Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul from £228

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United Airlines Logo
19:25 - 21:15JFK-IST
18h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
05:50 - 16:35IST-JFK
17h 45m2 stops
£443United Airlines
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Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
United Airlines Logo
19:35 - 22:45JFK-IST
19h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 15:40IST-JFK
17h 10m2 stops
£444United Airlines
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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
15:55 - 17:45JFK-IST
17h 50m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
06:30 - 13:35IST-JFK
15h 05m1 stop
£445Lufthansa
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Tue, 24 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Delta Logo
16:30 - 03:50JFK-IST
27h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
17:55 - 18:45IST-JFK
32h 50m2 stops
£445Delta
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Tue, 25 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 18:05LGA-IST
28h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 23:16IST-LGA
24h 46m2 stops
£445United Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
Delta Logo
14:30 - 16:55JFK-IST
18h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
04:50 - 12:55IST-JFK
16h 05m1 stop
£446Delta
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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:20 - 18:10JFK-IST
9h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:05 - 12:05IST-JFK
11h 00mdirect
£448Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
20:30 - 22:45EWR-IST
19h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
05:50 - 15:40IST-EWR
16h 50m1 stop
£451Lufthansa
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Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:20 - 18:10JFK-IST
9h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:30 - 23:25IST-JFK
10h 55mdirect
£454Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 25 Mar
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 17:25EWR-IST
14h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 13:50IST-EWR
14h 15m1 stop
£461British Airways
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Sat, 29 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec

United Airlines flights from New York to Istanbul Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
12 Apr
JFK19:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 50m
2 stops
IST21:15Istanbul
23 Apr
IST05:50Istanbul
17h 45m
2 stops
JFK16:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
United Airlines
7 Dec
JFK19:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 10m
2 stops
IST22:45Istanbul
16 Dec
IST06:30Istanbul
17h 10m
2 stops
JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
United Airlines
29 Nov
LGA06:05New York LaGuardia
28h 00m
2 stops
IST18:05Istanbul
10 Dec
IST06:30Istanbul
24h 46m
2 stops
LGA23:16New York LaGuardia

Lufthansa flights from New York to Istanbul Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on New York to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
24 Feb
JFK15:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
IST17:45Istanbul
6 Mar
IST06:30Istanbul
15h 05m
1 stop
JFK13:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
Lufthansa
16 Mar
EWR20:30Newark
19h 15m
1 stop
IST22:45Istanbul
20 Apr
IST05:50Istanbul
16h 50m
1 stop
EWR15:40Newark
Lufthansa
27 Nov
EWR19:30Newark
14h 35m
1 stop
IST18:05Istanbul
3 Dec
IST19:00Istanbul
27h 00m
1 stop
EWR14:00Newark

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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

19:25-21:15

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

05:50-16:35

2 stops17h 45m

£443

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

19:35-22:45

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 16/12

06:30-15:40

2 stops17h 10m

£444

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

15:55-17:45

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 6/3

06:30-13:35

1 stop15h 05m

£445

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

16:30-03:50

1 stop27h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 7/12

17:55-18:45

2 stops32h 50m

£445

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sat 29/11

06:05-18:05

2 stops28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/12

06:30-23:16

2 stops24h 46m

£445

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/1

14:30-16:55

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 26/1

04:50-12:55

1 stop16h 05m

£446

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

01:20-18:10

Nonstop9h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 21/3

08:05-12:05

Nonstop11h 00m

£448

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 16/3

20:30-22:45

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

05:50-15:40

1 stop16h 50m

£451

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

00:20-18:10

Nonstop9h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 25/3

19:30-23:25

Nonstop10h 55m

£454

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 29/11

18:30-17:25

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 6/12

07:35-13:50

1 stop14h 15m

£461

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £596. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of October, then departing from New York during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £609.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Istanbul Airport is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul Airport on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as £773. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around £920.

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

Flying to Istanbul Airport from New York in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £646 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are £843 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from New York in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around £713 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from New York for as low as £636 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.

How have New York to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for New York to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Istanbul Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Istanbul Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

£390

Fastest flight time

9h 35m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from New York in the past 72 hours is £390. The best return flight deal from New York to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £537.
The fastest flight from New York to Istanbul Airport takes 9h 35m
Direct flights go from New York to Istanbul Airport every day.
  • How far is New York to Istanbul by plane?

    A flight from New York to Istanbul will travel around 4987.0 mi. 9h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Istanbul Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to Istanbul Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Best airlines flying from New York to Istanbul Airport

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from New York to Istanbul Airport with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
British AirwaysPriceFrom £311Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,488 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £416Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,033 reviews
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  • Turkish Airlines Flights From New York to Istanbul Airport

    Turkish Airlines flies from New York to Istanbul Airport around 17 times per week, with 4,033 momondo users rating the airline 7.3/10. The cheapest Turkish Airlines deal from New York to Istanbul Airport in the last 72 hours was £416 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of £985 for Turkish Airlines flights on this route.

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for New York to Istanbul flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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