Question 1

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

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The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Dublin, which takes 4h 20m, Shannon, which takes 9h 55m, and Cork, which takes 10h 40m.

Question 2

Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

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There are 2 major airports in Istanbul. The nearest airport from Istanbul city centre is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km), followed by Istanbul Airport (34 km). <a href="/flight-routes/Ireland-IE0/Istanbul-TR5">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

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From Ireland, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 1 city. This city is Dublin and there are 17 direct flights each week.

Question 4

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

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Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of €184.

Question 5

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

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On average, a flight to Istanbul costs €476. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost €177 and departed from Dublin Airport.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as €335. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are €360 on average.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

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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 to Istanbul. <a href="/flight-routes/Ireland-IE0/Istanbul-TR5">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href="/flight-routes/Ireland-IE0/Istanbul-TR5">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline. <a href="/flight-routes/Ireland-IE0/Istanbul-TR5">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

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

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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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href="/flight-routes/Ireland-IE0/Istanbul-TR5">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

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Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,196 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 658 flights per week.

Question 12

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 76% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

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The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, when flights cost €322 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is €383.

Question 14

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

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To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Question 15

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 3 direct flights from within Ireland to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart in the afternoon, with 16:00 the most common departure time and 59% of flights departing in the afternoon.

Question 16

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 17 direct flights from within Ireland to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 17

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Dublin €241 one-way - €441 return.

Question 18

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

Accepted Answer

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. Instead, there are 17 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Dublin.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as €335. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are €360 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, when flights cost €322 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is €383.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Dublin €241 one-way - €441 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of €184.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,196 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 658 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 76% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Dublin, which takes 4h 20m, Shannon, which takes 9h 55m, and Cork, which takes 10h 40m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 3 direct flights from within Ireland to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart in the afternoon, with 16:00 the most common departure time and 59% of flights departing in the afternoon.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Each week there are around 17 direct flights from within Ireland to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. Instead, there are 17 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Dublin.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

From Ireland, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 1 city. This city is Dublin and there are 17 direct flights each week.

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