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Find cheap flights to Istanbul from ₹ 13,846

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
04:10 - 07:05DEL-SAW
29h 25m1 stop
22:25 - 15:45SAW-DEL
14h 50m2 stops
₹ 29,847
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Fri, 29 Mar - Tue, 2 Apr
21:20 - 06:50DEL-SAW
12h 00m1 stop
22:25 - 15:45SAW-DEL
14h 50m2 stops
₹ 29,930
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Mon, 29 Apr - Sun, 5 May
18:15 - 10:55MAA-IST
19h 10m1 stop
20:00 - 10:40IST-MAA
12h 10m1 stop
₹ 33,080IndiGo
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Sun, 21 Apr - Sun, 28 Apr
14:30 - 10:55HYD-IST
22h 55m1 stop
20:00 - 09:25IST-HYD
10h 55m1 stop
₹ 33,909IndiGo
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Wed, 17 Apr - Mon, 22 Apr
04:15 - 13:00DEL-SAW
11h 15m1 stop
13:50 - 03:25SAW-DEL
11h 05m1 stop
₹ 34,904flynas
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Mon, 13 May - Mon, 20 May
03:00 - 12:55BOM-IST
12h 25m1 stop
13:55 - 01:55IST-BOM
9h 30m1 stop
₹ 37,225Jazeera Airways
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Wed, 8 May - Wed, 29 May
15:00 - 10:20DEL-IST
21h 50m2 stops
17:05 - 00:10IST-DEL
28h 35m2 stops
₹ 39,049Air Astana
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Mon, 22 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
04:15 - 13:00DEL-SAW
11h 15m1 stop
13:50 - 03:25SAW-DEL
11h 05m1 stop
₹ 40,293flynas
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Tue, 30 Apr - Tue, 21 May
01:10 - 21:55DEL-IST
23h 15m2 stops
23:10 - 14:00IST-DEL
12h 20m2 stops
₹ 41,039Air Astana
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Wed, 29 May - Sun, 9 Jun
03:00 - 12:55BOM-IST
12h 25m1 stop
13:55 - 01:55IST-BOM
9h 30m1 stop
₹ 41,785Jazeera Airways
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Wed, 15 May - Sat, 25 May

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest airline ticket to Istanbul from the India in the last 72 hours was ₹ 1,147,850 one-way, and ₹ 2,474,448 round-trip on the route from Mumbai to Istanbul. The most popular route is from New Delhi to Istanbul and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was ₹ 29,847 return.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Istanbul from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Istanbul costs ₹ 61,417. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 25,284 and departed from Mumbai. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New Delhi to Istanbul which costs ₹ 68,098 on average, and Mumbai to Istanbul, which costs ₹ 75,018 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 46,793. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are ₹ 47,896 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, when flights cost ₹ 40,056 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 47,997.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Mumbai ₹ 31,097 one-way - ₹ 55,985 return, from New Delhi ₹ 39,368 one-way - ₹ 52,678 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of ₹ 17,867.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,914 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 847 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 67% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Mumbai, which takes 6h 50m, New Delhi, which takes 7h 05m, Hyderabad, which takes 11h 30m, and Bengaluru, which takes 11h 30m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 6 direct flights from within India to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 06:00 the most common departure time and 100% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Each week there are around 37 direct flights from within India to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

Each week there are around 783 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 1,453 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 6,198 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. The most long-haul flights depart from New York.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

From India, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is New Delhi, with 21 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

₹ 13,846
Flight from Mumbai to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • What onsite accommodation is there at Istanbul Ataturk Airport?

    TAV Istanbul International Airport Hotel is a hotel located inside the international terminal at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, divided between the landside and airside areas of the terminal, but if you prefer off-site accommodation with a free airport shuttle, you can choose to stay at WOW Airport Hotel or Radisson Blu Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul.

  • How do I get from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to downtown Istanbul?

    Istanbul Sabiha Airport is situated about 35 kilometres outside the city centre and there are no direct public transport links to Sultanahmet in the Old Town. You would have to travel by bus or train to either Taksim or Kadikoy and then take another connection to the downtown area. Alternatively, you can rent a car or take a taxi from the airport.

