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September 7 - September 11

Cheapest

Earliest

SZG - Istanbul

$307

$208

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September 7 - September 14

Cheapest

Earliest

SZG - Istanbul

$300

$208

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September 25 - September 28

Cheapest

SZG - Istanbul

$305

$208

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October 16 - October 23

Cheapest

SZG - Istanbul

$315

$208

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October 26 - October 30

Cheapest

SZG - Istanbul

$321

$208

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October 9 - October 23

Cheapest

SZG - Istanbul

$297

$208

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November 6 - November 9

Cheapest

Best

SZG - Istanbul

$337

$208

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December 4 - December 7

Cheapest

SZG - Istanbul

$331

$208

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December 7 - December 14

Cheapest

SZG - Istanbul

$331

$208

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September 21 - September 28

SZG - Istanbul

$300

$210

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Insights for flights from Salzburg to Istanbul

For cheap flights from Salzburg to Istanbul, fares typically range from $266–$488, with a median price of $362. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. About 7% of recent fares from Salzburg to Istanbul were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available for travelers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul, you'll find that January stands out with a median fare of $278. Close behind, February offers a median of $285, and March presents fares around $290. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from Salzburg to Istanbul takes approximately 12h 25m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. Most connecting itineraries involve 2 stopovers.

The route from Salzburg to Istanbul covers a distance of 1439 kilometers. This classifies the journey as a short-haul flight, making it a relatively quick trip between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Salzburg to Istanbul

Regular price: $252 - $505

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

The regular price range for flights from Salzburg to Istanbul is typically between 252 USD and 505 USD. Currently, the lowest deal is 208 USD with Air Serbia, for travel from Sep 7-Sep 11.

now $208

Low $252

High $505

The cheapest time to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $278. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $534. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $278

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $534

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Direct flights from Salzburg to Istanbul

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Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZG - Istanbul

Salzburg (SZG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Corendon Airlines

$371

$237

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZG - Istanbul

Salzburg (SZG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Corendon Airlines

$404

$244

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZG - Istanbul

Salzburg (SZG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Corendon Airlines

$389

$254

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZG - Istanbul

Salzburg (SZG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Corendon Airlines

$405

$272

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZG - Istanbul

Salzburg (SZG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Corendon Airlines

$406

$279

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZG - Istanbul

Salzburg (SZG) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$521

$296

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 10

$602 → $353

41%

5 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 6

$521 → $296

43%

3 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 4

$545 → $331

39%

4 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 5

$545 → $331

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul

Salzburg - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Salzburg to Istanbul are near the typical level of $362.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul, with a median price of $278.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 12h 25m.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Salzburg to Istanbul is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 86.1% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Salzburg to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with an average of 0.63 deals per day.

Salzburg main airports to depart from

Salzburg (SZG)

Cheapest

Salzburg Airport is a convenient option for flights from Salzburg to Istanbul.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Salzburg to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International is an alternative arrival airport for your trip to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider this major international hub for its high flight frequency and network redundancy, despite the distance.

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

💸 Flights from ~$220

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

This major airport offers extensive European connections and high reliability as an alternative.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg).

💸 Flights from ~$233

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

This airport is geographically the closest to Istanbul, offering road accessibility within 1.5 to 2 hours.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road).

💸 Flights from ~$347

Yenişehir (YEI)

This airport is close to Istanbul's Asian side and the southern Marmara region, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible via bridge or ferry).

💸 Flights from ~$382

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

This is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

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

💸 Flights from ~$129

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Salzburg to Istanbul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket is around $297. If you wait until 0-6 days before your flight, the average price tends to increase to $323. For those who book 60+ days in advance, the average price can be significantly higher, at approximately $534.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Salzburg to Istanbul is considered to be $266 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $362. Prices can go up to $488 or more for the higher end of fares. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul are January, February, and March. In January, the median price was $278, while in February, it was $285. March also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $290. The annual median price for this route is $362, indicating that these months typically offer better value.

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Insights for flights from Salzburg to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Salzburg to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul

Direct flights from Salzburg to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Salzburg to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul

Salzburg - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights average 12h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Salzburg main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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