₹ 17,223 Find Cheap Flights to Istanbul

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 31,323
Typical prices: ₹ 31,039-₹ 22,617
Kuwait Airways
Mon 19/10Mon 2/11
DEL - SAW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 44,288
Typical prices: ₹ 54,414-₹ 43,342
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Thu 16/7Tue 28/7
BOM - IST • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Kuwait Airways Logo
03:00 - 13:05
DEL
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SAW
12h 35m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:50 - 06:00
SAW
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DEL
12h 40m
1 stop
₹ 31,323Kuwait Airways
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Kuwait Airways Logo
03:00 - 13:40
DEL
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SAW
13h 10m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
14:40 - 05:55
SAW
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DEL
12h 45m
1 stop
₹ 31,418Kuwait Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
04:10 - 21:50
BOM
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IST
20h 10m
1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 03:05
IST
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BOM
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 33,500Azerbaijan Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
02:25 - 21:50
BOM
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IST
21h 55m
1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
22:50 - 01:25
IST
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BOM
24h 05m
1 stop
₹ 33,595Azerbaijan Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
IndiGo Logo
04:00 - 13:50
AMD
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IST
12h 20m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
17:55 - 10:15
IST
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AMD
13h 50m
1 stop
₹ 43,626IndiGo
Sun, 12 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul
IndiGo Logo
01:15 - 13:50
AMD
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IST
15h 05m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
17:55 - 21:20
IST
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AMD
24h 55m
1 stop
₹ 44,572IndiGo
Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 05:15
MAA
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IST
25h 35m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:45 - 20:50
IST
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MAA
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 45,424Gulf Air
Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 15:20
MAA
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IST
11h 40m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:45 - 20:50
IST
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MAA
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 45,613Gulf Air
Wed, 22 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
Air Arabia Logo
04:20 - 23:30
HYD
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SAW
21h 40m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:25 - 03:40
SAW
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HYD
23h 45m
1 stop
₹ 48,736Air Arabia
Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Air Arabia Logo
04:20 - 23:30
HYD
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SAW
21h 40m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:25 - 03:40
SAW
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HYD
23h 45m
1 stop
₹ 49,587Air Arabia
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Istanbul

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 round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from Mumbai, at ₹ 31,323 return. The most popular connection is from New Delhi to Istanbul and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 31,323 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Istanbul from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Istanbul costs ₹ 72,825 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 17,507 and departed from Mumbai. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Mumbai to Istanbul which costs ₹ 94,551 on average, and New Delhi to Istanbul, which costs ₹ 77,636 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip 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 Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 75,805. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are ₹ 82,352 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Istanbul is September, where tickets cost ₹ 12,113 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and February, where the average cost of tickets from India is ₹ 26,119 and ₹ 19,400 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of ₹ 10,315.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 in the morning, when round-trip flights cost ₹ 76,743 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 ₹ 76,743.

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 New Delhi ₹ 65,783 return, from Mumbai ₹ 72,172 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks 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 (SAW), with an average flight price of ₹ 18,895.

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Cheapest flight₹ 17,223
Flight from Mumbai to Istanbul 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.
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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?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Istanbul was found on the route from Mumbai, at ₹ 31,323 return. The most popular connection is from New Delhi to Istanbul and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 31,323 in the last 3 days.

  • 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 ₹ 72,825. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 17,507 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from India to Istanbul. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 56 reviews
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.9Food
5.7Entertainment
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

8.0 ExcellentKrzysztof, Jan 2026
SHJ - BKK
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

I had 2 flights on the same day ( beautiful sunny non windy day)both had a touch and go -around on the runway. My husband said they were training a co pilot. The bathrooms were stinky dirty and the the floor was sticky. On one flight I had the worst food option I have ever had on an overseas flight.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Staff are friendly and the pilot when we landed very smooth.

Turkish Airlines made a long flight from YVR to IST a great flying experience. From the attendants, to the food, to the entertainment program to all the extras, a twelve hour flight ‘flew by’. Late departure and arrival was not the airline’s fault.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time. Great service, friendly crew. Great food. Everything went without a hitch. We will not hesitate to fly Turkish Airlines again.

It was great. The service was excellent and the timing was very good.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

I have paid extra money for my special meal service but I received the the local food. Which is not acceptable.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Kuwait Airways is one of the airlines that has entered into competition with other carriers and has become distinguished in the quality of its services. However, it still requires further development, particularly in its digital services related to airport operations and in-flight entertainment. I believe that over the coming years, Kuwait Airways may reach a highly competitive level in terms of the services it provides.

I do not have any issue after travelling but not able to return back to Newyork because my flight is cancelled. Requested to refund my full amount.

Are you KIDDING RIGHT NOW?!?! SENDING OUT SURVEYS FOR CANCELED FLIGHTS IN A CONFLICT ZONE?!?! ARE YOU FEELING OK??????

Are you KIDDING RIGHT NOW?!? SENDING OUT SURVEYS FOR CANCELED FLIGHTS IN A CONFLICT ZONE?!? ARE YOU FEELING OK???

Food is terrible, service is not good. Staff were not personable and rushed food service.

The onboarding was extremely confusing. Had to climb the stairs to plan from tarmac with carryon bags in hand. No apologies for inconvenience. Overall not quite pleasant experience.

Boarding /lounge :Chaotic boarding , business /first class had a dedicated line but it was upto to the passenger to figure out and use those lines .Oasis lounge is clean but tiny so it felt over crowded . Neither the food nor amenities felt business/first class . Cabin and tech : 2-2-2 configuration needs to go . Leg space is cramped , headsets didn’t work . WIFI does exist or didn’t work on the entire 20 hour journey . Food and crew : Preordered “Hindu Non vegetarian” meal , crew was clueless , they didn’t even bother to ask if they weren’t sure what that meant . Served mediocre vegetarian food though menu had chicken /lamb options . In short , worst business class experience of all the airlines I flew to date . Not sure if there is one area they compete in let alone excel … avoid if you can .

Food was not available in the middle of the trip that is 13 hours

Everything was good and no points to complain. Food is always a tricky concept. Sometimes you like it and sometimes you don’t. Food was redundant from Kuwait City to NY-JFK.

Beautiful Flight took off on time and everything was good

Flight was short but turbulent giving uneasy feeling :( ; although views were mesmerising ;)

Flight boarding experience with journey was smooth; can describe it as a less to minimal turbulent flight!

I paid 675£ for LHR-BOM-BKK (return flight). They charged so much money but provide very less food/drinks as compared to another airlines. Never ever fly with Indigo.

Just fly from point a to b. rest holds zero stars. And with zero competition, what do you expcect

Screens should work, Seating need to be comfortable, Luggage management was worse. Took 2 hours to get my luggage

Flight was delayed 110 mins.. Crew on Ground or in Air had no regrets.. No apologies... Very poor boarding process... Awful food and beverage choice.

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

झूठा है इंडिगो फ्लाइट में मील दिया नहीं जब शिकायत किया तो बोला आपको मिल चुका है

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

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