Cheap flights from Anchorage to Istanbul from £509

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Thu, Jun 4
Anchorage ANCIstanbul SAW
£509
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Thu, Jun 4
Anchorage ANCIstanbul SAW
£513
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 4
Anchorage ANCIstanbul SAW
£523
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
Anchorage ANCIstanbul IST
£537
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Thu, Jun 4
Anchorage ANCIstanbul SAW
£554
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£910
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Thu, Jun 4 – Thu, Jun 11
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£987
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 4 – Thu, Jun 11
Anchorage ANCIstanbul SAW
£997
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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£1,013
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£1,038
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£509

Cheapest round-trip

£910

Average round-trip

£1,185

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

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
Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Check-in for a flight from Anchorage to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
CondorCFGDENo

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
16 May
87%
22°C14°C
23 May
87%
18°C16°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
19°C14°C
24 May
87%
22°C15°C
Monday
18 May
19°C14°C
25 May
22°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
22°C14°C
26 May
24°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
22°C15°C
27 May
25°C18°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
21°C16°C
28 May
89%
22°C17°C
Friday
22 May
78%
18°C16°C
29 May
75%
22°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Condor. Anchorage 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Anchorage?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Anchorage and London, Frankfurt, Seattle, Phoenix, Medellín, Rome, Melbourne, Houston, Tokyo, Montevideo, Sydney, Washington, D.C., Kahului, Venice, Denver, Kolkata, Santo Domingo, Pittsburgh, Vienna, Knoxville.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
Which airports are there in Anchorage?
Anchorage is mainly served by Ted Stevens Anchorage International. But there are other airports nearby, including Merrill Field, Elmendorf Air Force Base.
What airports are near Anchorage?
The main airport in Anchorage is Ted Stevens Anchorage International. It is also served by Kenai Municipal.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Which airlines fly between Anchorage and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Anchorage and Istanbul with Alaska Airlines, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Condor.
When’s the best time to travel between Anchorage and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Anchorage 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 Anchorage and Istanbul?
Traveling between Anchorage 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 Anchorage?
There are a number of airports in and around Anchorage. The main one is Ted Stevens Anchorage International and other nearby airports include Kenai Municipal
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Anchorage and Istanbul depart?
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