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Cheapest return fare
€170
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Thu 1/10Wed 7/10
ORK - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
€194
Typical prices: €130-€258
Pegasus Airlines
Sun 17/1Wed 20/1
DUB - SAW • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
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06:10 - 19:30ORK  Cork-IST Istanbul
11h 20m1 stop London Stansted
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20:10 - 09:25IST  Istanbul-ORK Cork
15h 15m1 stop London Gatwick
€170Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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06:05 - 19:25SNN  Shannon-IST Istanbul
11h 20m1 stop London Stansted
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20:10 - 09:30IST  Istanbul-SNN Shannon
15h 20m1 stop London Gatwick
€178Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Sun, 7 Feb
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12:00 - 19:25DUB  Dublin-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
4h 25mdirect
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09:20 - 10:55SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUB Dublin
4h 35mdirect
€194Pegasus Airlines
Sun, 17 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
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12:00 - 19:25DUB  Dublin-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
4h 25mdirect
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09:20 - 10:55SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-DUB Dublin
4h 35mdirect
€194Pegasus Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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08:50 - 21:15DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
10h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:50 - 22:15IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
6h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
€195Lufthansa
Sun, 24 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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05:10 - 18:10DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
10h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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19:05 - 22:45IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
6h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
€196Lufthansa
Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
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17:15 - 16:55DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
20h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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17:55 - 08:05IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
17h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€201KLM
Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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17:15 - 16:55DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
20h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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17:55 - 22:15IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
7h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€211KLM
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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16:35 - 00:05DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
4h 30mdirect
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20:35 - 22:15IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
4h 40mdirect
€227Turkish Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec
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06:10 - 13:45DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
4h 35mdirect
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13:50 - 15:30IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
4h 40mdirect
€231Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as €570. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are €643 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month for flights to Istanbul is February, where tickets cost €179 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Ireland is €402 and €332 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of €95.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost €381 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 €696.

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 €436 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks 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 (SAW), with an average flight price of €185.

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Cheapest flight

€83
Flight from Dublin to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    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).

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs €475. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost €83 and departed from Dublin Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Istanbul.

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

    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.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    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.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1565 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
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Friendly staff. It was extremely cold in the cabin. I've asked a crew member if they could increase the temperature but there was no change.

8.0 ExcellentCarlos Enrique, Aug 2026
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Friendly staff. It was extremely cold in the cabin. I've asked a crew member if they could increase the temperature but there was no change.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

one of my bags was drenched with fish smelling water and all my new clothes bought at dublin and the 23kg checked in bag were all gone waste with very pungent fish smell and also having stains

At the transit could be less time not like 12 hour 6 hours the mix should be 4 hour, thanks

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

Will be better if the flight will be on time

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

My flight was diverted to a different airport, not my intended destination. My initial flight was scheduled to Chicago Airport, but they changed it to Washington with just under 8 hours before my departure. As a result, I had to pay an additional $700 to book a new flight to my final destination. I tried contacting Kayak, but they were unable to assist me, even after purchasing travel insurance.

late arrival on a TK flight meant I missed my next TA flight. Had to wait a day to get a flight and they would not reschedule me all the way back to Denver. I had to buy a last-minute ticket from Washington Dulles to Denver on top of paying over $6000 for a business class ticket. I don't think I would ever fly Turkish Air again.

It was great. Left the gate left and my television didn’t work but it was great otherwise.

Didn't like the Boeing 787-9 Business Class. I had requested seats A & B for me and my husband, they changed to A & D, separated by the aisle. For the 12 hours duration of the flight we couldn't even see each other! Same for the return flight, a passenger was kind and switched seats, we ended up sitting in the middle 2 seats, still an issue to communicate with a barrier in the middle..

Most of my flights were late; limited notification by Airline representatives, poor entertainment system. Dirty cabins.

Was disappointed because we had paid extra to choose our seats 3 weeks before the trip and only 2 days before departure I get an email that our seats from beyrout to Istanbul were bumped from row 15 to 25 without any good explanation. Someone else took our seats . What’s the point of paying extra to reserve our seats if they are going to do that. That was not right or ethical.

Not great!!! Seats in Business class were horrible; no cushion!!!

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

Gate was difficult to know. Flight number from Lufthansa directed to a different flight number by SunXpress, which was different from my actual flight per the airport. Multiple people (at least 3 others) were lost with me at the airport in Munich (I didn't know them) trying to get to a different terminal. Too many confusing signs, and no one could help. When I found some Staff members (surprisingly difficult) told me "you have to figure it out." Yeah, that's why I'm asking and walking around in circles. Thought I would miss my flight, turns out I had plenty of time, but I couldn't figure it out for the first hour. 90% airport's fault, not SunExpress.

Getting boarding pass for international connected flight was a hassle. Huge libe to get boarding pass after two connected international flight is excessive to put someone on stress. They should provide online checking for all flights

The most horrific experience we had with the airline that we had in our life Everything was substandard at best. For just one hot tea they charged 4 euros We paid for Lufthansa months in advance ,to get there they didn’t have us in record and after 4 and a half hours layover we almost we got one seat at the first row and one in the back of the plane On top of that our suitcase was seriously damaged and it’s unusable. Here we are halfway around the world in foreign language having to fix this on our vacation time Would you kindly and quickly resolve this matter

That was no easy way to get on board in the plane was very hot and I couldn’t talk to the crewmember there super rude and they couldn’t fix the AC. They felt very uncomfortable for 3 1/2 hours flight. I would not use airline next time. Thank you.

Unable to get Lufthanza code to obtain a boarding pass for my flight. Had to exit and re-register to get on the flight. Extremely frustrating.

My flight was delayed for more than an hour due to planning amd scheduling issues all of which were Lufthansa's responsibility. They failed dismally at doing what was agreed upon and their reparations were inadequate and completely useless to us. The flight crew were lovely however the ground crew working out of their customer service were the modt rude and obnoxious people i have ever had the misfortune of meeting.

My luggage is missing. No one can give me information on its whereabouts. I am frustrated. All my personal belongings and daily medications and other electronics are in that luggage which I need urgently.

The crew that checked at the gate was completely unprofessional, i had a child, stroller and a carry on luggage and the crew did not bother providing any help getting down 3 flight if stairs. I asked for hel and they ignored me

I resent being called a ‘guest’ of Pegasus airlines and then they refuse to give me water, because they want to sell it to me. Also, the baggage allowances are ridiculously stingy. I also resent the way staff are on the look out to catch passengers out. I would never dream of treating my ‘guests’ like Pegasus treats us.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

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The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

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