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July 7 - July 22

Cheapest

Best

TYS - Istanbul

$1,084

$906

Round trip

September 5 - September 30

TYS - Istanbul

$1,081

$925

Round trip

August 3 - August 19

TYS - Istanbul

$1,107

$935

Round trip

September 16 - September 30

TYS - Istanbul

$1,110

$946

Round trip

November 11 - November 25

TYS - Istanbul

$1,088

$953

Round trip

July 20 - July 23

TYS - Istanbul

$1,118

$956

Round trip

July 7 - July 21

TYS - Istanbul

$1,106

$988

Round trip

July 3 - July 23

Earliest

TYS - Istanbul

$1,089

$991

Round trip

July 15 - July 21

TYS - Istanbul

$1,102

$1,000

Round trip

August 3 - August 19

TYS - Istanbul

$1,062

$1,017

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Knoxville to Istanbul

For cheap flights from Knoxville to Istanbul, fares typically range from $950–$1636, with a median of $1354. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal requires careful timing and flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Istanbul? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $334. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $465, making it another cost-effective option. March also presents a relatively lower median fare of $752 for this route.

A typical journey from Knoxville to Istanbul takes about 49h 45m including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 4. This indicates that direct flights from Knoxville to Istanbul are not common, and travelers should expect multiple stops.

The distance between Knoxville and Istanbul is approximately 9046 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance typically involves extended travel times and often multiple connections, as reflected in the median journey duration.

How much is a round trip from Knoxville to Istanbul

Regular price: $943 - $1,633

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

The regular price range for flights from Knoxville to Istanbul is typically between $943 and $1633. The current lowest deal is $906 with Allegiant Air for travel from Jul 7-Jul 22.

now $906

Low $943

High $1,633

The cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from TYS to IST is October, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1702. Generally, prices are lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $334

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,702

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Direct flights from Knoxville to Istanbul

Allegiant Air

Norse Atlantic UK

Icelandair

Wizz Air UK

Last-minute flights going from Knoxville to Istanbul

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Istanbul

Knoxville (TYS) - Istanbul (SAW)

$1,245

$3,211

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Istanbul

Knoxville (TYS) - Istanbul (IST)

United Airlines

$1,346

$1,727

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Istanbul

Knoxville (TYS) - Istanbul (IST)

United Airlines

$1,441

$1,912

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Istanbul

Knoxville (TYS) - Istanbul (IST)

United Airlines

$1,323

$2,142

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Istanbul

Knoxville (TYS) - Istanbul (IST)

United Airlines

$1,426

$1,922

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Istanbul

Knoxville (TYS) - Istanbul (IST)

United Airlines

$1,341

$2,254

One-way

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

15 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 22

$1,084 → $906

16%

16 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 19

$1,107 → $935

15%

14 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 30

$1,110 → $946

15%

3 nights

Jul 20 - Jul 23

$1,118 → $956

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Knoxville to Istanbul

Knoxville - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Knoxville to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median price of $1354.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $334.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul, lasting 49h 45m.

Flights from Knoxville to Istanbul are typically long-haul, with a median duration of 49h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights are available for this route.

This route is connecting dominant, with no direct flights historically available from Knoxville to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers deals on connecting flights.

Allegiant Air has historically offered the most deals for connecting flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Knoxville to Istanbul appear regularly, about 0.33 deals per day.

Knoxville main airports to depart from

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson offers flights from Knoxville to Istanbul, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~20 km from Knoxville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$906

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport serves as a convenient arrival option for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$911

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a major hub, offering a primary arrival point for flights to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$920

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International is a major international hub, useful for network redundancy despite significant travel distance.

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

💸 Flights from ~$864

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport, offering extensive European connections as an alternative arrival.

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

💸 Flights from ~$903

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest candidate airport to Istanbul, with limited flight schedules.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1111

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir is an option for the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, with limited commercial flights.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry).

💸 Flights from ~$1679

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$811

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$17,089

From TYS

Elite

Jul 01

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$21,941

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. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance is often recommended, especially for international travel, as prices may increase closer to the departure date. However, sometimes last-minute deals can appear. It's often beneficial to monitor prices over a period to identify trends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to 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 total cost and convenience.

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Insights for flights from Knoxville to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Knoxville to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Istanbul

Direct flights from Knoxville to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Knoxville to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Knoxville to Istanbul

Knoxville - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically long-haul, lasting 49h 45m.

No direct flights are available for this route.

Allegiant Air offers deals on connecting flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Knoxville main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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