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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

₹ 33,357

One-way from

₹ 18,714

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 42,714
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 20/3-3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • New Delhi to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 121,979 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (₹ 29,296 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/303:00DEL - IST
1 stop12h 15mKuwait Airways
Thu 3/413:00IST - DEL
1 stop9h 45mKuwait Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 33,357
Sat 13/902:45DEL - IST
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/918:00IST - DEL
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 33,790
Wed 7/507:25DEL - SAW
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/513:50SAW - DEL
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 33,877
Wed 2/401:45DEL - IST
1 stop12h 20mIndiGo
Wed 9/420:05IST - DEL
Nonstop5h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 20/2₹ 35,609
Mon 10/302:55DEL - SAW
1 stop13h 25mKuwait Airways
Sat 15/314:50SAW - DEL
1 stop12h 40mKuwait Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 36,563
Fri 9/504:15DEL - SAW
1 stop11h 15mflynas
Sun 18/513:50SAW - DEL
1 stop11h 05mflynas
Deal found 21/2₹ 36,822
Wed 14/504:40DEL - SAW
1 stop21h 20mAir Arabia
Tue 20/501:25SAW - DEL
1 stop24h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 19/2₹ 38,295
Thu 13/316:30DEL - IST
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 18/307:35IST - DEL
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 38,902
Fri 25/404:40DEL - IST
1 stop15h 00mAir Arabia
Fri 2/518:00IST - DEL
1 stop21h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 20/2₹ 39,075
Thu 3/411:35DEL - IST
2 stops31h 00mAir Astana
Wed 9/421:55IST - DEL
1 stop10h 10mAir Astana
Deal found 20/2₹ 40,375
Fri 5/1216:40DEL - SAW
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 10/1220:10SAW - DEL
1 stop9h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 43,494
Fri 5/1221:15DEL - IST
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 10/1213:50IST - DEL
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 43,754

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/3

03:00-12:45

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 3/4

13:00-01:15

1 stop9h 45m

₹ 33,357

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 7/5

07:25-16:50

1 stop11h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 14/5

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 33,877

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/4

04:50-06:10

1 stop27h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 9/4

20:05-04:30

Nonstop5h 55m

₹ 34,656

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/4

01:45-11:35

1 stop12h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 9/4

20:05-04:30

Nonstop5h 55m

₹ 35,609

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/3

02:55-13:50

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 15/3

14:50-06:00

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 36,563

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 9/5

04:15-13:00

1 stop11h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 18/5

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 36,822

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 14/5

04:40-23:30

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 20/5

01:25-04:00

1 stop24h 05m

₹ 38,295

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 3/5

18:35-17:10

1 stop25h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 11/5

18:00-17:55

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 38,729

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 13/3

16:30-13:20

1 stop23h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 18/3

07:35-07:45

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 38,902

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/4

11:35-16:05

2 stops31h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 9/4

21:55-10:35

1 stop10h 10m

₹ 40,375

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul takes 8 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from New Delhi to Istanbul are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Istanbul are IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways.

IndiGo

IndiGo

From ₹ 380

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From ₹ 571

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From ₹ 442

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From ₹ 459

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Istanbul are Azerbaijan Airlines, Kuwait Airways and flynas.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air Arabia to Istanbul to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Air Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,610 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Azerbaijan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around ₹ 620, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 77.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 45 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Galatasaray Museum?

    f being close to Galatasaray Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at Istanbul Airport.

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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