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Today’s best flight deals from Busan to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Busan to Istanbul

August 13 - August 22

Cheapest
Earliest

PUS - Istanbul

$769

$535

Round trip

August 13 - August 23

Cheapest
Earliest

PUS - Istanbul

$765

$535

Round trip

August 13 - August 28

Cheapest
Earliest

PUS - Istanbul

$756

$535

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August 14 - August 22

Cheapest

PUS - Istanbul

$780

$535

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August 14 - August 23

Cheapest

PUS - Istanbul

$776

$535

Round trip

August 15 - August 22

Cheapest

PUS - Istanbul

$788

$535

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August 15 - August 23

Cheapest

PUS - Istanbul

$778

$535

Round trip

August 17 - August 23

Cheapest

PUS - Istanbul

$790

$535

Round trip

August 18 - August 22

Cheapest
Best

PUS - Istanbul

$823

$535

Round trip

August 18 - August 23

Cheapest

PUS - Istanbul

$807

$535

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Busan to Istanbul

Flights from Busan to Istanbul are a long-haul journey, covering a substantial distance of 8257 km. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Busan to Istanbul are typically $472–$761, with a median of $576. Current prices are below the typical level, with 44% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities for travelers.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Busan to Istanbul, September stands out with a median fare of $368. Following closely, October offers a median fare of $455, and July presents another favorable option with a median of $480. These months generally offer more economical options for your trip.
For flights from Busan to Istanbul, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares are non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should anticipate at least one layover on their journey.
A typical journey from Busan to Istanbul, including connections, takes approximately 27h 45m. This duration reflects the connecting nature of most itineraries on this long-haul route, accounting for layovers and transfers.

How much is a round trip from Busan to Istanbul

Regular price: $662 - $1,060

Prices for flights from Busan to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $662 and $1060. The current lowest deal is $535 for a trip from Aug 13-Aug 22, offered by kayak.

now $535

Low $662

High $1,060

The cheapest time to fly from Busan to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from PUS to IST is September, with a median price of $368. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $882. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $368

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $882

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Direct flights from Busan to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Busan to Istanbul

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Istanbul

Korean Air

Busan (PUS) - Istanbul (IST)

Korean Air

$953

$880

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Istanbul

Korean Air

Busan (PUS) - Istanbul (IST)

Korean Air

$959

$881

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Istanbul

Korean Air

Busan (PUS) - Istanbul (IST)

Korean Air

$959

$847

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Istanbul

Korean Air

Busan (PUS) - Istanbul (IST)

Korean Air

$862

$848

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Istanbul

Korean Air

Busan (PUS) - Istanbul (IST)

Korean Air

$861

$846

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PUS - Istanbul

Korean Air

Busan (PUS) - Istanbul (IST)

Korean Air

$874

$848

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Busan to Istanbul

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$823  →  $535

35%

2 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 11

$844  →  $565

33%

5 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 23

$807  →  $535

34%

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

$837  →  $565

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Busan to Istanbul

Busan - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Busan to Istanbul are below the typical level at $535.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $368.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight duration

Flights from Busan to Istanbul typically take 27h 45m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant for Busan to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers deals on this route

Air China has historically offered 29 deals for flights from Busan to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking during the lower-price period

Historically, April to October offers lower median prices for Busan to Istanbul flights.

Busan main airports to depart from

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Busan to Istanbul.

📍 ~12 km from Busan (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$535

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Arrive at Istanbul Airport for convenient access to Istanbul, a popular destination from Busan.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$564

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Consider Sabiha Gökçen International as an alternative arrival airport when flying from Busan to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$703

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) can be a useful alternative for its extensive flight network and reliability.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$840

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) is a reliable alternative with extensive European connections and high flight frequency.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (requires separate domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$717

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ) is the closest alternative by road, useful for its geographic proximity.

📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1164

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir Airport (YEI) is an alternative for travelers to Istanbul's Asian side and southern Marmara region.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via bridge or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$1098

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas Airport (BOJ) is the closest international alternative outside Turkey, useful for specific travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$1081

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Aug 01

Istanbul, Turkey

94% AI deal score

$4,596

$2,404

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Nov 11

Istanbul, Turkey

94% AI deal score

$4,744

$2,690

Save $2,054

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Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$4,531

$2,671

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Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,716

$1,058

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,369

$2,620

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,718

$2,968

Save $1,750

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,723

$2,974

Save $1,749

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Sep 22

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,778

$2,976

Save $1,802

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Sep 18

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,767

$2,976

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Sep 15

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,780

$2,992

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Oct 16

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,699

$2,994

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Aug 15

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$4,330

$2,896

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Jul 31

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$4,782

$3,150

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Jul 19

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$4,878

$3,274

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Jun 25

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,785

$1,830

Save $955

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Jul 31

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,601

$3,129

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Jul 23

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,812

$3,269

Save $1,543

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Jul 23

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,660

$3,272

Save $1,388

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Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,834

$3,272

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Jul 19

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,761

$3,272

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Jul 23

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,834

$3,272

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Jul 23

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,761

$3,292

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Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,878

$3,292

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Jul 07

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,477

$3,269

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Jul 19

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,633

$3,269

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Jul 07

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,566

$3,269

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,518

$3,272

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,595

$3,272

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,459

$3,272

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Jul 19

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,627

$3,272

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,503

$3,272

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,556

$3,274

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,522

$3,281

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,459

$3,292

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Aug 21

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,468

$3,330

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Jul 07

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$4,729

$3,413

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Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$4,559

$3,314

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Aug 21

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$4,272

$3,328

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Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$4,345

$3,328

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Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$4,517

$3,330

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Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$4,502

$3,330

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Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$4,502

$3,330

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Nov 19

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$4,710

$3,463

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Jun 25

Istanbul, Turkey

75% AI deal score

$2,879

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Sep 21

Istanbul, Turkey

75% AI deal score

$3,271

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Jun 25

Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,094

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Aug 26

Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,271

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,271

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Sep 05

Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,363

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,414

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,414

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Aug 26

Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,441

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,556

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,603

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,608

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,648

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,696

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,699

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,737

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$3,737

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$4,077

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Istanbul, Turkey

74% AI deal score

$4,291

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$4,293

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$4,298

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$4,301

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,022

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,180

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,180

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73% AI deal score

$4,239

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,244

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,272

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,273

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,276

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,364

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,366

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,416

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Sep 15

Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,457

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,457

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,576

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,578

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,586

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,625

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,702

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Istanbul, Turkey

73% AI deal score

$4,742

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$4,465

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$4,513

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$4,702

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$4,740

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$4,908

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Istanbul, Turkey

72% AI deal score

$5,029

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Istanbul, Turkey

71% AI deal score

$5,028

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Jul 31

Istanbul, Turkey

69% AI deal score

$5,922

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Istanbul, Turkey

69% AI deal score

$6,046

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Istanbul, Turkey

69% AI deal score

$6,432

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Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$5,919

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers instead of direct routes may also present cheaper options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the additional transportation costs and time when considering this.