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Flight deals from Istanbul to Houston

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Houston? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,676. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Houston.R 6,808 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,808, select.
Houston.R 7,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,046, select.
Houston.R 7,046 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,046, select.
Houston.R 7,046 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,046, select.
Houston.R 7,065 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,065, select.
Houston.R 7,092 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,092, select.
Houston.R 7,092 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,092, select.
Houston.R 7,093 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,093, select.
Houston.R 7,854 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,854, select.
Houston.R 8,458 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,458, select.
Houston.R 8,909 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,909, select.
Houston.R 11,132 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,132, select.
Houston.R 12,087 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,087, select.
Houston.R 12,403 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,403, select.
Houston.R 12,403 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,403, select.
Houston.R 12,403 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,403, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Houston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Houston flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from R 11,132
Jul
from R 8,909
Aug
from R 8,458
Sep
from R 6,808
Oct
from R 7,065
Nov
from R 7,046
Dec
from R 7,092
Jan
from R 7,093
Feb
from R 7,046
Mar
from R 7,046
Apr
from R 7,854
May
from R 7,092

Direct flights from Istanbul to Houston

Alternative Istanbul to Houston routes

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

Houston Hobby

16km from central Houston
Closest
from R 7,137
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Houston George Bush Intercntl.

25km from central Houston
Cheapest
from R 6,808
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Houston Ellington Field

28km from central Houston
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Galveston

74km from central Houston
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Istanbul to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,808
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time13 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Houston: Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl., Houston Ellington Field, and Galveston.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Houston is R 10,329. 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.
13 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Houston.
Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Houston.
As of June 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Houston is usually September.
If you're flying from Istanbul Airport, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston George Bush Intercntl. – which is 25.0 km away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from R 10,329.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Houston on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 20 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 Houston 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 Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, KLM and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Houston.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Houston: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 12 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Houston.

  • Houston is nine hours behind Istanbul, where Istanbul Airport is located. Houston follows the UTC-6 timezone.

  • With ten flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the busiest route. Catch Turkish Airlines's 07:50 flight to get your journey from IST to IAH underway.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your IST to Houston flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

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

  • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Houston.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from IST to Houston with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

  • Located around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IST:

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Houston

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Houston flight is R 6,808. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,329. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from IST to Houston. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul Airport to Houston ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from IST to Houston.

  • Find a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Houston with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. Following your flight from Istanbul Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • The trip will take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your IST to Houston flight:

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HOU can get you a lower rate.

  • You can find Houston Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Best time to go to Houston

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Houston. July is the most popular month to travel to Houston. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.

  • Before locking in your Istanbul Airport to Houston plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

More about Houston

Explore more of the United States

  • Houston is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.

  • Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Houston

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.