flights from Tel Aviv-Yafo to Istanbul Starting at $96

The route Tel Aviv-Yafo — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 9 in total, including Sky Express, Buzz, LC Busre SAC, Aegean Airlines, Laudamotion, Wizz Air, Air Malta, HiSky, and Azimut. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $96) 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.

Tel Aviv–Yafo is primarily served by Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), Israel’s main international hub located about 20–25 km southeast of the city center. TLV typically handles a mix of full-service carriers and many international airlines, with some low-cost options on regional routes; fares can be mid-to-high depending on season and carrier. Ground access is convenient: the fast train links the airport to Tel Aviv in roughly 15–20 minutes, buses and shared shuttles take 30–60 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis or rideshares typically reach the city in 20–40 minutes — expect variable fares including a modest airport surcharge. Pros include extensive amenities, reliable international connections and efficient immigration; cons can be queues at peak times and slightly higher ground-transport costs compared with smaller regional fields.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with different roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s international hub — a large, modern facility handling most long-haul and full-service carriers as well as many low-cost airlines; it sits roughly 35–45 km northwest of the historic center and can take 30–60 minutes by taxi or 40–90 minutes by public express rail/metro and shuttle depending on traffic, with fares typically ranging from low-cost airport bus tickets to moderate taxi fares. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side and often used by budget and regional carriers; it’s about 40–50 km from central European-side attractions, usually 45–90 minutes by road or 60–120 minutes by public bus plus metro connections, with generally lower landing fees reflected in many cheaper ticket options. Pros: IST offers wide connectivity and full-service amenities, while SAW can be cheaper and closer for travelers staying on the Asian side. Cons: both can involve long transfers in peak traffic and SAW has fewer long-haul options and fewer transfer conveniences for cross-continental connections.

In different months, ticket prices from Tel Aviv-Yafo to Istanbul vary: minimum — $97 (December 2025), maximum — $162 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $125–$129.