Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul from £195

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22:00 - 18:05JFK-IST
12h 05m1 stop
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06:30 - 15:40IST-JFK
17h 10m2 stops
£437Lufthansa
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Wed, 31 Dec - Tue, 20 Jan
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17:10 - 03:40JFK-IST
27h 30m2 stops
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04:30 - 15:40IST-JFK
18h 10m2 stops
£438Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
Delta Logo
08:00 - 03:50LGA-IST
35h 50m2 stops
Delta Logo
04:50 - 18:27IST-LGA
21h 37m2 stops
£438Delta
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Thu, 1 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 16:15JFK-SAW
31h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:30 - 22:30SAW-JFK
15h 00m1 stop
£438Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan
Delta Logo
07:45 - 03:50LGA-IST
36h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
17:55 - 20:16IST-LGA
34h 21m2 stops
£439Delta
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Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 25 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 11:50JFK-SAW
14h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 11:25SAW-JFK
24h 30m1 stop
£439Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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13:05 - 18:05LGA-IST
21h 00m2 stops
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06:30 - 19:02IST-LGA
20h 32m2 stops
£440United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
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10:05 - 22:45JFK-IST
28h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 13:50IST-JFK
15h 20m1 stop
£440United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
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18:35 - 17:25EWR-IST
14h 50m1 stop
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08:10 - 19:35IST-EWR
19h 25m1 stop
£462British Airways
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Fri, 5 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
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08:05 - 13:55JFK-IST
21h 50m1 stop
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07:35 - 14:20IST-JFK
14h 45m1 stop
£462British Airways
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Thu, 1 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

Lufthansa flights from New York to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on New York to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
31 Dec
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 05m
1 stop
IST18:05Istanbul
20 Jan
IST06:30Istanbul
17h 10m
2 stops
JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
Lufthansa
2 Dec
EWR19:30Newark
14h 15m
1 stop
IST17:45Istanbul
11 Dec
IST06:30Istanbul
15h 30m
1 stop
EWR14:00Newark
Lufthansa
18 Jan
EWR19:30Newark
14h 35m
1 stop
IST18:05Istanbul
25 Jan
IST06:30Istanbul
15h 30m
1 stop
EWR14:00Newark

Scandinavian Airlines flights from New York to Istanbul

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Scandinavian Airlines
1 Apr
JFK17:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
2 stops
IST03:40Istanbul
11 Apr
IST04:30Istanbul
18h 10m
2 stops
JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
Scandinavian Airlines
1 Apr
JFK17:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
2 stops
IST03:40Istanbul
8 Apr
IST04:30Istanbul
18h 10m
2 stops
JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

22:00-18:05

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 20/1

06:30-15:40

2 stops17h 10m

£437

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

17:10-03:40

2 stops27h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 11/4

04:30-15:40

2 stops18h 10m

£438

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/1

08:00-03:50

2 stops35h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 20/1

04:50-18:27

2 stops21h 37m

£438

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/12

00:30-16:15

1 stop31h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 11/1

15:30-22:30

1 stop15h 00m

£438

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sun 28/12

07:45-03:50

2 stops36h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 25/1

17:55-20:16

2 stops34h 21m

£439

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/4

13:55-11:50

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/4

17:55-11:25

1 stop24h 30m

£439

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/12

13:05-18:05

2 stops21h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 11/12

06:30-19:02

2 stops20h 32m

£440

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

10:05-22:45

2 stops28h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 11/12

06:30-13:50

1 stop15h 20m

£440

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Fri 5/12

18:35-17:25

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

08:10-19:35

1 stop19h 25m

£462

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

08:05-13:55

1 stop21h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 14/1

07:35-14:20

1 stop14h 45m

£462

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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?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from New York, with most prices found around £600. 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 £613.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul from New York is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as £778. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York to Istanbul on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around £916. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Flying to Istanbul from New York in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £650 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Istanbul are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of £857. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 £716 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £638 on momondo.

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

There are 2 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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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Istanbul

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)
  • How far is New York to Istanbul by plane?

    The straight-line distance from New York to Istanbul is 5007.1 mi. 11h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • 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?

  • 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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British AirwaysPriceFrom £313Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,500 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £419Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,032 reviews
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