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Tue, Aug 4
Reykjavik KEFIstanbul IST
£171
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Mon, Aug 3
Reykjavik KEFIstanbul SAW
£186
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Sun, Aug 2
Reykjavik KEFIstanbul SAW
£191
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Thu, Jul 23
Reykjavik KEFIstanbul IST
£203
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Sat, Jul 18
Reykjavik KEFIstanbul IST
£219
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Sat, Jul 25
Reykjavik KEFIstanbul IST
£230
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Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Sep 5
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£356
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Tue, Aug 4 – Thu, Sep 3
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£362
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Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Sep 3
Reykjavik KEFIstanbul SAW
£362
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Tue, Aug 4 – Fri, Sep 4
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£368
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Tue, Aug 4 – Wed, Sep 2
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£171

Cheapest round-trip

£356

Average round-trip

£524

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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.

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

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

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

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
Keflavík 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 Reykjavik to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
IcelandairICEFINo
FinnairFINAYNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

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
27 Jun
29°C22°C
4 Jul
28°C23°C
Sunday
28 Jun
28°C22°C
5 Jul
29°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
29°C21°C
6 Jul
28°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
30°C22°C
7 Jul
17%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
30°C22°C
8 Jul
28°C22°C
Thursday
2 Jul
31°C23°C
9 Jul
29°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
24%
28°C23°C
10 Jul
30°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Keflavík International, or Reykjavík when they travel from Reykjavik to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Icelandair, Finnair, and easyJet. Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Reykjavik and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Riga, Glasgow, Bristol, Copenhagen, Tirana, Bucharest, Milan, Vilnius, Athens, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Oslo, Budapest, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Vienna.
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 Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is mainly served by Keflavík International. But there are other airports nearby, including Reykjavík.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
Which airlines fly between Reykjavik and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Reykjavik and Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Icelandair, Finnair, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Reykjavik and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Istanbul?
Traveling between Reykjavik 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 Istanbul?
There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Reykjavik and Istanbul depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Reykjavik, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Reykjavik and Istanbul arrive?
What time do flights between Reykjavik and Istanbul depart?
What time do flights between Reykjavik and Istanbul arrive?

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