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Direct
Sun, May 24
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£27
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Direct
Wed, May 27
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£57
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Iași IASIstanbul SAW
£102
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£109
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Iași IASIstanbul SAW
£110
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£124
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£75
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Direct
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£108
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Direct
Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£130
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Direct
Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£141
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1 stop
Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
Iași IASIstanbul SAW
£166
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Sun, May 24 – Tue, May 26
Iași IASIstanbul IST
£171
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£27

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£76

Cheapest round-trip

£75

Average round-trip

£136

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

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.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23-₺35 (Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD))

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180-₺250 (varies by destination (~$5–7 USD))

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800-₺1,500 (metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200-₺2,500 (pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150-₺200 (varies by destination (~$4–6 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17-₺25 (Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700-₺1,400 (metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650-₺1,300 (app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

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
Boryspil International
Arrive to
Sabiha Gökçen International
Average flights per week
401
Flight distance
1023 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Check-in for a flight from Kyiv to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
LOT Polish AirlinesLOTLONo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
9 May
85%
21°C15°C
16 May
87%
20°C15°C
Sunday
10 May
20°C15°C
17 May
20°C14°C
Monday
11 May
22°C15°C
18 May
20°C14°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
23°C15°C
19 May
22°C15°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
16°C12°C
20 May
87%
21°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
85%
18°C11°C
21 May
81%
17°C16°C
Friday
15 May
76%
20°C13°C
22 May
85%
18°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Boryspil International, Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Kyiv - Palats Ukraina, Kyiv - Teremki, or Kiew - Maidan Nezalezhnosti when they travel from Kyiv to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul - Esenler Otogarı, Istanbul Bus Station, or Istanbul - Alibeyköy. The distance between Kyiv and Istanbul is 1023 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and LOT Polish Airlines. Kyiv and Istanbul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kyiv to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kyiv and Istanbul takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kyiv and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Kyiv and Istanbul is 1023 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Kyiv and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ukraine International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, SkyUp Airlines.
Which airports are there in Kyiv?
Kyiv is mainly served by Boryspil International. But there are other airports nearby, including Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Gostomel Airport.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Which airlines fly between Kyiv and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Kyiv and Istanbul with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kyiv and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kyiv and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kyiv and Istanbul?
Traveling between Kyiv and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Yenişehir, Anadolu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Istanbul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Istanbul arrive?
What time do flights between Kyiv and Istanbul depart?
What time do flights between Kyiv and Istanbul arrive?

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