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Cheap flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport from ₹ 20,720

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — IST
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2026.

Tue 15/920:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Sun 20/917:55 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 13/8₹ 41,058
Wed 12/802:30 -
1 stop13h 50m
Thu 20/817:55 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 12/8₹ 41,344
Sun 13/922:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Wed 16/917:55 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 12/8₹ 41,631
Sun 27/916:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 4/1006:15 -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 13/8₹ 42,299
Fri 25/920:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Sun 27/906:15 -
2 stops23h 30m
Deal found 12/8₹ 42,395
Mon 14/902:30 -
1 stop13h 50m
Sun 20/906:15 -
2 stops23h 30m
Deal found 13/8₹ 43,636
Thu 3/920:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Mon 21/917:55 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 10/8₹ 44,495
Mon 24/806:45 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 30/817:55 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 12/8₹ 47,264
Mon 24/806:45 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sat 29/817:55 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 12/8₹ 47,455
Tue 18/802:30 -
1 stop13h 50m
Fri 28/817:55 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/8₹ 47,646

Find flight deals from Chennai to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 41,058

One-way from

₹ 20,720

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 45,546
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 15/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Chennai to Istanbul
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Chennai to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 195,155 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 123,665 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 14 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Fri 25/9

20:15-13:50

1 stop20h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 27/9

06:15-08:15

2 stops23h 30m

₹ 42,395

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Sun 23/8

02:30-13:50

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 31/8

17:55-10:05

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 50,033

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Sun 13/9

17:40-13:50

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 16/9

17:55-21:20

2 stops24h 55m

₹ 52,898

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Fri 4/12

15:00-17:40

1 stop29h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 24/12

18:30-14:20

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 58,627

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Tue 8/12

07:20-17:40

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 25/12

18:30-06:40

1 stop9h 40m

₹ 59,677

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Mon 7/12

15:00-17:40

1 stop29h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 22/12

18:30-06:40

1 stop9h 40m

₹ 63,783

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Mon 7/12

05:35-15:20

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 21/12

06:30-04:45

1 stop19h 45m

₹ 69,321

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Wed 9/9

21:05-21:25

2 stops26h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 16/9

17:50-08:55

2 stops36h 35m

₹ 109,615

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Mon 7/12

07:35-00:50

1 stop19h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 22/12

14:55-10:25

2 stops41h 00m

₹ 124,988
Fastest return journey

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA Chennai - IST Istanbul

MAAIST

Chennai

Wed 9/9

06:10-14:45

1 stop11h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 16/9

15:50-05:20

1 stop11h 00m

₹ 165,282

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport (average of ₹ 39,721). Flying from Chennai to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 65,120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 14 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia,Gulf Air, andIndiGo from Chennai to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Entertainment

5.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
239 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Entertainment

5.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
583 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Istanbul?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chennai to Istanbul Airport in 13h 50m. Fly via IndiGo or Oman Air to get the fastest option. Chennai and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 5864 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, IndiGo (₹ 15,318), Gulf Air (₹ 22,755), and Air Arabia (₹ 27,106) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to Istanbul Airport. IndiGo is currently priced 69% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport (average of ₹ 39,721). Flying from Chennai to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 65,120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Chennai to Istanbul on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Chennai to Istanbul. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Chennai to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 15,318Average₹ 39,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 22,755Average₹ 48,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 27,106Average₹ 45,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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