Cheap flights to Istanbul (IST)
Compare live fares to Istanbul, Turkey from 100+ airlines.
From €89 return (London LON–IST) · updated 23 Jul 2026
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| From | Airline | Dates | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London LON–IST | Wizz Air UK | 7 Nov – 9 Nov | €89 | Search |
| Frankfurt am Main FRA–IST | Pegasus Airlines | 1 Sep – 25 Sep | €111 | Search |
| Paris PAR–IST | Transavia France | 16 Nov – 24 Nov | €120 | Search |
| Dubai DXB–IST | Pegasus Airlines | 26 Jul – 1 Aug | €199 | Search |
Lowest return fares we currently list to Istanbul, by departure city. Updated regularly; confirmed with our booking partner.
Flights to Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia and its vast new airport has made Turkish Airlines one of the most connected carriers in the world. That hub strength means competitive fares and easy connections onward across three continents.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the main hub on the European side; the M11 metro and HAVAIST buses reach the city centre.
Airlines flying to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Aztec AirwaysCarriers and schedules vary by season; the live search above shows who is flying on your dates.
Best time to book
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are mild and pleasant; book ahead for these peak-value months.
Why visit Istanbul
- Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace
- The Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus cruises
- A rich food scene spanning two continents
Flight distance and time to Istanbul
| From | Distance | Est. flight time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London LON–IST | 2,487 km | 3h 48m | Route data |
| New York NYC–IST | 8,026 km | 11h 8m | |
| Madrid MAD–IST | 2,701 km | 4h 5m | |
| Paris PAR–IST | 2,212 km | 3h 26m | Route data |
| Dubai DXB–IST | 3,030 km | 4h 31m | Route data |
| Frankfurt FRA–IST | 1,837 km | 2h 56m | Route data |
Great-circle distances and estimated flight times — our own calculation from airport coordinates.
Arriving in Istanbul? See the full Istanbul airport guide — facts, runways, airlines, nearby cities and catchment.
Local time and daylight
Istanbul
- Current time01:32
- Time zoneEurope/Istanbul
- Sunrise05:51
- Sunset20:29
World time zone map → · Plan driving directions in Istanbul →
Price history: Dubai to Istanbul
Lowest return fare, DXB–IST, over the last 47 updates. Fares have edged up about 9% recently — booking sooner may pay off.
Indicative fares from our daily price data. Use the search above for live prices on your dates.
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