How many flights depart from New York to Istanbul on average per week?

As of October 2025, 142 flights take off from New York and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from New York according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 80% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from New York to Istanbul on average per day?

As of October 2025, there are 20 flights per day flying from New York to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00AM, with 43% of flights taking off in the morning.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

On average, it takes 9h 35m to fly from New York to Istanbul if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Istanbul Airport (the most popular airport in Istanbul). If you’re flying out of New York and into Istanbul Airport, then the flight time is around 12h 35m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from New York to Istanbul were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Istanbul?

There are 17 operators available for flights from New York to Istanbul as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Istanbul?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$210 Cheap Flights from New York to Istanbul in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Istanbul?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $628 to $899. The lowest price recently found on this route was $618.

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3:20 pm - 6:55 pmLGA-SAW

19h 35m2 stops

6:15 pm - 7:02 pmSAW-LGA

32h 47m3 stops

$618Multiple Airlines

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dom., nov. 30 - mié., dic. 3

4:30 pm - 4:55 pmLGA-IST

16h 25m2 stops

4:50 am - 5:12 pmIST-LGA

20h 22m2 stops

$618Delta

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mié., dic. 31 - mar., ene. 13

8:05 am - 1:50 pmJFK-IST

21h 45m1 stop

8:15 am - 7:50 pmIST-JFK

19h 35m2 stops

$620British Airways

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lun., ene. 5 - lun., ene. 12

10:00 pm - 10:45 pmJFK-IST

16h 45m1 stop

7:00 pm - 3:40 pmIST-JFK

28h 40m2 stops

$623Lufthansa

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sáb., dic. 6 - mié., feb. 25

10:20 pm - 4:40 pmJFK-IST

35h 20m1 stop

7:00 am - 3:45 pmIST-JFK

15h 45m1 stop

$626LOT

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jue., abr. 2 - sáb., abr. 11

10:35 pm - 12:40 amJFK-IST

18h 05m1 stop

7:50 am - 8:35 pmIST-JFK

20h 45m1 stop

$627LOT

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mar., nov. 4 - mar., nov. 25

6:50 pm - 5:25 pmJFK-SAW

14h 35m1 stop

12:55 pm - 7:20 pmSAW-JFK

14h 25m1 stop

$643KLM

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lun., mar. 2 - vie., mar. 6

6:50 pm - 4:55 pmJFK-IST

14h 05m1 stop

5:55 pm - 11:20 amIST-JFK

25h 25m1 stop

$649KLM

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jue., nov. 6 - jue., nov. 20

9:55 pm - 6:05 pmJFK-IST

12h 10m1 stop

7:00 pm - 1:50 pmIST-JFK

26h 50m1 stop

$661Lufthansa

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vie., nov. 14 - vie., nov. 21

6:35 pm - 12:35 amEWR-IST

22h 00m1 stop

6:40 pm - 1:50 pmIST-EWR

27h 10m1 stop

$667British Airways

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Delta flights from New York to Istanbul

Our best Delta deals on New York to Istanbul flight tickets

Delta

Dec 31

LGA4:30 pmNew York LaGuardia

16h 25m

2 stops

IST4:55 pmIstanbul

Jan 13

IST4:50 amIstanbul

20h 22m

2 stops

LGA5:12 pmNew York LaGuardia

$618

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Delta

Feb 22

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

IST3:50 amIstanbul

Mar 4

IST5:55 pmIstanbul

27h 20m

1 stop

JFK1:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$621

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Delta

Nov 28

JFK9:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

IST3:50 amIstanbul

Dec 5

IST4:50 amIstanbul

25h 33m

2 stops

JFK10:23 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$622

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United Airlines flights from New York to Istanbul

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United Airlines

Dec 6

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Feb 23

IST6:30 amIstanbul

41h 10m

2 stops

JFK3:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$618

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United Airlines

Mar 1

JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 45m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Mar 14

IST6:30 amIstanbul

17h 10m

2 stops

JFK4:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$624

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United Airlines

Dec 1

JFK4:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 20m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Feb 25

IST6:30 amIstanbul

15h 05m

1 stop

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkIstanbul

LGA - SAW

LGASAW

New York LaGuardia

dom. 11/30

3:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 12/3

6:15 pm-7:02 pm

3 stops32h 47m

$618

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

mié. 12/31

4:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul

mar. 1/13

4:50 am-5:12 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$618

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 1/5

8:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

lun. 1/12

8:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$620

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 12/6

10:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

mié. 2/25

7:00 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$623

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 4/2

10:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Istanbul

sáb. 4/11

7:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$626

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 11/4

10:35 pm-12:40 am

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

mar. 11/25

7:50 am-8:35 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$627

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/2

6:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

vie. 3/6

12:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$643

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 11/6

6:50 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

jue. 11/20

5:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop25h 25m

$649

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 11/14

9:55 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul

vie. 11/21

7:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$661

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

vie. 12/26

6:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

jue. 1/8

6:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$667

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $785. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of October, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $803.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Istanbul is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $942. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Saturday is $1,044.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is at noon. Flights from New York to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $786. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $988 on average. Flights to Istanbul from New York in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New York to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $942 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from New York for as low as $849 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	9h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Istanbul	1 airport

The fastest flight from New York to Istanbul takes 9h 35m

Direct flights go from New York to Istanbul every day.

There is 1 airport near Istanbul: Istanbul (IST)

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How far is New York to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from New York to Istanbul will travel around 5007.1 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 12h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from New York to Istanbul were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Istanbul?
There are 17 operators available for flights from New York to Istanbul as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Istanbul?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from New York to Istanbul

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French Bee	PriceFrom $313	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.1 79 reviews	Search French Bee flights
Icelandair	PriceFrom $370	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 556 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
LOT	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,133 reviews	Search LOT flights
Delta	PriceFrom $491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,982 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $493	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,457 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,307 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
KLM	PriceFrom $523	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,404 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,476 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $537	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,040 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $557	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 636 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights

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