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Cheap flights from Chennai to Istanbul from ₹ 20,049

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — IST
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap 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 (TR5). 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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 37,121

One-way from

₹ 20,049

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 41,060
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 9/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Chennai to Istanbul
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 30m total
  • Chennai to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 555,600 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 146,453 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Chennai to Istanbul

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 7 February 2025.

Wed 9/415:00MAA - IST
1 stop23h 05mIndiGo
Wed 16/420:15IST - MAA
1 stop30h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 5/2₹ 37,121
Thu 20/303:40MAA - IST
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/320:15IST - MAA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2₹ 39,047
Wed 9/418:55MAA - SAW
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/420:55SAW - MAA
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2₹ 39,485
Wed 30/408:25MAA - IST
1 stop12h 05mOman Air
Sat 10/519:00IST - MAA
1 stop17h 00mOman Air
Deal found 7/2₹ 42,461
Fri 18/404:05MAA - SAW
1 stop22h 45mAir Arabia
Sun 20/401:25SAW - MAA
1 stop23h 30mAir Arabia
Deal found 6/2₹ 45,350
Sat 15/221:25MAA - IST
1 stop20h 35mGulf Air
Sun 23/206:05IST - MAA
1 stop12h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 6/2₹ 51,654
Fri 14/203:50MAA - IST
1 stop12h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/207:35IST - MAA
1 stop10h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/2₹ 51,916
Wed 19/303:30MAA - SAW
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 28/313:40SAW - MAA
1 stop9h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2₹ 52,442
Tue 29/403:10MAA - IST
1 stop10h 55mKuwait Airways
Sat 10/513:00IST - MAA
1 stop10h 40mKuwait Airways
Deal found 7/2₹ 54,718
Wed 19/303:45MAA - IST
1 stop13h 10mEmirates
Thu 27/301:50IST - MAA
1 stop27h 55mEmirates
Deal found 7/2₹ 56,732
Sat 15/209:45MAA - SAW
1 stop30h 05mEmirates
Sun 23/214:20SAW - MAA
1 stop27h 20mEmirates
Deal found 6/2₹ 62,685
Thu 20/310:00MAA - IST
1 stop13h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/300:05IST - MAA
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2₹ 66,887

Find flights from Chennai to Istanbul within your budget

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 7 February 2025.

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ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Wed 9/4

15:00-11:35

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 16/4

20:15-05:15

1 stop30h 30m

₹ 37,121

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Thu 20/3

03:40-17:50

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 28/3

20:15-13:55

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 39,047

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - SAW

MAASAW

Chennai

Wed 9/4

18:55-08:40

1 stop16h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 16/4

20:55-09:50

1 stop10h 25m

₹ 39,485

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Wed 30/4

08:25-18:00

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 10/5

19:00-14:30

1 stop17h 00m

₹ 42,461

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - SAW

MAASAW

Chennai

Fri 18/4

04:05-00:20

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 20/4

01:25-03:25

1 stop23h 30m

₹ 45,350

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - SAW

MAASAW

Chennai

Wed 19/3

03:30-19:05

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 28/3

13:40-01:55

1 stop9h 45m

₹ 52,442

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Tue 29/4

03:10-11:35

1 stop10h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 10/5

13:00-02:10

1 stop10h 40m

₹ 54,718

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Wed 19/3

03:45-14:25

1 stop13h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 27/3

01:50-08:15

1 stop27h 55m

₹ 56,732

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - SAW

MAASAW

Chennai

Fri 18/4

04:00-13:05

1 stop11h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 21/4

22:25-02:30

1 stop25h 35m

₹ 63,298

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Thu 20/3

10:00-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 27/3

00:05-01:10

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 66,887

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 6 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul (average of ₹ 484). Flying from Chennai to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 569). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 February 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Chennai to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 inches 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 7 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air Arabia from Chennai to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

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?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Istanbul. It is only a 16.5 km journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city centre.

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

    According to our current data, IndiGo (₹ 37,121), Oman Air (₹ 42,461), and Air Arabia (₹ 45,350) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to Istanbul. IndiGo is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul (average of ₹ 484). Flying from Chennai to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 569). 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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