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Cheap flights from Chennai to Istanbul from ₹ 17,493

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — IST
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 enero 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 35,503

One-way from

₹ 17,493

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 48,084
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 14/4-19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Chennai to Istanbul
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25/2
  • 25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Chennai to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 536,451 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 141,716 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 enero 2025.

lun. 14/420:00MAA - IST
1 stop18h 05mIndiGo
sáb. 19/420:15IST - MAA
1 stop11h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 25/1₹ 35,503
dom. 23/303:50MAA - IST
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
mié. 2/407:25IST - MAA
1 stop10h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 38,088
mié. 26/303:30MAA - IST
1 stop17h 40mQatar Airways
vie. 4/408:50IST - MAA
1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 39,122
jue. 20/303:50MAA - IST
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 29/320:15IST - MAA
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 39,639
vie. 11/415:30MAA - IST
1 stop29h 00mOman Air
mié. 16/419:00IST - MAA
1 stop9h 55mOman Air
Deal found 26/1₹ 43,516
vie. 11/404:05MAA - SAW
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
mié. 16/413:40SAW - MAA
1 stop10h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 48,428
mié. 26/303:40MAA - SAW
1 stop22h 30mAir Arabia
jue. 3/401:25SAW - MAA
1 stop23h 30mAir Arabia
Deal found 26/1₹ 51,961
mié. 26/321:40MAA - IST
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
jue. 27/301:50IST - MAA
1 stop27h 55mEmirates
Deal found 26/1₹ 56,873
lun. 26/505:10MAA - SAW
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 30/501:25SAW - MAA
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 59,630
mar. 25/301:45MAA - IST
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
vie. 4/417:55IST - MAA
2 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 26/1₹ 68,678
sáb. 29/321:25MAA - IST
1 stop20h 25mGulf Air
dom. 6/405:45IST - MAA
1 stop12h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 26/1₹ 69,109
jue. 10/403:10MAA - SAW
1 stop15h 10mKuwait Airways
mié. 16/417:50SAW - MAA
1 stop29h 50mKuwait Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 72,729

Find flights from Chennai to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 27 enero 2025.

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ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

lun. 14/4

20:00-11:35

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

sáb. 19/4

20:15-10:40

1 stop11h 55m

₹ 35,503

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

dom. 23/3

03:50-13:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

mar. 1/4

07:25-15:10

1 stop29h 15m

₹ 38,088

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

mié. 26/3

03:30-18:40

1 stop17h 40m

Istanbul

vie. 4/4

08:50-03:00

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 39,122

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

jue. 20/3

03:50-13:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

sáb. 29/3

20:15-05:10

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 39,639

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

vie. 11/4

15:30-18:00

1 stop29h 00m

Istanbul

mié. 16/4

19:00-07:25

1 stop9h 55m

₹ 43,516

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - SAW

MAASAW

Chennai

vie. 11/4

04:05-18:35

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 16/4

13:40-02:50

1 stop10h 40m

₹ 48,428

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - SAW

MAASAW

Chennai

mié. 26/3

03:40-23:40

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

jue. 3/4

01:25-03:25

1 stop23h 30m

₹ 51,961

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

mié. 26/3

21:40-14:25

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul

jue. 27/3

01:50-08:15

1 stop27h 55m

₹ 56,873

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - SAW

MAASAW

Chennai

lun. 26/5

05:10-22:45

1 stop20h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

vie. 30/5

01:25-03:25

1 stop23h 30m

₹ 59,630

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

mar. 25/3

01:45-22:45

1 stop23h 30m

Istanbul

vie. 4/4

17:55-07:20

2 stops34h 55m

₹ 68,678

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 6 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul (average of ₹ 484). Flying from Chennai to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 569). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 enero 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Chennai to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 inches 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 27 enero 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Emirates and British Airways from Chennai to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
79 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,337 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Istanbul?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Istanbul. It is only a 16.5 km journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, IndiGo (₹ 35,503), Etihad Airways (₹ 38,088), and Qatar Airways (₹ 39,122) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to Istanbul. IndiGo is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Istanbul are IndiGo (₹ 18,958), Etihad Airways (₹ 19,389), and Air Arabia (₹ 20,336).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul (average of ₹ 484). Flying from Chennai to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 569). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 27 enero 2025.
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 34,490Average₹ 41,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 36,822Average₹ 51,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 37,397Average₹ 50,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 49,430Average₹ 51,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 52,274Average₹ 59,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 58,178Average₹ 62,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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