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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Istanbul from ₹ 12,631

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — IST
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2026.

Wed 23/1203:00
DEL
-
IST
1 stop12h 15m
Kuwait Airways
Sun 3/114:10
IST
-
DEL
1 stop8h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/7₹ 33,586
Sat 19/905:10
DEL
-
IST
1 stop19h 20m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Sun 20/914:25
IST
-
DEL
1 stop11h 15m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 35,404
Mon 12/1005:10
DEL
-
IST
1 stop15h 35m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Sun 18/1012:00
IST
-
DEL
1 stop13h 40m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 28/7₹ 35,596
Sat 19/905:10
DEL
-
IST
1 stop10h 50m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Sat 19/923:00
IST
-
DEL
1 stop26h 40m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 35,691
Sat 19/905:10
DEL
-
IST
1 stop10h 50m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Tue 15/1213:20
IST
-
DEL
1 stop11h 25m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 27/7₹ 36,170
Wed 23/1203:00
DEL
-
IST
1 stop12h 15m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 2/114:10
IST
-
DEL
1 stop8h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/7₹ 36,265
Sun 13/1203:00
DEL
-
SAW
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1200:35
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7₹ 37,127
Mon 19/1005:10
DEL
-
IST
1 stop19h 20m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Sat 24/1019:15
IST
-
DEL
1 stop29h 30m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 26/7₹ 37,509
Sat 19/905:10
DEL
-
IST
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/913:00
IST
-
DEL
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7₹ 38,179
Wed 16/905:10
DEL
-
IST
1 stop19h 20m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Mon 14/1213:20
IST
-
DEL
1 stop11h 25m
Azerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 27/7₹ 38,371
Fri 25/1203:00
DEL
-
SAW
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1200:35
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 41,050
Tue 20/1003:00
DEL
-
SAW
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1000:35
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 41,815

Find flight deals from New Delhi to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) 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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,586

One-way from

₹ 12,631

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₹ 48,609
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 23/12-3/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 15m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Cheapest return flight

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 19/9

18:45-00:20

1 stop32h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 23/9

00:20-18:05

1 stop15h 15m

₹ 45,069

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 23/1

03:15-23:40

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 30/1

00:35-17:40

1 stop14h 35m

₹ 46,408

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 10/9

04:50-12:35

1 stop10h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 17/9

13:50-19:20

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 47,557

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/9

04:50-12:35

1 stop10h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 14/9

13:45-19:20

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 47,557

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/9

21:15-12:35

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 17/9

13:50-03:10

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 47,557

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/8

18:30-09:15

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 15/8

21:45-11:55

1 stop11h 40m

₹ 53,681

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 22/8

04:40-00:20

1 stop22h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 28/8

01:25-17:55

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 54,542

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 2/10

22:05-13:05

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 30/12

14:20-08:55

1 stop16h 05m

₹ 55,977

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 18/9

16:25-01:50

1 stop11h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 21/9

14:05-09:05

1 stop16h 30m

₹ 56,168

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 21/9

22:05-01:50

1 stop30h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 24/9

02:50-20:25

1 stop15h 05m

₹ 56,168

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Istanbul

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul (average of ₹ 26,410). Flying from New Delhi to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 51,480). 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 DEL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi 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 30 July 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Delhi to Istanbul as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Delhi to Istanbul?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New Delhi to Istanbul flights typically cost between ₹ 45,164 and ₹ 59,230 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 33,586 on Kuwait Airways (23 Dec–3 Jan).

How often are flights from New Delhi to Istanbul delayed?

About 41% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 37% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Delhi 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 30 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines,Gulf Air, andKuwait Airways from New Delhi to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
4,457 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
4,457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
4,457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
580 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Istanbul?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), located 12.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from New Delhi to Istanbul. 7 airlines have flights from Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from New Delhi to Istanbul?

    For as low as ₹ 47,557, Air Arabia can have you in Istanbul from New Delhi in 10h 15m. The distance between New Delhi and Istanbul is about 4562 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on flynas is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at ₹ 18,249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Azerbaijan Airlines and Kuwait Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 19,206 and ₹ 20,423, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Delhi to Istanbul for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Istanbul one-way?

    ₹ 13,175 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kuwait Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Azerbaijan Airlines, with prices starting from ₹ 14,602 and ₹ 16,030, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Istanbul?

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 69,656 for a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 39,302 while the most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at ₹ 35,404.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul (average of ₹ 26,410). Flying from New Delhi to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 51,480). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from New Delhi to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi 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 30 July 2026.
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flynasCheapest₹ 18,249Average₹ 35,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Azerbaijan AirlinesCheapest₹ 19,206Average₹ 34,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest₹ 20,423Average₹ 25,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 33,919Average₹ 46,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 41,529Average₹ 49,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 48,515Average₹ 62,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 53,550Average₹ 62,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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