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Cheap flights from India to Istanbul

DEL — IST
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 33,422
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (₹ 982,065 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 125,705 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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 75 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to Istanbul (average of ₹ 29,803). Flying from India to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 45,229). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Gulf Air, andKuwait 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
247 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
Kuwait Airways
7.1
Good
348 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SEA - IST

I was in business class on this airplane for a 12 hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul. It was about the smoothest in the most luxurious flight. I think I have ever been on. The staff were excellent and extremely patient which I really appreciate it. Given the opportunity, I will certainly choose Turkish Airlines in the future. Job well done, hope to see you again in the future

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kuwait Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 12,595. IndiGo flights start at ₹ 13,430 while deals on Azerbaijan Airlines start at ₹ 16,241 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from India to Istanbul is New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Istanbul. You may also consider Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji 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 ₹ 60,487, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 27,814. When looking at the most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay ₹ 20,948 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to Istanbul (average of ₹ 29,803). Flying from India to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 45,229). 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 8 airlines flying from India to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 15,276Average₹ 44,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 17,306Average₹ 44,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Azerbaijan AirlinesCheapest₹ 18,148Average₹ 35,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest₹ 20,309Average₹ 26,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 22,053Average₹ 44,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 33,245Average₹ 61,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 36,217Average₹ 41,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 45,767Average₹ 62,989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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