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Sun, Jul 5
Taipei TSAIstanbul IST

£284
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Fri, Jul 10
Taipei TPEIstanbul SAW

£295
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Sun, Jul 5
Taipei TPEIstanbul SAW

£317
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Fri, Jul 10
Taipei TPEIstanbul SAW

£317
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Mon, Jul 6
Taipei TPEIstanbul SAW

£327
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Sun, Jul 5
Taipei TPEIstanbul SAW

£332
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Sun, Jul 5 – Sat, Jul 11
Taipei TSAIstanbul IST

£631
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Sun, Jul 5 – Thu, Jul 9
Taipei TSAIstanbul IST

£637
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Sun, Jul 5 – Thu, Jul 9
Taipei TSAIstanbul IST

£701
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Fri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
Taipei TPEIstanbul SAW

£702
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Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
Taipei TSAIstanbul IST

£705
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Fri, Jul 10 – Tue, Jul 14
Taipei TPEIstanbul SAW

£720
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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.

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
Taiwan Taoyuan International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8406 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
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Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
3133313
2---12212
Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
4213424
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
3144314
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Taipei to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
China AirlinesCALCIYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

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 Taiwan Taoyuan International, or Taipei Songshan when they travel from Taipei to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Taipei and Istanbul is 8406 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, China Airlines, VietJet Air, Scoot, and Thai Airways. Taipei 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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