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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£350
Typical prices: £502-£697
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 17/9Mon 28/9
IST - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£450
Typical prices: £499-£591
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/11Sat 7/11
IST - EWR • Direct
Advice from real travellers
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Eat before boarding or pack snacks; meal service may take time after departure.
At JFK, follow transfer signs carefully to avoid passport control delays.
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Shortest trip • 13h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to New York (IST-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to New York 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to New York

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 14:59
IST
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EWR
17h 29m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:15 - 03:40
EWR
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IST
27h 25m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 2 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
05:30 - 14:25
IST
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EWR
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:30 - 04:40
EWR
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IST
27h 10m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 1 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
05:30 - 14:25
IST
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EWR
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:30 - 04:40
EWR
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IST
27h 10m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
05:30 - 14:25
IST
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EWR
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:30 - 04:40
EWR
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IST
27h 10m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
05:30 - 13:25
IST
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EWR
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:30 - 04:40
EWR
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IST
27h 10m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
05:30 - 14:25
IST
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EWR
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:30 - 04:40
EWR
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IST
27h 10m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
05:30 - 16:40
IST
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EWR
18h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:30 - 04:40
EWR
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IST
27h 10m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 14:59
IST
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EWR
17h 29m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:15 - 03:40
EWR
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IST
27h 25m
1 stop
£350Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:30
IST
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JFK
10h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 17:10
JFK
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IST
9h 45mdirect
£488Turkish Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:30
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JFK
10h 50mdirect
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00:25 - 17:10
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IST
9h 45mdirect
£510Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Istanbul to New York flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £519 and £784 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £350 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Oct–1 Dec).

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to New York costs £635 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). However, over the past month, flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Newark Airport (EWR) were, on average, 2% cheaper than other Istanbul Airport-New York routes. The most popular route is between Istanbul Airport (IST) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to New York?

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

When flying from Istanbul to New York, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York, 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 New York is November, where tickets cost £489 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £658 and £599 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to New York?

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £499 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York?

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 New York, 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 New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to New York

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on EWR

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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Expert on IST

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 to New York

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£287
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Istanbul to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Istanbul to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Istanbul to New York 
MichaelFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
May 2026
Be ready for the culture shock of landing at JFK. Have transport arranged.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
Jan 2026
Don’t board the aircraft empty stomach. Bring some food with you because you won’t get any food served for a quiet a while
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
May 2025
We got in line for passport control instead of going to the transfer section after arriving from Zagreb and wasted precious time. We wish there were obvious signs to show transfer passengers where to go. (Maybe we missed the signs?) The food was delicious and the crew were excellent.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to New York?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York was £287 for a one-way ticket and £350 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to New York?

    Istanbul is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in New York. You will leave Istanbul from Istanbul and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul to New York?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to New York?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to New York?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and New York.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to New York?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to New York, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to New York are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £545 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £652 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to New York?

    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 to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Istanbul 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 to New York?

    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 New York with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to New York?

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to New York

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

New York to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to New York. 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 New York? 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4455 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.5Food
7.8Crew
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Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
IST - JFK
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Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

On Turkish it is all about the food and the service. I am overwhelmed with the quality and variety of the dining service offered on business class. I prefer the updated A350 to the older B777 cabin layout, but both are comfortable. Flights left and arrived on time with updates from the captain. I will definitely fly with them again.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Horrible as a connecting passenger. The airport experience is horrendous in Madrid. Once on the flight everything was fine. Stop selling connecting flights through Madrid with less than 2 hrs transit time!!

Delayed suitcase - terrible service to get my suitcase next day, I was informed it would arrive today in the afternoon (Jun/28). Now, I was informed I may or may not receive it until 3 am (Jun/29).

Flight got cancelled and we did not get an email till the last minute. They rebooked us on British Airways for 6 hours later and did not inform us. We drove all the way to the airport for the AA desk attended to take a while to figure out our flights were cancelled and rebooked. British airway attendants did not show up till 4 hours later! Really poor customer service

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

Departure was delayed leading to late arrival, 25 min wait for a gate. Basically, missed all our connections & had to be rebooted, which was a very long process.

I was downgraded from business class to economy class with no compensation. American Airlines is absolutely the worst airline for international travel. They treat their business class customers like dogs.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

Charging for the internet in business is penny wise pound foolish. WIn €20 lose customer goodwill

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

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