What percentage of Prague to Istanbul flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20.4% of flights from Prague to Istanbul were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Prague to Istanbul?

A direct flight from Prague to Istanbul typically takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 35 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1489 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Prague to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights from Prague to Istanbul are regularly discounted. This route is classified as having regular deal frequency across the trailing 30 days. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to track fluctuations and potentially secure a more favorable price. Given the regular availability of deals, alerts can help travelers identify opportune booking moments.

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Prague to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Prague to Istanbul

For those seeking cheap flights from Prague to Istanbul, recent fares show that only 2% were classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $191–$458, with a median of $298. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Prague to Istanbul? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $79. Following closely, December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $80. February is another cost-effective option, showing a median fare of $116.

Most itineraries from Prague to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 20.4% of recent fares being direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Prague to Istanbul takes about 2h 40m for direct flights. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 10h 50m. The overall median flight time for all itineraries, including connections, is 2h 40m.

The distance between Prague and Istanbul is 1489 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Prague to Istanbul

Regular price: $152 - $268

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

The regular price range for flights from Prague to Istanbul is typically between 152 USD and 268 USD. The current lowest deal is 117 USD with Valuair, for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 12.

now $117

Low $152

High $268

The cheapest time to fly from Prague to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Prague to Istanbul is January, with a median price of 79 USD. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of 365 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $79

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $365

Jan

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Prague to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Prague to Istanbul

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Aero Services Executive

$341

$216

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$179

$121

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$214

$125

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$215

$125

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$151

$125

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$155

$125

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$364 → $191

47%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$366 → $199

46%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

$379 → $215

43%

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$361 → $204

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Prague to Istanbul

Prague - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Prague to Istanbul are above the typical level of $298.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, December, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

The median direct flight from Prague to Istanbul takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Historically, only 20.4% of recent flights from Prague to Istanbul were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Prague to Istanbul appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Prague main airports to depart from

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Cheapest

Václav Havel Airport Prague is a convenient departure point for flights from Prague to Istanbul.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Prague to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider Izmir Adnan Menderes as a major international hub with excellent connectivity, though it requires further travel to Istanbul.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$148

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,062

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Save $422

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From PRG

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Oct 20

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$1,361

$735

Save $626

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Business Class

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Nov 27

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$1,065

$638

Save $427

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Business Class

From PRG

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Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$1,041

$640

Save $401

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Business Class

From PRG

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Oct 30

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$1,386

$638

Save $748

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Business Class

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Nov 12

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$986

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Dec 15

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$1,017

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Business Class

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Dec 18

Istanbul, Turkey

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From PRG

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to purchase flights from Prague to Istanbul has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $125. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $455. However, booking more than 60 days in advance can also offer good value, with an average price of $142. This suggests that both very last-minute and longer-term planning can be beneficial for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Prague to Istanbul is considered to be $191 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $298. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $458 or more. Therefore, aiming for a ticket below $191 would typically secure a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Prague to Istanbul have been January and December, with median prices of $79 and $80 respectively. February also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $116. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $298 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these winter months.

Prague to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Prague to Istanbul

Most itineraries from Prague to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 20.4% of recent fares being direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Prague and Istanbul is 1489 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Prague to Istanbul

Regular price: $152 - $268

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

The regular price range for flights from Prague to Istanbul is typically between 152 USD and 268 USD. The current lowest deal is 117 USD with Valuair, for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 12.

now $117

Low $152

High $268

The cheapest time to fly from Prague to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from $79

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $365

Jan

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Prague to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Prague to Istanbul

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Aero Services Executive

$341

$216

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$179

$121

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$214

$125

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$215

$125

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$151

$125

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PRG - Istanbul

Prague (PRG) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$155

$125

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$364 → $191

47%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$366 → $199

46%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

$379 → $215

43%

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$361 → $204

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Prague to Istanbul

Prague - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Prague to Istanbul are above the typical level of $298.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, December, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

The median direct flight from Prague to Istanbul takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Historically, only 20.4% of recent flights from Prague to Istanbul were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Prague to Istanbul appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Prague main airports to depart from

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Cheapest

Václav Havel Airport Prague is a convenient departure point for flights from Prague to Istanbul.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Prague to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider Izmir Adnan Menderes as a major international hub with excellent connectivity, though it requires further travel to Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$1,022

$640

Save $382

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Prague to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Prague to Istanbul

Prague to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Prague to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Prague to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Prague to Istanbul

Direct flights from Prague to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Prague to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Prague to Istanbul

Prague - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Connecting flights are more common

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Prague 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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Oct 26

Oct 27

Dec 05

Oct 20

Nov 27

Nov 16

Oct 30

Nov 12

Dec 15

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Dec 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When should I buy Prague to Istanbul tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Prague to Istanbul?

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

What percentage of Prague to Istanbul flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Prague to Istanbul?

Should I set a price alert for Prague to Istanbul flights?

Related routes

More routes from Prague

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Prague to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Prague to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Prague to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Prague to Istanbul

Direct flights from Prague to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Prague to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Prague to Istanbul

Prague - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Connecting flights are more common

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Prague 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

Oct 25

Oct 26

Oct 27

Dec 05

Oct 20

Nov 27

Nov 16

Oct 30

Nov 12

Dec 15

Dec 18

Dec 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When should I buy Prague to Istanbul tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Prague to Istanbul?

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