  • What facilities are available for families with children at Istanbul Ataturk Airport?

    There are a few lounges at Istanbul Ataturk Airport that offer facilities for parents travelling with infants or young children on flights to Istanbul. “primeclass” Lounge has a kids room, as does the Turkish Airlines Lounge in the departures lounge at the international terminal, while the Emirates Lounge hosts a baby changing room if required.

  • What shopping options are there at Istanbul Sabiha Airport?

    As with most modern airport terminals, there is a variety of premium and casual retail brand stores to browse at Istanbul Sabiha Airport, including Nike, Anne Klein and Emporio Armani. There are also various souvenir and gift shops along with Setur Duty Free Shop and Setur Duty Free Last Minute Shop.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul?

    The cheapest airline ticket to Istanbul from the India in the last 72 hours was ₹ 1,147,850 one-way, and ₹ 2,474,448 round-trip on the route from Mumbai to Istanbul. The most popular route is from New Delhi to Istanbul and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was ₹ 29,847 return.

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    Out of the 2 airports in Istanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the nearest to the city center (32 km). You'll travel 34 km to reach the center of Istanbul if you land in Istanbul Airport

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs ₹ 61,417. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 25,284 and departed from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), or Istanbul Sabiha Airport, and Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) are the two international airports that serve as the main entry points to the Turkish city and, while Istanbul Ataturk is the larger and busier one, both are used as a hub by Turkish Airlines, the national airline.
  • Lounge Istanbul International at Istanbul Sabiha Airport offers passengers the opportunity to relax in a first-class lounge atmosphere if time permits before their flights are called and ISG CIP Lounge is available to domestic as well as international guests or, if you prefer, you can enjoy the Turkish Airlines Lounge if you’re flying with the airline.
  • If you’re feeling a bit hungry after your flight to Istanbul, you can sit and have a meal at one of the restaurants located at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, such as Simit Sarayi, Restro and Café Nero located in the arrivals and departures lounges of the international terminal and Tadina Anadolu, Kokpit and C&B in the departures lounge of the domestic terminal.
  • Foreign travellers on flights to Istanbul will be pleased to hear that there are five currency exchange locations at Istanbul Ataturk Airport: two landside of the international departures lounge, two airside of the international arrivals lounge and one landside of international arrivals in addition to several ATMs dispersed around both terminals.
  • Want to leave your car at Istanbul Sabiha Airport? You'll be pleased to know that the airport has parking capacity for over 4,700 cars and 72 coaches in a four-story structure located in front of the airport building and a short walk from the terminals. There are also 400 valet parking spots and conveniently located spaces for disabled visitors.
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Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

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Direct departures

India to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to India

Monday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Tuesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Wednesday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Friday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, AZIMUTH, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

ANA, AZIMUTH, +111 more

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Book Cheap Istanbul Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/3Fri
1 stop
29h 25mDEL-SAW
2/4Tue
2 stops
14h 50mSAW-DEL
₹ 29,847
29/4Mon
1 stop
12h 00mDEL-SAW
5/5Sun
2 stops
14h 50mSAW-DEL
₹ 29,930
21/4Sun
1 stopIndiGo
19h 10mMAA-IST
28/4Sun
1 stopIndiGo
12h 10mIST-MAA
₹ 33,080
17/4Wed
1 stopIndiGo
22h 55mHYD-IST
22/4Mon
1 stopIndiGo
10h 55mIST-HYD
₹ 33,909
13/5Mon
1 stopflynas
11h 15mDEL-SAW
20/5Mon
1 stopflynas
11h 05mSAW-DEL
₹ 34,904
8/5Wed
1 stopJazeera Airways
12h 25mBOM-IST
29/5Wed
1 stopJazeera Airways
9h 30mIST-BOM
₹ 37,225
22/7Mon
2 stopsAir Astana
21h 50mDEL-IST
28/7Sun
2 stopsAir Astana
28h 35mIST-DEL
₹ 39,049
30/4Tue
1 stopflynas
11h 15mDEL-SAW
21/5Tue
1 stopflynas
11h 05mSAW-DEL
₹ 40,293
29/5Wed
2 stopsAir Astana
23h 15mDEL-IST
9/6Sun
2 stopsAir Astana
12h 20mIST-DEL
₹ 41,039
15/5Wed
1 stopJazeera Airways
12h 25mBOM-IST
25/5Sat
1 stopJazeera Airways
9h 30mIST-BOM
₹ 41,785

