Cheap flights from Windhoek to Istanbul from £481

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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Windhoek WDHIstanbul IST
£481
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Windhoek WDHIstanbul SAW
£561
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1 stop
Sun, May 3
Windhoek WDHIstanbul IST
£571
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1 stop
Mon, May 4
Windhoek WDHIstanbul IST
£571
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Windhoek WDHIstanbul SAW
£573
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1 stop
Fri, May 1
Windhoek WDHIstanbul IST
£607
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
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£701
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Tue, Apr 28 – Mon, May 4
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£708
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28 – Mon, May 4
Windhoek WDHIstanbul IST
£724
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Windhoek WDHIstanbul IST
£727
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
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£731
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£481

Cheapest round-trip

£701

Average round-trip

£988

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Airlink

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
Hosea Kutako 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 Windhoek to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirlinkLNK4ZNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
South African AirwaysSAASANo

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
18 Apr
14°C10°C
25 Apr
82%
10°C9°C
Sunday
19 Apr
15°C9°C
26 Apr
15°C8°C
Monday
20 Apr
15°C9°C
27 Apr
18°C11°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
87%
17°C11°C
28 Apr
20°C12°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
78%
12°C9°C
29 Apr
23°C15°C
Thursday
23 Apr
87%
11°C8°C
30 Apr
22°C15°C
Friday
24 Apr
14°C8°C
1 May
24°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The most popular airlines for this route are Airlink, Pegasus, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and South African Airways. Windhoek 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 Windhoek?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Windhoek and London, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Entebbe, George, Harare, Lisbon, Lusaka, Nairobi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tel Aviv, Zanzibar, Malé, Los Angeles, Chandigarh, Port Elizabeth, Lilongwe, Luanda, Antananarivo, Warsaw.
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 Windhoek?
Windhoek is mainly served by Hosea Kutako International. But there are other airports nearby, including Eros.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
Which airlines fly between Windhoek and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Windhoek and Istanbul with Airlink, Pegasus, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, South African Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Windhoek and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Windhoek 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 Windhoek and Istanbul?
Traveling between Windhoek 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, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Windhoek 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 Windhoek, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Windhoek and Istanbul arrive?
What time do flights between Windhoek and Istanbul depart?
What time do flights between Windhoek and Istanbul arrive?

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