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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,067. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.R 4,212 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,212, select.
Istanbul.R 4,483 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,483, select.
Istanbul.R 4,892 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,892, select.
Istanbul.R 5,136 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,136, select.
Istanbul.R 5,505 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,505, select.
Istanbul.R 5,541 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,541, select.
Istanbul.R 5,664 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,664, select.
Istanbul.R 5,890 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,890, select.
Istanbul.R 5,992 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,992, select.
Istanbul.R 6,115 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,115, select.
Istanbul.R 6,458 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,458, select.
Istanbul.R 6,501 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,501, select.
Istanbul.R 7,362 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,362, select.
Istanbul.R 8,894 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,894, select.
Istanbul.R 9,056 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from New York Newark on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,056, select.
Istanbul.R 9,069 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,069, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from R 7,362
Apr
from R 5,136
May
from R 4,892
Jun
from R 6,458
Jul
from R 6,501
Aug
from R 5,890
Sep
from R 4,212
Oct
from R 4,483
Nov
from R 5,664
Dec
from R 5,505
Jan
from R 6,115
Feb
from R 5,992

Direct flights from New York to Istanbul

Alternative New York to Istanbul routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from R 4,539
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from R 4,212
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New York to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,212
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week248

Finding cheap flights from New York 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 New York to Istanbul is R 9,067. 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.
9 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and PIA fly direct from New York to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 124 flights per week flying from New York to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul is usually April.
If you're flying from New York, 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 9,067.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Istanbul on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 40 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 March, the average temperature is usually around 8°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Norse Atlantic Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

Travelling from New York to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • When searching for a flight from New York to Istanbul, there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main options.

  • Step off your plane in Istanbul at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • The average duration of a direct New York to Istanbul flight is 9 hours 45 minutes.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul seven hours ahead of New York.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 23 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from New York to Istanbul is with Turkish Airlines at 20:45. Choose the first JFK to IST departure with Turkish Airlines at 00:10 to make the most of your arrival in Istanbul.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your New York to Istanbul flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap New York to Istanbul flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from New York to Istanbul.

  • Finding a cheap flight from New York to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' New York to Istanbul flights.

Flying from New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Set off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on a nonstop flight from New York to Istanbul. From JFK, you can fly directly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

  • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct New York to Istanbul plane tickets leaving from JFK.

  • We make it simple to find a New York to Istanbul flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Rather fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? This hub offers nonstop flights from New York to Istanbul, seamlessly connecting you to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

  • Book your direct New York to Istanbul plane ticket with Turkish Airlines. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of EWR.

  • Split up your New York to Istanbul flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Istanbul are:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Istanbul, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Choosing a ticket from New York to Istanbul with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to Istanbul:

    • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

  • Make taking an early New York to Istanbul flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:

  • LGA has a top-tier on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and reach your final stop as expected.

  • LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from New York to Istanbul. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • As soon as your flight from New York to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is approximately 31 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • After your flight from New York to Istanbul, unwind at a hotel near SAW. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • April is the most popular month for flights from New York to Istanbul. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your New York to Istanbul ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Istanbul, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galata Tower.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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