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Among airlines operating Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) 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

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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £165 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with £247 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £5–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Riga Intl (RIX) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £229 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £242, a difference of £13. 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:05 and lands at 14:47
• Latest: departs at 18:35 and lands at 22:17.

The flight takes about 3h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £235. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 42m, covering 1,351 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £109, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Riga Intl (RIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 28m, compared to 6h 36m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 6h 52m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Turkey Time vs Central European 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport range from £188 to £315, with an average of £235 over the past 12 months. Anything below £188 counts as a good deal.