Can I fly direct from Porto to Istanbul?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Porto to Istanbul accounted for 18% of all available options. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced 1 stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common on this route.

How many hours is the flight from Porto to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Porto to Istanbul has a duration of 4 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 28 minutes. The great circle distance between Porto and Istanbul is approximately 3104 kilometers.

How much do direct flights from Porto to Istanbul cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Porto to Istanbul have been approximately 21% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $279, while connecting flights had a median price of $230. Direct flights made up about 18.4% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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September 24 - September 28

Cheapest

OPO - Istanbul

409 €

167 €

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September 24 - September 30

OPO - Istanbul

397 €

168 €

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September 24 - September 29

OPO - Istanbul

405 €

171 €

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September 15 - September 22

Earliest

OPO - Istanbul

374 €

172 €

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October 13 - October 19

OPO - Istanbul

364 €

176 €

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September 19 - September 23

OPO - Istanbul

409 €

177 €

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October 13 - October 16

OPO - Istanbul

373 €

180 €

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December 7 - December 13

Best

OPO - Istanbul

327 €

180 €

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September 18 - September 22

OPO - Istanbul

387 €

182 €

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November 19 - November 22

OPO - Istanbul

403 €

182 €

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Porto to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Porto to Istanbul

For those looking for cheap flights from Porto to Istanbul, fares typically range from $201–$300, with a median price of $255. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 30% of recent fares from Porto to Istanbul were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive options are regularly available. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Porto to Istanbul, January stands out with a median fare of $183. February also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $195. Travelers can also find good value in September, where the median fare is $220.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 18% of recent fares being direct flights from Porto to Istanbul. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

A typical journey from Porto to Istanbul, including connections, takes approximately 9h 20m. This duration accounts for the common connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between Porto and Istanbul is 3104 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, often with at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Porto to Istanbul

Regular price: €318 - €633

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

The regular price range for this route is 318 EUR to 633 EUR. The current lowest deal is 174 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 24 to Sep 28.

now 174 €

Low 318 €

High 633 €

The cheapest time to fly from Porto to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from OPO to IST is January, with a median price of 183 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 335 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 183 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 335 €

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Direct flights from Porto to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Porto to Istanbul

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OPO - Istanbul

Porto (OPO) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Europa

516 €

281 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

OPO - Istanbul

Porto (OPO) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

394 €

213 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

OPO - Istanbul

Porto (OPO) - Istanbul (IST)

Norwegian Air Sweden

413 €

233 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

OPO - Istanbul

Porto (OPO) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

382 €

192 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

OPO - Istanbul

Porto (OPO) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

397 €

213 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

OPO - Istanbul

Porto (OPO) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

410 €

213 €

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 21

439 € → 189 €

57%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

525 € → 279 €

47%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

412 € → 179 €

56%

5 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 28

411 € → 181 €

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Porto to Istanbul

Porto - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent OPO to IST fares are near the typical level, with 30% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from OPO to IST, with a median price of $183.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 9h 20m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from OPO to IST is 9h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

18% of recent OPO to IST flights are direct

18% of recent flights from OPO to IST are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Porto to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from OPO to IST appear frequently, with many deals available in the last 30 days.

Porto main airports to depart from

Porto (OPO)

Cheapest

Porto Airport offers direct flights to Istanbul, making it a convenient and affordable departure option.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport (IST) is a primary arrival option for flights from Porto, offering convenient access to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$193

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW) is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Porto to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$234

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider Ankara Esenboğa International as a major international hub offering network redundancy, though it is a significant distance from Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$258

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport, providing extensive European connections and high reliability.

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

💸 Flights from ~$287

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, accessible by road from Istanbul's European side.

📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$342

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$762

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

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$2,348

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Dec 04

Istanbul, Turkey

41% AI deal score

$4,792

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Porto to Istanbul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $241. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging around $281. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out were observed at an average of $243.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Porto to Istanbul is considered to be $201 or less. The median price for this route was $255. Approximately 25% of observed prices were $201 or lower, while 75% of prices were $300 or less.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Porto to Istanbul, with a median price of $183. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $195. The annual median price for this route was $255, indicating that these months typically provide more economical options for travelers.

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