Cheap flights from Medellín to Istanbul from £586

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Tue, May 26
Medellín EOHIstanbul IST
£586
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Wed, May 27
Medellín MDEIstanbul IST
£593
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Tue, May 26
Medellín MDEIstanbul IST
£593
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Mon, May 25
Medellín MDEIstanbul IST
£594
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Sun, May 24
Medellín MDEIstanbul IST
£610
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Mon, May 25
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£1,162
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£1,163
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Medellín MDEIstanbul IST
£1,165
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Medellín MDEIstanbul IST
£1,169
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£1,179
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£586

Cheapest round-trip

£1,162

Average round-trip

£1,281

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Avianca

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
José María Córdova 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 Medellín to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

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°C6°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September24°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C7°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
302
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
2 May
88%
13°C8°C
9 May
21°C15°C
Sunday
3 May
87%
12°C9°C
10 May
17°C14°C
Monday
4 May
89%
15°C10°C
11 May
19°C14°C
Tuesday
5 May
89%
15°C11°C
12 May
18°C13°C
Wednesday
6 May
17°C11°C
13 May
20°C11°C
Thursday
7 May
20°C13°C
14 May
22°C13°C
Friday
8 May
20°C14°C
15 May
25°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera when they travel from Medellín to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Lufthansa, and Copa Airlines. Medellín 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 Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, London, Santa Marta, Pereira, Cali, Manchester, Panama, Barranquilla, Bahía Solano, San Andrés, Nuquí, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Apartadó, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Cancún, Armenia.
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 Medellín?
Medellín is mainly served by José María Córdova International. But there are other airports nearby, including Olaya Herrera.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir.
Which airlines fly between Medellín and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Medellín and Istanbul with Avianca, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Lufthansa, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Medellín and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medellín 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 Medellín and Istanbul?
Traveling between Medellín 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 Medellín?
There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia
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