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3 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Tampa TPAIstanbul IST
£261
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Tue, Mar 3
Tampa TPAIstanbul IST
£266
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3 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Tampa TPAIstanbul SAW
£275
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2 stops
Fri, Mar 6
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£302
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2 stops
Fri, Mar 6
Tampa TPAIstanbul SAW
£305
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Fri, Mar 6
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
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£679
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Wed, Mar 4 – Mon, Mar 9
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£696
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
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£729
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Tue, Mar 3 – Mon, Mar 9
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£743
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Tue, Mar 3 – Mon, Mar 9
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£743
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£261

Cheapest round-trip

£679

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

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
Tampa 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 Tampa to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
PegasusPGTPCNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

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
7 Feb
97%
12°C9°C
14 Feb
88%
10°C9°C
Sunday
8 Feb
85%
11°C9°C
15 Feb
15°C9°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
10°C6°C
16 Feb
15°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
85%
8°C6°C
17 Feb
69%
17°C8°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
8°C6°C
18 Feb
78%
9°C6°C
Thursday
12 Feb
86%
10°C7°C
19 Feb
11°C7°C
Friday
13 Feb
82%
12°C10°C
20 Feb
85%
12°C9°C
Travelers usually depart from Tampa International, or St. Pete–Clearwater International when they travel from Tampa to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Pegasus, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, and Frontier Airlines. Tampa 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 Tampa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tampa and London, New York, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Hartford, San Juan, Raleigh, Edinburgh, Houston, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Denver, Richmond.
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 Tampa?
Tampa is mainly served by Tampa International. But there are other airports nearby, including St. Pete–Clearwater International.
What airports are near Tampa?
The main airport in Tampa is Tampa International. It is also served by Orlando International, Southwest Florida International, Orlando Sanford International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Daytona Beach International, Orlando Melbourne International, Vero Beach Regional, Gainesville Regional.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Which airlines fly between Tampa and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Tampa and Istanbul with JetBlue Airways, Pegasus, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Tampa and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tampa 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 Tampa and Istanbul?
Traveling between Tampa 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 Tampa?
There are a number of airports in and around Tampa. The main one is Tampa International and other nearby airports include Orlando International, Southwest Florida International, Orlando Sanford International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Daytona Beach International, Orlando Melbourne International, Vero Beach Regional, Gainesville Regional
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