Cheap flights from São Paulo to Istanbul from £597

Cheap flights from São Paulo to Istanbul from £597

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Sat, Sep 19
São Paulo GRUIstanbul SAW

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Mon, Sep 14
São Paulo GRUIstanbul SAW

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Thu, Sep 17
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Mon, Sep 14
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£597
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Sat, Sep 19
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£597
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Fri, Sep 18
São Paulo GRUIstanbul SAW

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Fri, Sep 18 – Thu, Sep 24
São Paulo GRUIstanbul IST

£981
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Wed, Sep 16 – Wed, Sep 23
São Paulo GRUIstanbul IST

£981
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Mon, Sep 14 – Sat, Sep 19
São Paulo GRUIstanbul SAW

£987
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Wed, Sep 16 – Tue, Sep 22
São Paulo GRUIstanbul IST

£1,016
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
São Paulo GRUIstanbul IST

£1,055
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

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.

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

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

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
São Paulo–Guarulhos International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
10570 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
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Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from São Paulo to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
ITA AirwaysITYAZYes

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
29 Aug
57%
26°C21°C
5 Sep
29°C22°C
Sunday
30 Aug
28°C21°C
6 Sep
30°C23°C
Monday
31 Aug
28°C21°C
7 Sep
29°C23°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
28°C21°C
8 Sep
13%
26°C22°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
29°C22°C
9 Sep
27°C22°C
Thursday
3 Sep
28°C22°C
10 Sep
27°C20°C
Friday
4 Sep
29°C21°C
11 Sep
26°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from São Paulo–Guarulhos International, São Paulo–Congonhas, or Viracopos International when they travel from São Paulo to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between São Paulo and Istanbul is 10570 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Iberia Airlines, and ITA Airways. São Paulo 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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