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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt (IST-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt 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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Everything you should know

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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Lufthansa's Economy Flex offers free rebooking options.
Expect lengthy baggage wait times at Frankfurt Airport.
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 25% price drop
November
Most popular
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Frankfurt flights

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost £126 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £223 and £215 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt

 
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.
Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats and aisle access, ideal for comfort on longer flights.


Economy Plus provides extra legroom, up to six inches more than standard economy seats.

Lufthansa

Economy Flex allows free rebooking or refunds for a fee, offering flexibility for changing plans.


Business Class offers priority boarding and two checked bags, enhancing convenience for international travel.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
IST

Prepare for lengthy waits at security checkpoints during busy times. Arrive early to navigate the large terminal efficiently.

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FRA

Expect lengthy baggage wait times at FRA. Consider booking flexible train tickets in case of delays.

Read more about FRAby Duncan Madden
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

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

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of £288 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 £196 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt Airport from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £107 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Istanbul to Frankfurt? 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
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2025IST - ORD
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Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

The crew on my Frankfurt to Chicago flight were outstanding!! Friendly, helpful and worth taking the time to write an excellent review on their behalf. I would fly Lufthansa again just because of their warmth, kindness and humor!

Overall, the service was excellent, the crew verry professional, and departures and arrivals were perfect.

The staff were so very cheerful and happy! It really made my day to encounter such chipper folks throughout my journey

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

The service and food was excellent. The remote control for entertainment did not function properly.

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

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