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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Fri 12/603:00
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1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 27/614:45
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1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 24/1₹ 24,192
Wed 24/607:15
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SAW
1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 6/715:20
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop12h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 24,192
Thu 11/603:00
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1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Fri 19/614:45
IST
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DEL
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 24,375
Fri 22/503:00
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1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 6/614:45
IST
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DEL
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 24,559
Thu 26/303:00
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1 stop12h 45m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 4/414:45
IST
-
DEL
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 24/1₹ 24,650
Tue 23/603:00
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1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 6/714:45
IST
-
DEL
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 24,742
Wed 22/403:00
DEL
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IST
1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 30/414:45
IST
-
DEL
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 24/1₹ 25,017
Tue 7/403:00
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IST
1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 13/414:45
IST
-
DEL
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 25,292
Wed 2/907:15
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SAW
1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 9/915:20
SAW
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DEL
1 stop12h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 23/1₹ 26,208
Tue 1/903:00
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IST
1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 9/914:45
IST
-
DEL
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 23/1₹ 26,758
Fri 22/507:15
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SAW
1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 1/615:20
SAW
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DEL
1 stop12h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 26,941
Wed 8/407:15
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1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 13/415:20
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1 stop12h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 27,033

Find flight deals to Istanbul

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 26 January 2026.

Return from

₹ 24,192

One-way from

₹ 15,670

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January

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Average price

₹ 47,468
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 12/6-27/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Azerbaijan Airlines
  • Azerbaijan Airlines
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 780 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 14/6

03:00-13:20

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 23/6

14:45-05:55

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 24,375

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 14/6

03:00-13:20

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 22/6

14:45-05:55

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 24,375

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 23/6

03:00-13:20

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 6/7

14:45-05:55

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 24,559

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 22/5

03:00-13:20

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 6/6

14:45-05:55

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 24,559

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 14/4

03:00-14:20

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 22/4

15:20-05:55

1 stop12h 05m

₹ 28,499

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 22/3

03:00-13:50

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 26/3

14:50-01:30

1 stop8h 10m

₹ 28,499

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 31/3

03:00-13:20

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

14:45-05:55

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 29,874

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/4

07:15-14:20

1 stop9h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 5/4

15:20-05:55

1 stop12h 05m

₹ 31,523

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 1/4

07:15-14:20

1 stop9h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 5/4

15:20-05:55

1 stop12h 05m

₹ 31,523

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/2

04:10-13:30

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 28/2

14:30-03:20

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 32,989

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul takes 8 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from New Delhi to Istanbul are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Istanbul are Kuwait Airways, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines.

Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways
From ₹ 21,597
IndiGo
IndiGo
From ₹ 20,091
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From ₹ 36,666
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From ₹ 42,372

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Istanbul are Gulf Air, flynas and Azerbaijan Airlines.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 26 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

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
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,376 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,209 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

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
Kuwait Airways
7.2
Good
329 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

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
528 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

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

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Gulf Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around ₹ 74,573, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 7,772.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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