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£92 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul (FRA-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Frankfurt 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:05 - 12:15FRA-IST
3h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:45 - 13:55IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
£140Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:05 - 12:15FRA-IST
3h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 17:00IST-FRA
3h 15mdirect
£141Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
17:40 - 22:45FRA-IST
3h 05mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 20:10IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
£142Lufthansa
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
17:40 - 22:45FRA-IST
3h 05mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 20:10IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
£143Lufthansa
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Sat, 4 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr
Air Serbia Logo
20:20 - 03:35FRA-IST
6h 15m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:40 - 09:00IST-FRA
18h 20m1 stop
£144Air Serbia
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Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Air Serbia Logo
09:55 - 16:50FRA-IST
4h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
05:20 - 09:10IST-FRA
5h 50m1 stop
£144Air Serbia
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Air Serbia Logo
20:25 - 16:50FRA-IST
18h 25m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
05:30 - 09:10IST-FRA
5h 40m1 stop
£145Air Serbia
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Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:05 - 12:15FRA-IST
3h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:10 - 09:30IST-FRA
3h 20mdirect
£149Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 16:10FRA-IST
3h 05mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 20:00IST-FRA
3h 05mdirect
£160Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 16:55FRA-IST
19h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:50 - 16:45IST-FRA
13h 55m1 stop
£173Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Expect long queues at Frankfurt's security checks.
Use Havaist shuttles for easy access to Istanbul.
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Top airlines
Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from £140 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 33% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£140
Typical prices: £114-£177
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/11Wed 19/11
FRA - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£92
Typical prices: £62-£142
Air Serbia
Wed 26/11
FRA - IST • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Frankfurt Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £127 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £278 and £249 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £227, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
FRA

Expect long queues at check-in and security. Arrive early, especially during peak seasons, to avoid stress and delays.

Read more about FRAby Duncan Madden
IST

Use the Havaist shuttles for a comfortable and affordable ride to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£92
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport was £92 for a one-way ticket and £140 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Frankfurt Airport airport is called Frankfurt am Main and the only airport in Istanbul Airport is Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt Airport and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of £154 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £195 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Airport from Frankfurt Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Istanbul Airport or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Monday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Frankfurt 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4031 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Crew
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My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025IAD - IST
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My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

Boarding procedure should have the crew and personnel who are more trained, in a sense of precisely knowing what can be done and what cannot. They do not have the exact information on what you should do in the first place, also the boarding itself was slightly delayed due to the aircraft "not being ready".

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

The service and flight was great. Luggage came out very quickly!

..it was short.. I didn't like that my red bag went out completely stained with black stains..That's probably some airport staff bad handling but still

Everything went well. I will fly with Lufthansa again. And use Kayak whenever I book flights

Bought a seat in a flight that got changed out so ended up paying for a seat I would have had if I hadn't paid.

Food was poor quality and the screens for entertainment didn’t work properly

United lost my travel information and canceled my original flight. I had a seat assignment but was refused the booking. I had to prove that I went to Germany on United Very concerned about security that no one recorded my passport from Cleveland to NY and NY to Frankfurt I arrived at home at 12:30am on Saturday instead of 8pm I expect a full refund from United Please provide information to assure compensation

I paid for extra legroom which made the long flight very comfortable. Food was very tasty, they fed us 2 meals plus a cookie snack and extra liquids. Checked luggage is expensive.

We were rebooked twice to the point that we didn’t even fly Lufthansa that day. We apparently though had to pay Lufthansa’s baggage fees for our sports luggage. The United Airlines Counter in Anchorage charged us for oversized bags, not sports luggage and told us it was Lufthansa’s fees. How is this possible?

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

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