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£239 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to New York

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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 New York, 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 New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£437
Typical prices: £616-£471
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/9Fri 11/9
IST - EWR • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£502
Typical prices: £608-£496
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/9Thu 1/10
IST - JFK • Direct
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At IST, expect lengthy waits at security during busy times.
Travel between JFK and Manhattan via subway or train to avoid traffic.
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Cheapest • 6% average savings
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg £333 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 45m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to New York

Tue, 8 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 13:15
IST
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EWR
39h 45m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:45 - 03:40
EWR
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IST
26h 55m
2 stops
£437Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 14:59
IST
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EWR
17h 29m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:45 - 03:40
EWR
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IST
26h 55m
2 stops
£438Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 17:00
IST
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JFK
19h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:10 - 03:40
JFK
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IST
27h 30m
2 stops
£438Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Air Europa Logo
15:45 - 22:55
IST
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JFK
14h 10m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
22:05 - 13:55
JFK
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IST
32h 50m
1 stop
£443Air Europa
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 31 May
Air Europa Logo
15:45 - 17:45
IST
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JFK
33h 00m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
22:05 - 13:55
JFK
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IST
32h 50m
1 stop
£445Air Europa
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 15 Jun
LEVEL Logo
21:30 - 22:00
IST
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JFK
31h 30m
1 stop
LEVEL Logo
23:55 - 17:15
JFK
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IST
34h 20m
1 stop
£450LEVEL
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 11 Jun
United Airlines Logo
05:40 - 14:37
IST
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LGA
15h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:35
LGA
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IST
32h 35m
2 stops
£544United Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 25 Oct
United Airlines Logo
05:50 - 23:27
IST
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LGA
24h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:48 - 22:45
LGA
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IST
19h 57m
2 stops
£545United Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 28 May
Delta Logo
06:00 - 15:58
IST
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LGA
16h 58m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:00 - 16:20
LGA
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IST
21h 20m
2 stops
£548Delta
Sat, 5 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Delta Logo
06:00 - 20:22
IST
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LGA
21h 22m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:00 - 16:20
LGA
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IST
20h 20m
2 stops
£549Delta
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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 September.

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 cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to New York costs £505 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Newark Airport (EWR). Over the past month, flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other Istanbul Airport-New York routes. This is also the most popular route.

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 Sundays 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 Tuesdays.

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 October, where tickets cost £276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £2,687 and £1,411 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 £490 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 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

Stefanie Waldek

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.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to New York

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£239
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to Newark Liberty Airport

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 
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York was £239 for a one-way ticket and £437 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, LOT or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to New York are LOT and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £436 and an overall rating of 7.5, LOT is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £555 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £470 or less one-way.

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

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

New York to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
7.5
LOTOverall score based on 1192 reviews
7.5Boarding
8.2Crew
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
6.9Entertainment
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Flying business class saves you. Once you get out of the terminal and onto the plane, it’s fine. The traffic at the gate is a horror. No organization at all. The fact that Business class is promised early boarding is a myth.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
WAW - JFK
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Flying business class saves you. Once you get out of the terminal and onto the plane, it’s fine. The traffic at the gate is a horror. No organization at all. The fact that Business class is promised early boarding is a myth.

Every time I fly LOT, I swear I will never do it again. And changing planes in Warsaw is a horror. Not even remotely organized. I can only feel sorry for the staff who have to put up with it.

The seat was paid for but given for some different person .

Krakow airport is very disorganized. nice seats. friendly crew. long legs had screens. short leg did not

Horrible communication, flight boarded then we sat on plane for almost 5 hours as the runway was barely covered in snow with no plows in sight and the as we tried to taxi there was a major equipment failure due to poor push off technique causing all passengers to be taken off the flight to ultimately have the flight cancelled. There was barely any communication to passengers as to what was happening or what to do next to get placed on another flight. Arriving to my final destination a whole day later having to take a connecting flight through Lisbon to ultimately end up in New York instead of a direct flight as none available for the next day. Never flying LOT airlines again!

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

Smooth flight, excellent crew and good food. Not enough space; sitting are too small.

Flight was delayed for a hour from Warsaw, not sure why. When we landed in Chicago, plane was still on the runway for about half a hour. Took a while to get off.

No WiFi and ok comfort in business class. Home safe I guess that’s all that really matters.

Excellent service. Friendly and attentive flight attendants, can lay back in business class and be pretty comfortable, and delicious food. Flight on time departing and arriving.

I will say the same as my previous comment. Great job over all! From 1-10, ten be the best… I will give 9!

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

The crew was awesome. My husband fell while traveling to the WC and got a head abrasion. The crew helped him greatly and a physician that was also on the flight checked him out as well. They all get an A+!

Online check in and seat assignments are terrible. All 4 flights

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

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.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

I was in a bulkhead seat and my tray table wasn't level. Eating was difficult.

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

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