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Flight deals from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 16,616. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.R 6,932 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,932, select.
Istanbul.R 6,949 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,949, select.
Istanbul.R 7,040 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,040, select.
Istanbul.R 7,389 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,389, select.
Istanbul.R 7,689 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,689, select.
Istanbul.R 7,706 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,706, select.
Istanbul.R 7,741 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,741, select.
Istanbul.R 7,782 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,782, select.
Istanbul.R 8,019 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,019, select.
Istanbul.R 8,345 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,345, select.
Istanbul.R 8,901 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,901, select.
Istanbul.R 11,693 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,693, select.
Istanbul.R 11,693 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,693, select.
Istanbul.R 11,710 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,710, select.
Istanbul.R 11,712 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,712, select.
Istanbul.R 11,728 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,728, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from R 8,901
Jun
from R 7,689
Jul
from R 8,019
Aug
from R 7,040
Sep
from R 6,949
Oct
from R 6,932
Nov
from R 7,389
Dec
from R 7,741
Jan
from R 7,706
Feb
from R 7,782
Mar
from R 8,345
Apr
from R 12,021

Direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul

Alternative Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from R 6,949
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from R 6,932
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Houston to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,932
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul is R 13,278. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Thai Airways fly direct from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul.
As of May 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Istanbul is usually October.
If you're flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from R 13,278.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Delta and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Around 13 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is nine hours ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.

  • With ten flights a week between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Hop on Turkish Airlines's 14:25 flight to get your journey from IAH to IST underway.

  • To avoid missing your IAH to Istanbul flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can book a direct Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul ticket. Begin your trip at IAH and arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • Book your seat with Turkish Airlines. This airline offers direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from IAH to Istanbul. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IAH:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Istanbul

  • R 6,932 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts from R 13,278. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from IAH to Istanbul.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAH to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from IAH to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Once your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your IAH to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from IAH to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

  • After booking your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Houston to Istanbul

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