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Cheap flights from India to Istanbul from ₹ 18,498

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — IST
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from India to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from India to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from India to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 May 2026.

Mon 13/703:00
DEL
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IST
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 22/713:00
IST
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DEL
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 3/5₹ 24,821
Mon 15/603:00
DEL
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SAW
1 stop12h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 22/614:05
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop8h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 3/5₹ 26,143
Tue 14/703:00
DEL
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SAW
1 stop13h 10m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 27/714:05
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop13h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/5₹ 26,237
Wed 3/603:00
DEL
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SAW
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 11/614:10
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop8h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 3/5₹ 26,331
Tue 3/1102:00
AMD
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IST
1 stop13h 15m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 11/1114:10
IST
-
AMD
1 stop12h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/5₹ 26,426
Thu 2/703:00
DEL
-
SAW
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Fri 10/714:10
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop13h 15m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 3/5₹ 26,615
Fri 11/903:00
DEL
-
SAW
1 stop12h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 19/914:05
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop8h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/5₹ 26,709
Tue 23/603:00
DEL
-
IST
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 6/713:00
IST
-
DEL
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/5₹ 26,803
Wed 15/703:00
DEL
-
SAW
1 stop12h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 23/714:10
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop8h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 3/5₹ 26,803
Sun 5/703:00
DEL
-
IST
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 8/713:00
IST
-
DEL
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/5₹ 26,898
Sun 12/703:00
DEL
-
SAW
1 stop12h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Fri 24/714:10
SAW
-
DEL
1 stop13h 15m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 3/5₹ 27,181
Wed 15/703:00
DEL
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IST
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Tue 21/713:00
IST
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DEL
1 stop14h 25m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 6/5₹ 27,275

Find flight deals from India to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for India to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 8 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 24,255

One-way from

₹ 18,498

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 42,942
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 20/9-1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • India to Istanbul
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 19/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • India to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (₹ 701,307 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 105,434 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from India 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 8 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 12/7

03:00-13:05

1 stop12h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 25/7

14:05-01:30

1 stop8h 55m

₹ 27,181

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - SAW

AMDSAW

Ahmedabad

Wed 30/9

04:00-13:40

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 1/10

14:10-03:10

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 27,653

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - SAW

AMDSAW

Ahmedabad

Mon 2/11

06:00-13:50

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/11

14:50-01:00

1 stop7h 40m

₹ 27,653

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - SAW

AMDSAW

Ahmedabad

Sun 4/10

04:00-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 7/10

14:40-03:10

1 stop10h 00m

₹ 27,841

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - SAW

AMDSAW

Ahmedabad

Sun 4/10

04:00-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 8/10

14:10-03:10

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 27,841

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - IST

AMDIST

Ahmedabad

Mon 2/11

02:00-12:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

14:10-01:00

1 stop8h 20m

₹ 28,219

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - IST

AMDIST

Ahmedabad

Tue 3/11

02:00-12:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 9/11

14:10-01:00

1 stop8h 20m

₹ 28,219

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - IST

AMDIST

Ahmedabad

Sat 31/10

02:00-12:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 8/11

14:10-05:00

1 stop12h 20m

₹ 28,219

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - IST

AMDIST

Ahmedabad

Sat 31/10

02:00-12:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 9/11

14:10-01:00

1 stop8h 20m

₹ 28,219

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Thu 4/6

20:15-12:30

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

18:05-17:30

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 39,356

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Best time to book a flight from India to Istanbul

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

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

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from India to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to Istanbul (average of ₹ 12,080). Flying from India to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 73,048). 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 IN to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from India 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 8 May 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from India to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from India to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 8 May 2026.

The most flights from IN0 to TR5 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).

How often are flights from India to Istanbul delayed?

About 51% of weekly flights between India and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for India 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?

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

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

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 51% of flights being delayed.

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 8 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia,Turkish Airlines, andEtihad Airways from India to Istanbul. 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
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
56 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
7.4
Good
4,355 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
1,434 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
7.1
Good
344 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
560 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from India to Istanbul?

    Kuwait Airways, IndiGo, and Gulf Air can get you from India to Istanbul in just under 11h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h. The distance between India and Istanbul is about 5414 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 13,136. Kuwait Airways flights start at ₹ 13,542 while deals on Azerbaijan Airlines start at ₹ 14,966 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from India to Istanbul?

    The most popular route from India to Istanbul is Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - Istanbul. You may also consider New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Istanbul or Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • What are the cheapest flights from India to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from India to Istanbul is generally ₹ 76,866, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 33,966. When looking at the most popular route, (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay ₹ 32,372 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from India 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 India to Istanbul?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to Istanbul (average of ₹ 12,080). Flying from India to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 73,048). 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 9 airlines flying from India to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from India 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 8 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest₹ 9,139Average₹ 45,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 15,141Average₹ 46,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Azerbaijan AirlinesCheapest₹ 16,146Average₹ 35,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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flynasCheapest₹ 18,541Average₹ 35,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest₹ 20,144Average₹ 28,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 21,928Average₹ 45,984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 32,952Average₹ 64,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 34,462Average₹ 57,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 39,629Average₹ 47,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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