Cheap flights from Northern Cyprus to Istanbul from £29

Cheap flights from Northern Cyprus to Istanbul from £29

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Thu, Jun 4
Northern Cyprus ECNIstanbul SAW
£29
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Sat, Jun 6
Northern Cyprus ECNIstanbul SAW
£29
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Fri, Jun 5
Northern Cyprus ECNIstanbul SAW
£32
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Wed, Jun 3
Northern Cyprus ECNIstanbul SAW
£37
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Sun, Jun 7
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Tue, Jun 2
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Sat, Jun 6 – Tue, Jun 9
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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Thu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7
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Sat, Jun 6 – Thu, Jun 11
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Sat, Jun 6 – Wed, Jun 10
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£29

Cheapest round-trip

£55

Average round-trip

£61

Nonstop flights in May

£29 – £483

Most popular airline

Turkish 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
Ercan International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
391
Flight distance
736 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Northern Cyprus 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
Pegasus
---------------9---
Turkish Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 9 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Pegasus
1---15487
Turkish Airlines
---------1---2---
Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 8 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Pegasus
7------------------
Turkish Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Pegasus
---4571182
Turkish Airlines
---------2---1---
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Friday 11 flights

Check-in for a flight from Northern Cyprus to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
SunExpressSXSXQNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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

Find flights between Northern Cyprus, Unknown Region, and Istanbul, Turkey, starting at £29. Compare different airlines and find the best price.

Key facts about the trip from Northern Cyprus to Istanbul:

  • The airport hosting the most flights: Sabiha Gökçen International
  • Number of airlines operating between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul: 2
  • Airlines with the lowest prices on this route: AJet, Pegasus
  • Distance between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul: 760 km
  • Average direct flight duration between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul: 1.585714286 hours
  • The earliest time of arrival to Istanbul: 02:15

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Northern Cyprus to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul takes around 1.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul is 736 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Northern Cyprus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Northern Cyprus and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Antalya, Inverness, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow, Ankara, Tel Aviv, Islamabad, Baku, Abu Dhabi, Lagos, Tehran, Warsaw, Amman, Dubai, Karachi, İzmir.
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 Northern Cyprus?
The main airport in Northern Cyprus is Ercan International. It is also served by Larnaca International, Paphos International.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Which airlines fly between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, SunExpress, Iberia Airlines, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Northern Cyprus 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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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Northern Cyprus and Istanbul depart?
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