What percentage of Alicante to Istanbul flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, only a small percentage of flights from Alicante to Istanbul were direct, specifically 2.1%. This indicates that most travelers on this route will typically have at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers historically has been 1. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this journey.

What's the flight time from Alicante to Istanbul?

The direct flight time from Alicante to Istanbul is typically 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2515 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights when available on this route. Travelers should factor in the extended duration if their itinerary includes a layover.

How often do Alicante to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Alicante to Istanbul route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure lower fares. Monitoring prices consistently across the trailing 30 days can be beneficial for those seeking to find a good deal. The frequent price fluctuations suggest that flexibility in booking can be advantageous.

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Alicante to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Alicante to Istanbul

Flights from Alicante to Istanbul typically range from $165–$247, with a median fare of $205. Right now, fares to Istanbul are significantly above the typical level, with only 25% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Alicante to Istanbul, the data indicates that January is historically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $141. Following closely are November and October, both showing median fares of $153. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more significant savings.

When flying from Alicante to Istanbul, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 2.1% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect to make a connection on your journey.

A typical journey from Alicante to Istanbul takes approximately 11h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.

The route from Alicante to Istanbul covers a distance of 2515 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves several hours in the air, often with a stop along the way.

How much is a round trip from Alicante to Istanbul

Regular price: €275 - €637

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

Regular prices for flights from Alicante to Istanbul typically range from 275 EUR to 637 EUR. The current lowest deal is 134 EUR with Aero Services Executive for travel from Oct 6-Oct 8.

now 134 €

Low 275 €

High 637 €

The cheapest time to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Alicante to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $141. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $251. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 141 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 251 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Alicante to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Alicante to Istanbul

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Europa

617 €

334 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Serbia

510 €

271 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air UK

278 €

162 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

easyJet UK

307 €

176 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

316 €

163 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Serbia

307 €

176 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Feb 21 - Feb 25

372 € → 163 €

56%

2 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 8

338 € → 134 €

60%

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

338 € → 156 €

54%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

338 € → 158 €

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

Alicante - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ALC to IST are below the typical level, with a median price of $205.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, November, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 10m

The median flight time for routes from Alicante to Istanbul is 11 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Alicante to Istanbul are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Alicante main airports to depart from

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a good option for flights from Alicante to Istanbul.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Alicante to Istanbul, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes Airport is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it requires significant travel from Istanbul.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~€173

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking flights from Alicante to Istanbul 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $186. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $227. Even booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $200, indicating that earlier booking generally provides better value for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Alicante to Istanbul is considered to be $165 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $205. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $247 or less. Aiming for a fare around or below $165 typically represents a competitive deal for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Alicante to Istanbul are January, November, and October. January typically sees a median price of $141, while both November and October have a median price of $153. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $205 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.

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Alicante to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Alicante to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Alicante to Istanbul

Regular price: €275 - €637

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

Regular prices for flights from Alicante to Istanbul typically range from 275 EUR to 637 EUR. The current lowest deal is 134 EUR with Aero Services Executive for travel from Oct 6-Oct 8.

now 134 €

Low 275 €

High 637 €

The cheapest time to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from 141 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 251 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Alicante to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Alicante to Istanbul

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Europa

617 €

334 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Serbia

510 €

271 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air UK

278 €

162 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

easyJet UK

307 €

176 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

316 €

163 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ALC - Istanbul

Alicante (ALC) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Serbia

307 €

176 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Feb 21 - Feb 25

372 € → 163 €

56%

2 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 8

338 € → 134 €

60%

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

338 € → 156 €

54%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

338 € → 158 €

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

Alicante - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ALC to IST are below the typical level, with a median price of $205.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, November, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 10m

The median flight time for routes from Alicante to Istanbul is 11 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Alicante to Istanbul are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Alicante main airports to depart from

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a good option for flights from Alicante to Istanbul.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Alicante to Istanbul, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes Airport is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it requires significant travel from Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

84% AI deal score

$1,657

$923

Save $734

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Alicante to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Alicante to Istanbul

Alicante to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Alicante to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Alicante to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

Direct flights from Alicante to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Alicante to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

Alicante - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Alicante 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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Nov 15

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 27

Sep 29

Sep 29

Nov 14

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Sep 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Alicante to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Alicante to Istanbul?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Alicante to Istanbul?

What percentage of Alicante to Istanbul flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Alicante to Istanbul?

How often do Alicante to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Alicante

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Alicante to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Alicante to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Alicante to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

Direct flights from Alicante to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Alicante to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Alicante to Istanbul

Alicante - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Alicante 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

Nov 06

Nov 15

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 27

Sep 29

Sep 29

Nov 14

Oct 30

Sep 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Alicante to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Alicante to Istanbul?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Alicante to Istanbul?