How to find cheap flights to Istanbul
C$364 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Istanbul. Or you can book a return plane ticket for C$581.
Let the best deals come to you by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when ticket prices go down.
Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals for your flight.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Istanbul. This will display every airport around your departure and arrival destinations.
If you aren't in a rush to get to the city, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your budget and schedule.
August is the most popular month to fly. The city is usually at its busiest, making it the perfect time to explore.
Travel in March if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Istanbul are generally more affordable.
Check the weather before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Istanbul, averaging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 2ºC (36ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
With two days of average rainfall, July is the driest month in Istanbul.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall.
Travelling to Istanbul: what you need to know
The majority of travellers land at Istanbul Airport (IST), the city's busiest airport.
Offering direct flights to Istanbul, these popular airlines make getting to your destination easy:
Istanbul operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Book your flight and then find the ideal place to stay. These choices cover comfort, convenience, and everything in between:
Getting to central Istanbul from Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul is about 40 kilometres from IST, the city's main airport.
Once you've touched down from your flight to Istanbul, reaching the centre by car will take around 45 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Rest or simply freshen up after your flight to Istanbul. These hotels near Istanbul Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Can't wait to kick off your adventure? You can book a car rental at IST with top suppliers such as Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car. Grab the keys and get ready to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Istanbul Airport serves Istanbul and nearby areas in Istanbul Province, Türkiye (Turkey).
Istanbul highlights
Step off your flight to Istanbul and make your way to these major attractions:
Hagia Sophia: Around 0.48 kilometres northeast of the centre in Fatih, this landmark is the perfect opening act for your trip.
Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres northwest of the centre of Istanbul in Fatih.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
There are plenty more places to explore in Türkiye (Turkey), starting with Bursa. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Bursa Archaeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar are must-sees in this city, which is about 88 kilometres south of Istanbul. Yenisehir Airport (YEI) is the major airport in Bursa.
Eskisehir is another top destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is roughly 193 kilometres southeast of Istanbul. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Eskişehir ETİ Archaeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum. Eskisehir Airport (AOE) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Complete your trip with a Istanbul car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Istanbul and explore at your own pace. Compare rates in one place to find the ideal match after you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Istanbul.