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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Istanbul

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Istanbul?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Istanbul is Trabzon (35% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Nevsehir (27%) and Kayseri (20%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Istanbul?

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Istanbul. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are London, Milan and Chengdu.

What is the longest direct flight from Istanbul?

The longest direct flight you can take from Istanbul is to Istanbul Airport, with a duration of 4h 40m. The next longest is Bursa at 1h 50m, followed by a flight to Tekirdag at 1h 15m.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Worldwide

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£62
Flight from Istanbul Airport to London Luton Airport

Flights from Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew from Istanbul to anywhere 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jul 2026
Give yourself some time in Istanbul to check out the airport. We booked a short layover and I wish we had more time.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jul 2026
Wear comfortable clothing and bring noise canceling headphones. Lots of screaming babies. Flight attendants are nice but the flight itself is very long and uncomfortable. Opt for an isle seat if possible
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Aug 2026
Give plenty of time. The airport is huge with large amount of walking. Additional security checks at gates which are understaffed add to line ups and wait times.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-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-Nov 2025
By your tickets in advance to avoid multiple connections.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jul 2025
Do not let go of your mobility equipment. Do not move from the jet bridge until you see your stuff.
MaheepFlew with IndiGo-Apr 2025
Ensure that you have confirmed booking with wheelchair. Also keep extra time in hand.
FarisFlew with Turkish Airlines-Dec 2024
Come very early to the airport because it’s very huge
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada-Feb 2025
Plan time for 5 security checkpoints before boarding.
SunnyFlew with Turkish Airlines-Nov 2024
Turkish lounge is so good, however receptionists are anything but receptive: they were inattentive and rude x 4 Airport is very large for a tight international transfer if inbound flight is 30 min late
KatyFlew with LOT-Sept 2024
Get to the airport at least 2.5 hours early. It will take you about 90 mins to check in with LOT. The workers are unfriendly and uncommunicative so don’t expect good service.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Albania-Jul 2024
If your traveling with a baby make sure you bring your baby items onboard with you!
AmrFlew with Turkish Airlines-Aug 2024
Be three hours before boarding as long queues at immigration and security chk
MohamadFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jun 2024
Make sure that you have enough transit time because the airport is huge
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesJun 2024
Make sure you have a long enough layover to catch your flight
NesrinFlew with Ajet-Jul 2024
Get some snacks and drinks for liner flights.
LindaFlew with Turkish Airlines-Apr 2024
Get there early! There are more layers of screening than in the U.S. We were handled by 10 different people on the way to the gate. Lines can get long.
KFlew with Turkish Airlines-Mar 2024
Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jan 2024
It may be worth dealing directly with certain airlines, vice third-party bookings. The inability to hold an intity accountable for misques while in transit is an unnecessary frustration.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jan 2024
Be prepared that you may not have WIFI the entire time so make other arrangements if necessary.

FAQs for booking flights out of Istanbul

  • What are the names of Istanbul’s airports?

    All flights from Istanbul depart from one of Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Bursa Yenişehir Airport, Tekirdag Corlu Airport or İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport. Istanbul Airport’s airport code is IST. It can also be referred to as Istanbul. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport’s airport code is SAW. It can also be referred to as Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, Sabiha Gokcen, Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Bursa Yenişehir Airport’s airport code is YEI. It can also be referred to as Yenişehir, Yenişehir Airport. Tekirdag Corlu Airport’s airport code is TEQ. It can also be referred to as Corlu, Tekirdag. İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport’s airport code is KCO. It can also be referred to as Cengiz Topel, Kocaeli.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 your destination 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?

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

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Worldwide? 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 4473 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flt staff again awesome, food was again outstanding, entertainment options, great space roomy and relaxing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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Flt staff again awesome, food was again outstanding, entertainment options, great space roomy and relaxing

I don't know other staff but the guy who checked me in was completely non friendly. Did not greet even. Looks like he is not the man for this job. In flight crew was good but they were all messed up with the delivery of special meal. Looks like they were delivering special meal for the first time. Gifts for Umrah travelers were distributed to few travellers as they ran out of back packs. Even in soft drinks coke was not available. Totally understand satisfied.

Food, comfort and entertainment all good. Boarding was messy. Apparent lack of staff to keep things orderly.

Feral children not being controlled by Turkish parents should be addressed by crew rather than allowing them to disrupt the passengers around them. The flight is a paid service and poor behaviour should be addressed.

Bussing in a major flight is idiotic. Cabin was too warm. Food was bland and felt old

Crew attendants attention to the travelers. Good food. I always fly with Turkish Airlines

Tv didn’t work and left the gate late but everything else was perfect.

Again poor use of old aircraft and old business class seats that show there age.

Service and food were very good, I liked it a lot. I liked the little gifts we all got , but I don’t think I’d fly on Turkish airlines to go to New York from Istanbul or from New York to Instanbul anymore. Flight is way too long.

We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

This airline is routinely voted the worse airline in Europe for good reason. If you have an option, just avoid them.

Everything was great until it came time to pick up our luggage. We arrived in orly airport terminal 1, our luggage arrived in terminal 2. No signs to tell us, we waited for almost an hour before someone figured it out.

Wizz is the worst airline in the world, The firm behavior is similar to the Italian mafia, For booking, check in at the desk and not on line that charge 48euro each, the truly that was included in the confirmation is only half way the continuous flight after the connection is not included although ordered together as on flight with one stop,(no direct flight), they asked for another 58euro each, unbelievable behavior of the staff, actually you feel threatened by them, as I said Italian mafia. Last time ever in my life. Keep out of this airline and enjoy your vacation.

After the flight. Waiting to long to get off the plane

Got rejected to enter the plane because i took calming pills. Im scared of flying and i always take it since 12 years and it was never a problem with other airlines.

The flight was 1.30 hour late because of the Police checking 4 passengers. This was not Ryanair fault but was quite ennoying.

My fligh was suddenly canceled and no ine approached me The web response was the only one and it was poor and not satisfactory Wizz did not take care for moving me and my family to another flight instead and simply gave us back the flight credits which i cant do nothing with !!

The crew was not very friendly or did not seem like very approachable. The plane was quite dirty and it didn’t sound too good when landing.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

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

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.

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

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.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

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