Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul from £308

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Thu, May 28
Kathmandu KTMIstanbul IST
£308
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Wed, May 27
Kathmandu KTMIstanbul IST
£319
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Wed, May 27
Kathmandu KTMIstanbul IST
£319
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Thu, May 28
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£319
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Thu, May 28
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£319
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Tue, May 26
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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Thu, May 28 – Mon, Jun 1
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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£486
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£308

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,583

Cheapest round-trip

£472

Nonstop flights in May

£777 – £1,309

Most popular airline

IndiGo 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.

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

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

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

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

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
Tribhuvan International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5311 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Turkish Airlines
22---22---2
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines
22---22---2
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines
22---22---2
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Turkish Airlines
22---22---2
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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 distance between Kathmandu and Istanbul is 5311 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, Air India Limited, Pegasus, and Turkish Airlines. Kathmandu 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

How long does it take to travel from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kathmandu and Istanbul takes around 8.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kathmandu and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Kathmandu and Istanbul is 5311 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kathmandu and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Kathmandu and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Bangkok, Manchester, Pokhara, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Sydney, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Siddharthanagar, Varanasi, Singapore, Hanoi, Malé, Colombo, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Tokyo, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara, Bharatpur.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir.
Which airlines fly between Kathmandu and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Kathmandu and Istanbul with IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, Air India Limited, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kathmandu and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kathmandu 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.
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