Cheap Flights from New York to Istanbul
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September 28 - October 14
JFK - Istanbul
$709
$569
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October 7 - October 14
JFK - Istanbul
$716
$608
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September 14 - September 24
JFK - Istanbul
$688
$609
Round trip
December 10 - December 30
JFK - Istanbul
$842
$614
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October 6 - October 14
JFK - Istanbul
$701
$620
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October 7 - October 14
JFK - Istanbul
$606
$628
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September 17 - September 24
JFK - Istanbul
$707
$639
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September 8 - September 23
JFK - Istanbul
$677
$642
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October 14 - October 19
JFK - Istanbul
$618
$643
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September 7 - September 24
JFK - Istanbul
$676
$646
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Insights for flights from New York to Istanbul
How much is a round trip from New York to Istanbul
Regular price: $617 - $1,099
Prices for flights from New York to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from New York to Istanbul is between $617 and $1099. The current lowest deal is $569 on kayak, for travel from Sep 28-Oct 14.
now $569
Low $617
High $1,099
The cheapest time to fly from New York to Istanbul
The cheapest month to fly from NYC to IST is January, with a median price of $556. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1108. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $556
May
Flights from $1,108
Direct flights from New York to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Last-minute flights going from New York to Istanbul
Mon, Aug 17
JFK - Istanbul
New York (JFK) - Istanbul (IST)
Icelandair
$852
$736
One-way
Wed, Aug 19
LGA - Istanbul
New York (LGA) - Istanbul (IST)
Air Canada
$972
$768
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Istanbul
New York (JFK) - Istanbul (IST)
Norse Atlantic Airways
$663
$653
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Istanbul
New York (JFK) - Istanbul (IST)
Norse Atlantic Airways
$663
$659
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Istanbul
New York (JFK) - Istanbul (IST)
Norse Atlantic Airways
$675
$679
One-way
Sat, Sep 5
JFK - Istanbul
New York (JFK) - Istanbul (SAW)
Icelandair
$572
$665
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Istanbul
Dec 3 - Dec 17
$955 → $692
28%
Dec 9 - Dec 13
$944 → $688
27%
Dec 11 - Dec 15
$944 → $694
27%
Dec 11 - Dec 14
$945 → $695
26%
Popular Airports to fly from New York to Istanbul
New York - Istanbul route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares for New York to Istanbul are above the typical level at $569.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul, with a median price of $556.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights are typically 20h 40m.
Flights from New York to Istanbul typically take 20h 40m, covering a long-haul distance of 8027 km.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant.
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 21.7% of deals being direct.
🏆 Airline highlight
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.
Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from New York to Istanbul.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route.
Deals for flights from New York to Istanbul are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
New York main airports to depart from
John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Istanbul, often with competitive pricing for your journey.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$569
LaGuardia (LGA)
LaGuardia is an option for flights to Istanbul, providing another departure point from New York.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$768
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
New York Stewart International Airport can be considered for flights to Istanbul from the wider New York area.
📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$839
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Newark Liberty International provides another choice for flights to Istanbul from the New York region.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$660
Istanbul main airports to arrive at
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Istanbul, often with competitive pricing.
📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$608
Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen International offers an alternative arrival point for flights from New York to Istanbul.
📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$629
Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative
Esenboğa International (ESB)
Consider Esenboğa International as an alternative, a major international hub with high flight frequency.
📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)
💸 Flights from ~$763
Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Adnan Menderes is a reliable alternative, being the third largest airport in Turkey with extensive European connections.
📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg)
💸 Flights from ~$694
Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)
Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest candidate airport to Istanbul, accessible by road.
📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road)
💸 Flights from ~$2163
Yenişehir (YEI)
Yenişehir is an option due to its proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side.
📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry services)
💸 Flights from ~$968
Burgas (BOJ)
Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with valid Schengen visas or EU passports.
📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)
💸 Flights from ~$695
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Oct 19
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
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$2,333
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
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$2,333
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
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$2,333
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$2,338
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$2,340
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$4,419
$2,340
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$4,439
$2,340
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$4,438
$2,340
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$4,486
$2,340
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$4,459
$2,340
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$4,872
$2,458
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
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$2,463
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
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$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,365
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,409
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,365
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,374
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,378
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,379
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,369
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$5,378
$2,783
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$5,409
$2,788
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$5,500
$2,788
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$5,382
$2,788
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$5,379
$2,788
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$5,423
$2,788
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,386
$2,788
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,395
$2,788
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,625
$2,938
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
$5,577
$2,939
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$2,939
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$2,939
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Istanbul, Turkey
92% AI deal score
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$2,943
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$2,944
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$2,945
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$6,322
$4,062
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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