Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
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September 5 - September 18
FRA - Istanbul
$196
$150
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September 14 - September 18
FRA - Istanbul
$229
$152
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September 15 - September 22
FRA - Istanbul
$220
$157
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November 2 - November 12
HHN - Istanbul
$268
$157
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September 15 - September 24
FRA - Istanbul
$209
$158
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September 6 - September 18
FRA - Istanbul
$197
$158
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September 9 - September 21
FRA - Istanbul
$199
$159
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September 8 - September 21
FRA - Istanbul
$198
$159
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September 3 - September 24
FRA - Istanbul
$188
$161
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September 5 - September 24
FRA - Istanbul
$191
$161
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Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Regular price: $158 - $348
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul is between $158 and $348. The current lowest deal is $150 with Valuair, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 18.
now $150
Low $158
High $348
The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $83. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $389. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $83
August
Flights from $389
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Lufthansa
Valuair
Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Wed, Jun 17
FRA - Istanbul
Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (SAW)
Valuair
$361
$176
One-way
Wed, Jun 17
FRA - Istanbul
Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (SAW)
Valuair
$469
$232
One-way
Wed, Jun 17
FRA - Istanbul
Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (SAW)
Valuair
$468
$233
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
FRA - Istanbul
Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (SAW)
Pegasus Airlines
$402
$164
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
FRA - Istanbul
Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (SAW)
Pegasus Airlines
$188
$163
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
FRA - Istanbul
Frankfurt (FRA) - Istanbul (SAW)
Pegasus Airlines
$188
$163
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Dec 10 - Dec 11
$570 → $209
63%
Dec 11 - Dec 13
$570 → $209
63%
Dec 23 - Dec 30
$576 → $268
54%
Dec 4 - Dec 5
$469 → $163
65%
Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Frankfurt - Istanbul route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Frankfurt to Istanbul are above the typical level, with 10% good prices.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in November for the best prices
Historically, November and January offer the lowest median prices at $83.
⏱️ Flight duration
Expect a 6h 15m flight duration
The median flight duration for this route is 6 hours 15 minutes, covering 1837 km.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Direct flights available from multiple airlines
51.6% of recent deals are for direct flights, with multiple airlines offering service.
🏆 Airline highlight
Lufthansa and Valuair offer direct flights
Lufthansa and Valuair are among the airlines providing direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
Frankfurt main airports to depart from
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt International Airport is a convenient and often cheapest option for flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$150
Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)
Frankfurt–Hahn offers an alternative departure point for your journey from Frankfurt to Istanbul.
📍 ~100 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$157
Istanbul main airports to arrive at
Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul.
📍 ~34 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$150
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul.
📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$157
Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative
Esenboğa International (ESB)
Consider Esenboğa International as a major international hub with high flight frequency for network redundancy.
📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)
💸 Flights from ~$176
Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Adnan Menderes is a strong alternative for Western-bound international flights with extensive European connections.
📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg)
💸 Flights from ~$173
Yenişehir (YEI)
Yenişehir is useful for its proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side.
📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry services)
💸 Flights from ~$386
Burgas (BOJ)
Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with valid travel documents.
📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)
💸 Flights from ~$142
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$639
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83% AI deal score
$1,293
$557
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83% AI deal score
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$639
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83% AI deal score
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Istanbul, Turkey
83% AI deal score
$1,091
$640
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Istanbul, Turkey
83% AI deal score
$1,096
$640
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Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
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$542
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Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
$1,234
$546
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Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
$1,233
$551
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Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
$1,205
$554
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Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
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$554
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$555
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$637
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$543
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$544
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$546
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$549
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$1,208
$551
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Istanbul, Turkey
81% AI deal score
$1,215
$560
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Istanbul, Turkey
81% AI deal score
$1,178
$563
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$563
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$1,195
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Istanbul, Turkey
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