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฿8,117+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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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 4 March 2026.

Sat 4/419:55
BKK
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IST
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Tue 21/414:20
IST
-
BKK
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 4/3฿17,497
Fri 17/411:55
BKK
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SAW
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/421:30
SAW
-
BKK
2 stops49h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3฿17,528
Sat 18/409:15
BKK
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IST
1 stop31h 20m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Sat 25/413:50
IST
-
BKK
1 stop24h 20m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 4/3฿17,592
Thu 23/407:55
BKK
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SAW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/513:50
SAW
-
BKK
3 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2฿17,623
Mon 9/315:55
BKK
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IST
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/316:30
IST
-
BKK
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3฿17,623
Sun 26/411:55
BKK
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SAW
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/523:55
SAW
-
BKK
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2฿17,655
Sun 24/508:55
BKK
-
IST
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/615:35
IST
-
BKK
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2฿17,655
Sun 29/318:45
DMK
-
SAW
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/417:20
SAW
-
DMK
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2฿17,655
Wed 8/420:35
BKK
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IST
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/418:15
IST
-
BKK
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2฿17,686
Thu 2/415:15
DMK
-
SAW
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/517:20
SAW
-
DMK
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3฿17,686
Fri 24/406:30
BKK
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IST
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/520:50
IST
-
BKK
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2฿17,718
Thu 9/415:15
DMK
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SAW
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:50
SAW
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DMK
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3฿17,718

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 17,341 searches and data was last updated on 4 March 2026.

Return from

฿17,497

One-way from

฿8,117

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Average price

฿22,361
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Bangkok to Istanbul
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  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Bangkok to Istanbul
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Depart

Return

Price

BangkokIstanbul

DMK - SAW

DMKSAW

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 16/4

15:15-07:10

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 29/4

23:55-08:00

1 stop28h 05m

฿17,718

BangkokIstanbul

DMK - IST

DMKIST

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 14/4

15:15-10:30

1 stop23h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

07:20-08:00

1 stop20h 40m

฿17,939

BangkokIstanbul

DMK - SAW

DMKSAW

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sat 2/5

18:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 27/5

17:20-13:00

1 stop15h 40m

฿18,192

BangkokIstanbul

BKK - IST

BKKIST

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 28/4

15:05-12:35

1 stop25h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

13:50-06:15

1 stop12h 25m

฿18,792

BangkokIstanbul

BKK - SAW

BKKSAW

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 16/4

08:55-00:20

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/4

01:25-10:20

1 stop28h 55m

฿19,613

BangkokIstanbul

DMK - SAW

DMKSAW

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 14/4

21:30-16:05

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 20/4

17:20-14:45

1 stop17h 25m

฿19,771

BangkokIstanbul

DMK - SAW

DMKSAW

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 14/5

19:45-16:05

1 stop24h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 17/5

17:20-14:45

1 stop17h 25m

฿19,802

BangkokIstanbul

BKK - SAW

BKKSAW

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 14/4

11:20-00:20

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 21/4

14:05-10:20

1 stop16h 15m

฿19,992

BangkokIstanbul

BKK - SAW

BKKSAW

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 1/4

08:55-23:30

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 14/4

01:25-10:20

1 stop28h 55m

฿20,118

BangkokIstanbul

BKK - SAW

BKKSAW

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 8/4

18:25-00:20

1 stop33h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 10/4

01:25-07:50

1 stop26h 25m

฿20,181

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Bangkok to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Bangkok to Istanbul takes 16 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in Thailand 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 Bangkok to Istanbul are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Bangkok to Istanbul are Qatar Airways, Thai Airways and แอร์อาราเบีย.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From ฿19,109
Thai Airways
Thai Airways
From ฿17,588
แอร์อาราเบีย
แอร์อาราเบีย
From ฿9,512
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
From ฿13,285

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Bangkok to Istanbul are IndiGo, แอร์อาราเบีย and ซื่อชวนแอร์ไลน์.

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).

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 4 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Thai Airways, แอร์อาราเบีย, andQatar 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.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
แอร์อาราเบีย
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
540 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

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 ฿11,221, however they can be found for as little as ฿10,803.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 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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