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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
€174
Typical prices: €259-€413
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/11Sat 10/11
DUB - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
€208
Typical prices: €285-€430
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/11Tue 20/11
DUB - IST • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 4h 30m
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Most flights • 18 per week
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • 18% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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06:20 - 16:10DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
6h 50m1 stop Liverpool J. Lennon
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23:10 - 10:10IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
14h 00m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
€174Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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16:35 - 23:25DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
27h 50m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
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19:45 - 19:30IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
26h 45m1 stop Birmingham
€176Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
KLM Logo
13:25 - 16:55DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:00 - 22:15IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
7h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€177KLM
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 16:10DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
6h 50m1 stop Liverpool J. Lennon
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 08:25IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
25h 30m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
€179Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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05:10 - 22:45DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
19:05 - 08:25IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
16h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
€181Lufthansa
Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
KLM Logo
17:15 - 16:55DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
20h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:00 - 22:15IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
7h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€181KLM
Thu, 4 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar
KLM Logo
13:25 - 16:55DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:00 - 08:05IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
17h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€183KLM
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
17:45 - 02:05DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
6h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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03:45 - 09:55IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
8h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€186Lufthansa
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 00:05DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
4h 30mdirect
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13:50 - 15:30IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
4h 40mdirect
€208Turkish Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 13:45DUB  Dublin-IST Istanbul
4h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:55 - 09:35IST  Istanbul-DUB Dublin
4h 40mdirect
€208Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Istanbul Airport

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport?

Dublin to Istanbul Airport is the cheapest route at €174 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Airport?

On average, a return flight from Ireland to Istanbul Airport costs €324, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Dublin average €322, while Cork runs a bit higher at €468.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport at €307 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at €360.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport with an average price of €253 return.
•July (€404) and August (€395) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Afternoon flights to Istanbul Airport are the cheapest at €316 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at €377.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

Flights under €259 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Istanbul Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Dublin €258.

When are flights to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Istanbul Airport

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

€76
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Dublin to Istanbul 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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Your questions about flights to Istanbul Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Istanbul Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Istanbul Airport is around €259 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Istanbul Airport?

    Direct flights to Istanbul Airport are available from Dublin, with a flight time of about 4h 20m.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Istanbul Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Istanbul Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 19% higher than the average return fare of €324.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from Ireland to Istanbul Airport at 18 per week, and for this route Turkish Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to Istanbul Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Istanbul Airport?

  • How many flights serve Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport receives 3 flights per day and 18 per week from across the world. Dublin has the most flights to Istanbul Airport with 18 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Your guide to booking Istanbul Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Istanbul Airport, book around 3 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 30% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Istanbul Airport, a good return fare is around €259. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Istanbul Airport in January. Return fares historically average €253, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to €61 on a return flight. Midday flights to Istanbul Airport average €316 compared to €377 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Istanbul Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Istanbul Airport, a few great places to start are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Tomb, and Fatih Camii. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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 1576 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
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I could clearly see the difference of Air France from Atlanta to Paris and then from Paris to Bengaluru. To Bangalore the WiFi was not free and even the flight seemed an old one, I am just curious why.

4.0 OkayMeghana, Aug 2026
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I could clearly see the difference of Air France from Atlanta to Paris and then from Paris to Bengaluru. To Bangalore the WiFi was not free and even the flight seemed an old one, I am just curious why.

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

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.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Delay, luggage didn’t arrive. Had to go the next day to collect it

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

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.

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

The quality of Turkish Airlines has definitely diminished. The planes are older and the 2x2x2 business class is antiquated and not in keeping with the prices. The food onboard is not as good as it used to be. Cold dishes, flavor not very good and weird selections and accompaniments. Our flight ran out of champagne before dinner. How is that even possible! Cocktails were served without Nuys. The nuts were presented 1/2 hour later. Poor selection of liquor with inferior cheap brands. Gordons gin is unacceptable. Over all I wouldn't choose them again. The end of an era!

When getting to our seats a blanket, headphones and pillow where there already. The food was very good and plentiful. I liked when they came around w/hot towels to freshen up with. Slippers, socks and an eye mask was a nice surprise. My husband and I have mobility issues and the transporters were absolutely wonderful and helpful w/the wheelchairs at each stop. Getting from one gate to the next they were a blessing.

Alright. I don’t like the boarding process. Gate staff shout out in Turkish where to line up etc. no microphone used. You can’t hear it. No English translation. It’s a bit archaic!

Boarding started too early stuck standing in the security corral for 1 hour with no update on when to board

As usual. The perfect flight. Keep it like it is

787-9 TOO OLD AIRCRAFT , MY SEAT BELT INCORRECTLY FIXED, THE TRAY TABLE SLIDING, REPORTED BOTH , NO CURTESY BY CABIN MANAGER TO APOLOGIZE AT LEAST . FOOD WAS OVERCOOKED : THE PRESENCE OF A CHEF IS JUST A PROMOTIONAL PLOY , WINES EXCELLENT . THE FARE COST IS EQUIVALENT TO QUATAR , BUT TK IS FAR FROM MATCHING THEIR LEVEL BOTH BY AIRCRAFT , FOOD AND SERVICE .. I WOULD NOT TRAVEL BUSINESS WITH TK ANY LONGER .

Very good. Boarding was delayed with no explanation. TA needs to use jetways vs bus and climb up stairs.

A great Airline. Qantas could learn a lot from them.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Great except we ended up leaving almost an hour later than we were supposed to( didn’t start boarding till an hour after it was supposed to start. Crew was great, seats could be better.

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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