TLV - IST

£135 Find Cheap Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 26% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£265
Typical prices: £226-£410
TAROM
Mon 28/12Sat 9/1
TLV - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£135
Typical prices: £182-£272
Aegean Airlines
Fri 16/10
TLV - IST • 1 stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from £265 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Tel Aviv and Istanbul. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £248 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 11m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 33% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Istanbul!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul (TLV-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Mon, 28 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
TAROM Logo
00:20 - 23:25
TLV
-
IST
22h 05m
1 stop
TAROM Logo
23:35 - 22:55
IST
-
TLV
24h 20m
1 stop
£265TAROM
Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
TAROM Logo
00:20 - 22:25
TLV
-
IST
22h 05m
1 stop
TAROM Logo
10:15 - 19:50
IST
-
TLV
9h 35m
1 stop
£275TAROM
Sat, 12 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
TAROM Logo
00:20 - 09:25
TLV
-
IST
9h 05m
1 stop
TAROM Logo
10:15 - 23:20
IST
-
TLV
13h 05m
1 stop
£279TAROM
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
TAROM Logo
00:20 - 09:25
TLV
-
IST
9h 05m
1 stop
TAROM Logo
10:15 - 23:20
IST
-
TLV
13h 05m
1 stop
£279TAROM
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Aegean Airlines Logo
19:10 - 03:10
TLV
-
IST
7h 00m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:45 - 02:55
IST
-
TLV
11h 10m
1 stop
£282Aegean Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Aegean Airlines Logo
19:10 - 03:10
TLV
-
IST
7h 00m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 02:55
IST
-
TLV
5h 55m
1 stop
£282Aegean Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Sun, 10 Jan
TAROM Logo
00:20 - 23:25
TLV
-
IST
22h 05m
1 stop
TAROM Logo
11:40 - 22:55
IST
-
TLV
12h 15m
1 stop
£287TAROM
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
TAROM Logo
23:55 - 23:25
TLV
-
IST
22h 30m
1 stop
TAROM Logo
23:35 - 22:55
IST
-
TLV
24h 20m
1 stop
£290TAROM
Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
TAROM Logo
00:20 - 09:25
TLV
-
IST
9h 05m
1 stop
TAROM Logo
23:15 - 23:20
IST
-
TLV
24h 05m
1 stop
£290TAROM
Wed, 7 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:00 - 14:35
TLV
-
IST
9h 35m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
20:55 - 02:55
IST
-
TLV
6h 00m
1 stop
£293Aegean Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Tel Aviv to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a return flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport departing in December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Tel Aviv usually cost between £346 and £517 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £265 on TAROM (28 Dec–9 Jan).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £225 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £424 and £384 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 10 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£135
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tel Aviv to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What are the common layover cities for flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    The airlines offering layover travels on the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route include Austrian Airlines, British Airways, ITA Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates. These airlines mainly have single layovers in Vienna (VIE), Baku (GYD), Sofia (SOF), Athens (ATH), Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), and Dubai (DXB). The layover airport you fly into depends on the airline you fly and the number of layovers you have on the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    About 1197 lb of carbon is emitted by airlines flying to IST from TLV. When traveling the Tel Aviv-Istanbul route, consider airlines offering sustainable travel. The eco-friendly airlines you can fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul include Pegasus Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Turkish Airlines. These airlines provide fuel-efficient flight travel with fewer carbon emissions, at most 63% for Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet, and 61% less carbon by Turkish Airlines.

  • Which airlines offer assistance services from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport for passengers with special needs?

    Consider flying Turkish Airlines from TLV to IST, offering special assistance services to passengers with special needs. You can request a wheelchair from the airline when moving around the airport. Turkish Airlines provides special seating, including seats with extra legroom and proximity to toilets to ensure the comfort of passengers with special needs. The airline allows assistance dogs in the cabin free of charge as long as the dog complies with the regulations, including having the proper documentation. Turkish Airlines also offers communication support to ensure comfort during the journey.

  • What airlines provide unaccompanied minor services from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider booking Turkish Airlines and El Al Israel Airlines, which allow children between 5 and 17 years to travel unaccompanied. A professional is assigned to each child traveling alone to supervise the child and offer assistance services during check-in, deplaning, and in-flight. The airline's staff informs the parents or guardians of the trip and any concerns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport was £135 for a one-way ticket and £265 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tel Aviv and Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Tel Aviv with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport from Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul Airport

  • Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the primary gateway for international travel in Tel Aviv. The airport is also the primary hub for El Al Israel Airlines and Israir Airlines. You can connect to several destinations globally, including Istanbul, by these airlines from TLV.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST), located on the European side of Istanbul, the Arnavutköy district, is the leading international airport serving Istanbul. The airport also serves nearby districts, including Esenyurt and Mimarsinan.
  • If you are traveling with family, consider flying Turkish Airlines, as the airline offers seat selection and reservation options for families to sit together. The airline provides family check-in, boarding, child seats, kids' meals, and age-appropriate entertainment to suit family needs.
  • Consider flying El Al Israel Airlines if you have carry-on baggage, as the airline allows one piece of carry-on weighing at most 17.6 lb with maximum dimensions of 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches onboard. You can also bring an extra personal item at no additional charge.
  • Consider flying El Al Israel Airlines if you have allergies, as the airline offers special meals, including for those with nut allergies, gluten and lactose intolerance, and other dietary needs. The airline has trained cabin crew members who handle allergies and allows passengers with severe allergies to carry auto-injectors onboard.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tel Aviv to Istanbul. 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 Tel Aviv to Istanbul? 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.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 902 reviews
8.7Crew
7.9Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Crew was great, service was good, flight went well. Originally, the flight was advertised with WiFi… including during check in… and nada.

8.0 ExcellentShalom, Jun 2026
TLV - ATH
Read more Aegean Airlines reviews

Crew was great, service was good, flight went well. Originally, the flight was advertised with WiFi… including during check in… and nada.

Highlights were the food and wonderful staff. Airplanes were exceptionally clean.

The crew was awesome. There was a school group of about 60 14 year-olds. The food is standard greek fare, Baklava was pre-packaged like it would normally be sold in a vending machine, and it was the highlight of the meal. Plane was in great shape, and seating was like a any A319 you would experience at a national-level carrier (i.e. not like Ryan Air). Like many European airports, they bused us to the plane, so the process of boarding groups is useless, and not well understood by infrequent travelers.

There was no enterteinment onboard. Food was good, and service too.

Lost my bagage on the first leg of our trip. Not even on the transfer but on the first flight they didnt put our bagage

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

Crew was excellent. Food was ok for a short flight. Plane was a regular airliner without any entertainment. Crew members were delightful. Pilot took off and landed without ever feeling that it had touched down. Very professional pilot and staff

2 hours delay on the plane causing is to miss our connection

Everything you need to know for your flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Information on your arrival and departure airports