Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Istanbul?

Yes, direct flights are available from Stockholm to Istanbul. Historically, approximately 37.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This means a significant portion of flights involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Stockholm to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Stockholm to Istanbul has a median duration of 3 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 8 hours and 25 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2176 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Stockholm to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Stockholm to Istanbul route tend to drop frequently. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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Stockholm to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Stockholm to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 37.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Stockholm to Istanbul takes about 7h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul? The most affordable months to fly are typically January, with a median fare of $121, and February, where the median fare is $123. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $168.

Fares for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul typically range from $163–$297, with a median of $217. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 44% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

The distance between Stockholm and Istanbul is 2176 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul but shorter than long-haul international travel.

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Istanbul

Regular price: SEK 1,300 - SEK 3,252

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul.

Regular prices for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul typically range from 1300 SEK to 3252 SEK. The current lowest deal is 1310 SEK with Valuair, for travel from Sep 2 to Oct 2.

now SEK 1,310

Low SEK 1,300

High SEK 3,252

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul is January, with a median price of 121 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 525 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from SEK 121

July

Most Expensive

Flights from SEK 525

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Istanbul

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,062

SEK 1,388

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,062

SEK 1,388

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 4,072

SEK 2,120

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,122

SEK 1,388

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,051

SEK 1,388

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,070

SEK 1,388

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

SEK 4,402 → SEK 2,216

50%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

SEK 4,430 → SEK 2,244

49%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

SEK 4,402 → SEK 2,349

47%

4 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 27

SEK 4,058 → SEK 2,044

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

Stockholm - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Stockholm to Istanbul are below the typical level, with 44% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 7h 25m with one stop

Flights to Istanbul typically take 7h 25m, with connecting flights being more common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Turkish Airlines and Valuair offer direct flights

Turkish Airlines and Valuair offer direct flights, but connecting options are more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Valuair has a recent deal for $1310

Valuair recently offered a deal for $1310 from Stockholm Arlanda to Sabiha Gökçen International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Stockholm main airports to depart from

Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Cheapest

Stockholm Arlanda is a good option for flights to Istanbul, offering the cheapest fares from Stockholm.

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport serves Istanbul, offering a convenient arrival point for your trip from Stockholm.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International (ESB) is a major international hub that can be a primary alternative.

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

💸 Flights from ~$186

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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From ARN

Elite

Oct 28

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,560

$706

Save $854

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Business Class

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Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,539

$706

Save $833

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Business Class

From ARN

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Nov 03

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,512

$706

Save $806

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Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Nov 06

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,497

$706

Save $791

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Oct 30

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,593

$706

Save $887

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Oct 29

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,574

$706

Save $868

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Nov 12

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,513

$706

Save $807

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Oct 30

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,574

$706

Save $868

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Nov 05

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,512

$706

Save $806

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Nov 01

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,529

$706

Save $823

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Dec 21

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,537

$712

Save $825

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Business Class

From ARN

Elite

Dec 18

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,538

$712

Save $826

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking flights from Stockholm to Istanbul more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average price of $164. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out have an average price of $452. Even last-minute bookings, 0-6 days before departure, are typically higher at an average of $209.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Stockholm to Istanbul is considered to be $163 or less. The median price for this route was $217. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $297 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $163 mark.

Historically, January and February are typically the cheapest months to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul, with median prices of $121 and $123 respectively. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $168. The annual median price for this route is $217, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Stockholm to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Istanbul

Regular price: SEK 1,300 - SEK 3,252

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul.

Regular prices for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul typically range from 1300 SEK to 3252 SEK. The current lowest deal is 1310 SEK with Valuair, for travel from Sep 2 to Oct 2.

now SEK 1,310

Low SEK 1,300

High SEK 3,252

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from SEK 121

July

Most Expensive

Flights from SEK 525

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Istanbul

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,062

SEK 1,388

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,062

SEK 1,388

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 4,072

SEK 2,120

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,122

SEK 1,388

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,051

SEK 1,388

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARN - Istanbul

Stockholm (ARN) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

SEK 2,070

SEK 1,388

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

SEK 4,402 → SEK 2,216

50%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

SEK 4,430 → SEK 2,244

49%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

SEK 4,402 → SEK 2,349

47%

4 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 27

SEK 4,058 → SEK 2,044

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

Stockholm - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Stockholm to Istanbul are below the typical level, with 44% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 7h 25m with one stop

Flights to Istanbul typically take 7h 25m, with connecting flights being more common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Turkish Airlines and Valuair offer direct flights

Turkish Airlines and Valuair offer direct flights, but connecting options are more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Valuair has a recent deal for $1310

Valuair recently offered a deal for $1310 from Stockholm Arlanda to Sabiha Gökçen International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Stockholm main airports to depart from

Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Cheapest

Stockholm Arlanda is a good option for flights to Istanbul, offering the cheapest fares from Stockholm.

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport serves Istanbul, offering a convenient arrival point for your trip from Stockholm.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International (ESB) is a major international hub that can be a primary alternative.

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$1,538

$712

Save $826

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Stockholm to Istanbul

Stockholm to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

Direct flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

Stockholm - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Typically 7h 25m with one stop

Turkish Airlines and Valuair offer direct flights

Valuair has a recent deal for $1310

Deals appear frequently on this route

Stockholm 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 28

Nov 05

Nov 03

Nov 06

Oct 30

Oct 29

Nov 12

Oct 30

Nov 05

Nov 01

Dec 21

Dec 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Stockholm to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Stockholm to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Istanbul?

How many hours is the flight from Stockholm to Istanbul?

How often do Stockholm to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Stockholm

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Stockholm to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Stockholm to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

Direct flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Stockholm to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

Stockholm - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Typically 7h 25m with one stop

Turkish Airlines and Valuair offer direct flights

Valuair has a recent deal for $1310

Deals appear frequently on this route

Stockholm 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 28

Nov 05

Nov 03

Nov 06

Oct 30

Oct 29

Nov 12

Oct 30

Nov 05

Nov 01

Dec 21

Dec 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Stockholm to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Stockholm to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul?