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Cheap Flights from Munich to Istanbul

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Munich to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.R 1,570 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan.One-way flight with FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Munich on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,570, select.
Istanbul.R 1,625 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov.One-way flight with FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Munich on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,625, select.
Istanbul.R 1,666 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar.One-way flight with FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Munich on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,666, select.
Istanbul.R 1,666 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Feb.One-way flight with FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Munich on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,666, select.
Istanbul.R 1,666 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec.One-way flight with FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Munich on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,666, select.
Istanbul.R 1,769 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Jun.One-way flight with Freebird Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Freebird Airlines, departs from Munich on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,769, select.
Istanbul.R 1,812 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Munich on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,812, select.
Istanbul.R 2,001 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct.One-way flight with FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Munich on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,001, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Munich to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jun
from R 1,769
Jul
from R 2,546
Aug
from R 2,265
Sep
from R 1,812
Oct
from R 2,001
Nov
from R 1,625
Dec
from R 1,666
Jan
from R 1,570
Feb
from R 1,666
Mar
from R 1,666
Apr
from R 2,594
May
from R 2,600

Direct flights from Munich to Istanbul

Munich to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Munich to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Munich to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,570
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week84

Finding cheap flights from Munich to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Munich to Istanbul is R 3,613. 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.
2 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Munich to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, United and Gulf Air fly direct from Munich to Istanbul.
As of June 2025, there are 84 flights per week flying from Munich to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Munich to Istanbul is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Munich Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 16 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 52 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.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Munich and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Flights from MUC to IST start at 07:00 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 22:20 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 203 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MUC to IST flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and IST:

    • Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    • Venice Marco Polo Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • R 1,570 is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,613. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To get cheap tickets from MUC to IST, book your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MUC to IST.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Istanbul in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are highlights.

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