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Cheapest return flight
£183
Typical prices: £179-£303
airBaltic
Thu 29/11Sun 16/12
TLL - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£273
Typical prices: £213-£323
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/12Fri 14/12
TLL - IST • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 3h 42m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £145 (return)
Shortest trip • 5h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tallinn to Istanbul (TLL-IST)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Tallinn to Istanbul

Sun, 29 Nov - Wed, 16 Dec
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09:10 - 15:05TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
4h 55m1 stop Riga Intl
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16:00 - 20:55IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 55m1 stop Riga Intl
£183airBaltic
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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09:10 - 15:05TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
4h 55m1 stop Riga Intl
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16:50 - 20:55IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 05m1 stop Riga Intl
£210airBaltic
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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09:10 - 15:05TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
4h 55m1 stop Riga Intl
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16:50 - 20:55IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 05m1 stop Riga Intl
£210airBaltic
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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05:40 - 15:05TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
8h 25m1 stop Riga Intl
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16:50 - 20:55IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 05m1 stop Riga Intl
£212airBaltic
Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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05:40 - 15:55TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
9h 15m1 stop Riga Intl
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16:50 - 20:55IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
5h 05m1 stop Riga Intl
£213airBaltic
Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
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18:25 - 11:10TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
39h 45m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Krakow J. Paul II Balice
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18:30 - 23:40IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
6h 10m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
£219LOT
Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
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05:40 - 14:00TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
7h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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18:30 - 13:25IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
19h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
£236LOT
Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
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14:05 - 11:10TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
44h 05m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Krakow J. Paul II Balice
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12:10 - 23:40IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
12h 30m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Warsaw Frederic Chopin
£240LOT
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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13:45 - 03:10TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
12h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Athens Eleftherios V.
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06:30 - 13:00IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
7h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£241Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Tue, 9 Mar
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13:45 - 22:45TLL  Tallinn-IST Istanbul
8h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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22:00 - 12:40IST  Istanbul-TLL Tallinn
15h 40m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£252Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

Return flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport typically range from £179 to £303. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £183 on airBaltic.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport at £191 return.
•August (£333) and July (£281) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£107
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Tallinn to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tallinn to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 15:42
    • Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 22:47.

    The flight takes about 3h 42m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • How long is a flight from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    A direct flight from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 42m, covering 1,264 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flight?

    Return flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport range from £179 to £303, with an average of £252 over the past 12 months. Anything below £179 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the £252 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £145 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with £274 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport spread across the day?

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

  • Have flight prices from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £183 to £708. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £107, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £31 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • CIRCULAR
    • Avec Car Rental
    • Ok Mobility
    • Alamo
    • OK Mobility

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Tallinn to Istanbul Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport pass through?

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

    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 71% of one-stop connections
    • Riga Intl (RIX) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 2% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £228 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £283, a difference of £54.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Tallinn and Istanbul Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Tallinn to Istanbul Airport?

    Flying via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 56m, compared to 6h via Riga Intl (RIX) and 7h 05m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

  • What is the time difference between Tallinn and Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Tallinn (Turkey Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Bosphorus Bridge. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking Tallinn to Istanbul Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £228, about £54 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tallinn to Istanbul Airport trip for January. Fares historically average £191 return in that month – typically £142 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £145 return on this route – about £129 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Tallinn to Istanbul?

 
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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

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Tuesday

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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

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