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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 12 August 2026.

Wed 2/1204:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Mon 14/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 11/8₹ 32,715
Tue 1/1204:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sun 6/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/8₹ 33,192
Tue 1/1204:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sat 5/1222:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 10/8₹ 33,383
Mon 30/1104:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sun 6/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/8₹ 34,813
Mon 30/1104:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Mon 7/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 7/8₹ 34,909
Sat 28/1104:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Fri 4/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/8₹ 35,004
Sat 28/1104:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Tue 8/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/8₹ 35,195
Mon 30/1104:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Thu 3/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 7/8₹ 35,290
Tue 1/1204:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Fri 4/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 7/8₹ 35,386
Tue 1/1204:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Wed 2/1222:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 10/8₹ 35,481
Wed 2/1204:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Thu 3/1222:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 10/8₹ 35,576
Wed 2/1204:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Fri 4/1213:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/8₹ 35,672

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 12 August 2026.

Return from

₹ 32,715

One-way from

₹ 16,882

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₹ 45,591
Azerbaijan Airlines
  • Azerbaijan Airlines
  • 2/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Azerbaijan Airlines
  • Azerbaijan Airlines
  • 21/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 10m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (₹ 9,990 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 1,305 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 11/9

05:10-13:30

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

23:00-04:10

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 42,253

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/9

05:10-22:00

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 9/9

23:00-04:10

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 42,825

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 11/9

07:40-14:20

Nonstop9h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

17:55-19:45

1 stop23h 20m

₹ 45,210

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 11/9

18:45-00:20

1 stop32h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 17/9

01:25-18:05

1 stop14h 10m

₹ 45,305

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 28/12

05:40-05:30

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 4/1

06:30-04:50

1 stop19h 50m

₹ 47,690

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/9

04:30-23:30

1 stop21h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 8/9

01:25-18:05

1 stop14h 10m

₹ 57,227

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/12

15:00-21:25

2 stops32h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 12/12

12:20-11:10

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 66,479

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/12

02:30-11:35

2 stops35h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 4/12

22:20-11:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 67,051

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/11

12:10-11:40

2 stops26h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 6/12

22:20-13:50

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 67,433

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - IST Istanbul

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 29/11

12:10-21:20

1 stop11h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 6/12

13:15-11:10

2 stops43h 25m

₹ 68,959

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul takes 9 hours 15 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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 ₹ 20,358
IndiGo
IndiGo
From ₹ 12,187
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From ₹ 44,831
Gulf Air
Gulf Air
From ₹ 17,335

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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).

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

Booking 63 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.

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 12 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Türkiye (Turkey), such as Turkish Airlines,Gulf Air, andKuwait Airways. 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,479 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,479 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,479 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
239 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.
Kuwait Airways
7.1
Good
349 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
583 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.

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, IndiGo 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 ₹ 29,802, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 13,021.

  • 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 (7 hours 5 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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