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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Manila and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Manila to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manila to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £409 return via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared with £783 for direct.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Manila to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 10% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Manila to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £498 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £572, a difference of £74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to Istanbul Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Manila to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 10:30.

The flight takes about 12h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of £534. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Manila to Istanbul Airport takes 12h 55m, covering 5,672 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Manila to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £278, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Manila to Istanbul Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 13m, compared to 17h 09m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 17h 42m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Istanbul Airport is 5 hours behind Manila (Turkey Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Manila to Istanbul Airport range from £465 to £611, with an average of £534 over the past 12 months. Anything below £465 counts as a good deal.