€71 Cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

In general, when looking for the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport, try to choose a flight departing in May for the best deal.

Most flyers found that booking flight tickets 89 days in advance of their planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Istanbul Airport.

From most locations, the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport are found on a Friday. Booking a Saturday departure is usually the most expensive.

Generally, when visiting Istanbul Airport, Evening flights represent the best value. Afternoon flights are likely to have higher prices.

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Istanbul Airport is possible. If you are planning a flight to Istanbul Airport, consider booking flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km from Istanbul city centre), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (89 km from Istanbul city centre), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre) or Bursa Yenişehir Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre).

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport has an average price of €212 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Istanbul. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Istanbul from Gazipaşa for €116. This is 45% cheaper than most flight deals to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Prices for flights to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

The number of operators available for flights to Istanbul Airport is 10 as of August 2025.

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Istanbul Airport.

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.