Cheap flights to Istanbul


Frequently asked questions
Istanbul has a moderate climate year-round. The peak season months (Apr - Jun & Sep - Oct) are generally considered to be the best time to visit Istanbul. The average temperatures range from about 20 - 30 degrees Celsius. This is the best time to visit if you want to enjoy outdoor activities, such as exploring the city's markets, national landmarks & other tourist hot spots.
The cheapest flight season is between December to February - this is due to the winter season being in full swing, so expect less people travelling!
The best time of day to get the cheapest flight to Istanbul is either early in the morning or late at night - you'll beat the rush!
The closest airport to Istanbul is Istanbul International Airport which also serves as the best airport for all flight routes.
An IATA (International Air Transport Association) airport code is a three-letter code that is used to identify airports around the world. For example, IST is the IATA airport code for Istanbul Airport. Sometimes, it's just that simple!
There are a number of airline services like Turkish Airlines who fly direct to and from Istanbul - check them all out here:
To get the best deal on a flight to Istanbul, it's generally recommended to book your flight at least a few months in advance. Prices can fluctuate daily, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on prices through the Flight Centre App & Website - then book when you see a good deal.
Yes! Direct flights to Istanbul operate daily from select major South African Airports with some smaller regional airports requiring a stop on the way.
The best airport to get a connecting flight out of Istanbul is Istanbul International Airport which also serves as the best airport for all flight routes.
Your flight will land in and depart from Istanbul International Airport, which serves as the main airport for Istanbul.
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Athens to Istanbul
Vancouver to Istanbul
Durban to Istanbul
Dublin to Istanbul
Marseille to Istanbul
Vienna to Istanbul
Paris to Istanbul
Kóchi to Istanbul
Ohrid Opština to Istanbul
Dalaman to Istanbul
Kusadasi to Istanbul
Istanbul to Johannesburg
Istanbul to Cape Town
Istanbul to Durban
Istanbul to Johannesburg
Istanbul to Port Elizabeth
Istanbul to Dubai
Istanbul to Bloemfontein
Istanbul to London
Istanbul to Athens
Istanbul to East London
Istanbul to Harare
Istanbul to George
Istanbul to Gaborone
Istanbul to Casablanca
Istanbul to Belek
Istanbul to Pasadena
Istanbul to Paris
Istanbul to Nomós Kerkýras
Istanbul to Dalaman
Istanbul to Cairo
Johannesburg to Istanbul
Cape Town to Istanbul
Belek to Istanbul
Nevşehir to Istanbul
London to Istanbul
Dubai to Istanbul
Ürgüp to Istanbul
New York City to Istanbul
Ruvo di Puglia to Istanbul
Athens to Istanbul
Vancouver to Istanbul
Durban to Istanbul
Dublin to Istanbul
Marseille to Istanbul
Vienna to Istanbul
Paris to Istanbul
Kóchi to Istanbul
Ohrid Opština to Istanbul
Dalaman to Istanbul
Kusadasi to Istanbul
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