Cheap flights from Lisbon to Istanbul from £103

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Wed, Sep 2
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£103
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Fri, Sep 4
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£109
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Tue, Sep 1
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£117
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Sun, Aug 30
Lisbon LISIstanbul SAW

£130
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Mon, Aug 31
Lisbon LISIstanbul SAW

£138
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Wed, Aug 26
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£141
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Wed, Sep 2 – Thu, Sep 10
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£211
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Fri, Sep 4 – Thu, Sep 10
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£216
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Wed, Sep 2 – Tue, Sep 8
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£228
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Wed, Sep 2 – Mon, Sep 7
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£235
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Fri, Sep 4 – Sat, Sep 12
Lisbon LISIstanbul IST

£237
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Wed, Sep 2 – Wed, Sep 9
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Lisbon Portela
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3215 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Lisbon to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
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2332------1
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
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Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
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Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Lisbon to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Jul
57%
25°C22°C
1 Aug
29°C24°C
Sunday
26 Jul
17%
28°C21°C
2 Aug
30°C24°C
Monday
27 Jul
31°C23°C
3 Aug
31°C24°C
Tuesday
28 Jul
30°C25°C
4 Aug
31°C23°C
Wednesday
29 Jul
29°C24°C
5 Aug
29°C24°C
Thursday
30 Jul
28°C22°C
6 Aug
27°C23°C
Friday
31 Jul
28°C23°C
7 Aug
27°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Lisbon and Istanbul is 3215 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, and easyJet. Lisbon and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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