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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £26 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £43 |
Nonstop flights in February | £26 – £220 |
Most popular airline | Pegasus |
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.
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
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.
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 23 total | Daily flights: 3.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 8 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 16 total | Daily flights: 2.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Friday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 09.03 | Tue 10.03 | Wed 11.03 | Thu 12.03 | Fri 13.03 | Sat 14.03 | Sun 15.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 32 total | Daily flights: 4.57 average | Most flights: Friday 9 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Northern Cyprus to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| SunExpress | SXS | XQ | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Istanbul
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 9°C | 5°C |
| February | 9°C | 5°C |
| March | 11°C | 7°C |
| April | 15°C | 9°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| June | 25°C | 19°C |
| July | 28°C | 22°C |
| August | 28°C | 23°C |
| September | 25°C | 20°C |
| October | 19°C | 15°C |
| November | 15°C | 12°C |
| December | 11°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
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