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Find cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul from €124

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Istanbul (FRA-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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14:55 - 20:05FRA-IST
3h 10mdirect
15:30 - 16:55IST-FRA
3h 25mdirect
€179Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 4 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov
17:20 - 21:20FRA-IST
3h 00mdirect
06:10 - 08:20IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
€192Lufthansa
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Mon, 23 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
22:00 - 02:10FRA-IST
3h 10mdirect
11:30 - 13:40IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
€204Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 26 Aug - Fri, 20 Sep
17:20 - 21:20FRA-IST
3h 00mdirect
06:10 - 08:20IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
€207Lufthansa
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Thu, 19 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
09:50 - 15:15FRA-IST
4h 25m1 stop
16:05 - 19:35IST-FRA
4h 30m1 stop
€208Air Serbia
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Thu, 6 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
20:20 - 03:25FRA-IST
6h 05m1 stop
04:30 - 09:05IST-FRA
5h 35m1 stop
€217Air Serbia
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Wed, 11 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
20:45 - 23:55FRA-IST
26h 10m2 stops
05:10 - 10:40IST-FRA
30h 30m2 stops
€228Croatia Airlines
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Mon, 30 Sep - Fri, 11 Oct
16:10 - 23:55FRA-IST
6h 45m1 stop
05:10 - 19:30IST-FRA
15h 20m2 stops
€248Croatia Airlines
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Thu, 26 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
11:15 - 22:25FRA-IST
10h 10m1 stop
10:15 - 18:40IST-FRA
9h 25m1 stop
€345TAROM
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Sun, 25 Aug - Fri, 20 Sep
11:15 - 17:30FRA-IST
5h 15m1 stop
23:15 - 10:15IST-FRA
12h 00m1 stop
€362TAROM
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Thu, 8 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug

Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost €168 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is €380 and €377 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul were found on Turkish Airlines (€179) and Lufthansa (€192). Air Serbia proposed the cheapest one-way flight at €124.

How many flights are there between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are 7 direct flights that take off from Frankfurt am Main Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 05m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 49 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 7.

How long does a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul take?

Direct flights from Frankfurt am Main generally make it to Istanbul in 3h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,956 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport at 07:55 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 12:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 18:45 and lands at 22:55.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

€124
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport was €133 for a one-way ticket and €192 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    Frankfurt am Main airport is called Frankfurt am Main and the only airport in Istanbul is Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    Lufthansa, Air Astana, and Singapore Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/6Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
17h 35mFRA-IST
€124
28/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
€135
3/11Sun
1 stopAir Serbia
18h 15mFRA-IST
€143
5/6Wed
1 stopPegasus Airlines
13h 10mFRA-IST
€152
10/6Mon
directLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
€156
24/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
€168
24/5Fri
directLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
€206
24/7Wed
1 stopAegean Airlines
6h 15mFRA-IST
€208
4/6Tue
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
28h 20mFRA-IST
€215
24/7Wed
1 stopTAROM
10h 10mFRA-IST
€218

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Last minute flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
21/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-FRA
€208
12/5Sun
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
23/5Thu
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-FRA
€212
12/5Sun
directLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
16/5Thu
directLufthansa
3h 10mIST-FRA
€241
10/5Fri
directLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
18/5Sat
directLufthansa
3h 10mIST-FRA
€256
12/5Sun
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
24h 30mFRA-IST
24/5Fri
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
5h 25mIST-FRA
€275
12/5Sun
multi-stopAir Serbia
18h 30mFRA-IST
13/6Thu
multi-stopAir Serbia
4h 30mIST-FRA
€331
13/5Mon
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
4h 40mFRA-IST
24/5Fri
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
5h 25mIST-FRA
€335
11/5Sat
multi-stopTAROM
10h 10mFRA-IST
24/5Fri
multi-stopTAROM
14h 00mIST-FRA
€345
11/5Sat
multi-stopTAROM
10h 10mFRA-IST
20/5Mon
multi-stopTAROM
12h 00mIST-FRA
€363
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir Serbia
6h 05mFRA-IST
13/5Mon
multi-stopAir Serbia
16h 05mIST-FRA
€472

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Frankfurt am Main - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Frankfurt am Main (undefined)Germany

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Cabin classes:

€1,899
€459

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