Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul

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Flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from New York to Istanbul

Alternative New York to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$641
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time9 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week128

Finding cheap flights from New York to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul is C$645. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Istanbul.
IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways fly direct from New York to Istanbul.
There are 128 flights per week flying from New York to Istanbul, as of February 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from C$645.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Istanbul on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), and the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul

Looking for cheap flights to Istanbul? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best price and make your flight journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit “search.” We've compared hundreds of online travel agents along with all major airlines flying to Istanbul to find the cheapest plane tickets. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to score the best fares for your Istanbul flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's “Whole month” tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your cheap flights to Istanbul by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible Istanbul flight deal.
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  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights to Istanbul. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy, and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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