Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul from £171

Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul from £171

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Mon, Mar 9
New York JFKIstanbul IST

£171
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Sun, Mar 15
New York JFKIstanbul IST

£202
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Mon, Mar 16
New York JFKIstanbul IST

£202
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Wed, Mar 11
New York JFKIstanbul SAW

£206
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Sun, Mar 1
New York JFKIstanbul SAW

£206
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Tue, Mar 3
New York EWRIstanbul IST

£207
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Wed, Mar 18 – Wed, Mar 25
New York JFKIstanbul IST

£417
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Tue, Mar 3 – Wed, Mar 11
New York JFKIstanbul SAW

£418
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Thu, Mar 12 – Tue, Mar 24
New York JFKIstanbul IST

£423
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
New York EWRIstanbul IST

£423
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Sun, Mar 15 – Tue, Mar 24
New York JFKIstanbul IST

£423
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Tue, Mar 3 – Tue, Mar 10
New York JFKIstanbul SAW

£435
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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.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

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
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8035 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
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Weekly flights: 43 totalDaily flights: 6.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 8 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
8844476
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Weekly flights: 46 totalDaily flights: 6.57 averageMost flights: Monday 8 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
7666767
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Weekly flights: 45 totalDaily flights: 6.43 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
6767767
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Weekly flights: 46 totalDaily flights: 6.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 7 flights

Check-in for a flight from New York to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

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
14 Feb
93%
12°C9°C
21 Feb
84%
4°C3°C
Sunday
15 Feb
81%
18°C10°C
22 Feb
5°C3°C
Monday
16 Feb
88%
13°C10°C
23 Feb
87%
6°C2°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
89%
13°C10°C
24 Feb
83%
9°C4°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
89%
9°C3°C
25 Feb
80%
8°C5°C
Thursday
19 Feb
10°C6°C
26 Feb
11°C6°C
Friday
20 Feb
78%
13°C8°C
27 Feb
14°C8°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between New York and Istanbul is 8035 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and TAP Portugal. New York 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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