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
25/3Mon
1 stop
11h 40mBOM-SAW
₹ 13,846
24/3Sun
1 stop
14h 55mBOM-SAW
₹ 14,426
26/3Tue
1 stopflynas
11h 50mDEL-SAW
₹ 16,664
26/3Tue
1 stopflynas
11h 50mDEL-SAW
₹ 16,830
1/4Mon
1 stopIndiGo
25h 10mHYD-IST
₹ 18,240
8/4Mon
1 stopIndiGo
17h 25mMAA-IST
₹ 18,240
25/3Mon
1 stopAir Arabia
11h 15mBOM-IST
₹ 18,737
28/3Thu
1 stopAir Arabia
18h 45mBOM-IST
₹ 19,069
24/4Wed
1 stopJazeera Airways
13h 45mBOM-SAW
₹ 19,483
3/4Wed
1 stopJazeera Airways
12h 25mBOM-IST
₹ 19,483

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Recent domestic flight deals

29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
1/4Mon
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-AYT
₹ 2,902
29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
31/3Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
₹ 3,648
29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mESB-SAW
31/3Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 00mSAW-ESB
₹ 3,648
17/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mKYA-SAW
24/4Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 15mSAW-KYA
₹ 3,814
29/3Fri
directPegasus Airlines
1h 15mADB-IST
31/3Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 05mIST-ADB
₹ 3,897
28/3Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mADB-IST
30/3Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
₹ 3,980
1/6Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 35mKYA-IST
30/6Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mIST-KYA
₹ 6,135
30/3Sat
multi-stop
3h 50mESB-IST
30/3Sat
direct
1h 10mIST-ESB
₹ 9,120
14/6Fri
multi-stopAnadoluJet
12h 45mAYT-SAW
23/6Sun
multi-stopAnadoluJet
23h 05mSAW-AYT
₹ 33,412
21/7Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
28/7Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 25mIST-AYT
₹ 85,229

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Last minute flights to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/3Sat
multi-stop
20h 30mDEL-SAW
30/3Sat
multi-stop
18h 40mSAW-DEL
₹ 32,500
22/3Fri
multi-stop
25h 35mDEL-SAW
31/3Sun
multi-stop
14h 50mSAW-DEL
₹ 33,080
19/3Tue
multi-stopIndiGo
12h 00mDEL-IST
27/3Wed
multi-stopIndiGo
10h 35mIST-DEL
₹ 36,562
21/3Thu
multi-stopIndiGo
14h 40mDEL-IST
28/3Thu
multi-stopIndiGo
15h 55mIST-DEL
₹ 36,645
23/3Sat
multi-stopflynas
12h 15mDEL-SAW
30/3Sat
multi-stopflynas
9h 55mSAW-DEL
₹ 39,049
23/3Sat
multi-stopflynas
12h 15mDEL-SAW
30/3Sat
multi-stopflynas
9h 55mSAW-DEL
₹ 39,961
22/3Fri
multi-stopAir Arabia
21h 15mBOM-SAW
25/3Mon
multi-stopAir Arabia
25h 10mSAW-BOM
₹ 40,956
23/3Sat
multi-stopAir Arabia
21h 15mBOM-SAW
30/3Sat
multi-stopAir Arabia
25h 10mSAW-BOM
₹ 41,951
19/3Tue
multi-stopEtihad Airways
11h 20mBOM-IST
20/3Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
14h 10mIST-BOM
₹ 43,112
22/3Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
11h 30mBLR-IST
26/3Tue
multi-stopEtihad Airways
9h 20mIST-BLR
₹ 57,952

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