Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport from £96
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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — IST
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.
Wed 17/1212:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Mon 29/1206:30IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£157
Wed 17/1220:25FRA - IST
1 stop5h 55mAir Serbia
Wed 28/116:40IST - FRA
1 stop5h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£170
Wed 17/1212:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Sun 28/1206:30IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£173
Tue 16/1212:50FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Thu 18/1206:30IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£180
Mon 22/1214:50FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/1215:45IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£193
Tue 23/1207:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 27/1221:05IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£197
Fri 19/1207:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 28/1221:05IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£202
Wed 31/1220:25FRA - IST
1 stop5h 45mAir Serbia
Thu 8/105:20IST - FRA
1 stop5h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£215
Tue 16/1212:50FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Sat 27/1219:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£218
Wed 17/1220:25FRA - IST
1 stop5h 55mAir Serbia
Sun 1/216:40IST - FRA
1 stop5h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£219
Wed 31/1206:55FRA - IST
1 stop8h 00mKLM
Tue 13/117:55IST - FRA
1 stop17h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/12£231
Wed 17/1220:25FRA - IST
1 stop5h 55mAir Serbia
Thu 8/117:35IST - FRA
1 stop17h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£250
Best flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Frankfurt to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 30/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Sun 8/219:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£145
Thu 5/309:55FRA - IST
1 stop4h 55mAir Serbia
Thu 12/317:35IST - FRA
1 stop17h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 18/12£145
Sat 7/213:00FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Mon 9/219:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£145
Fri 13/320:25FRA - IST
1 stop6h 00mAir Serbia
Fri 20/305:20IST - FRA
1 stop5h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 18/12£145
Fri 17/420:20FRA - IST
1 stop6h 15mAir Serbia
Mon 20/416:35IST - FRA
1 stop17h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£145
Mon 1/620:20FRA - IST
1 stop6h 15mAir Serbia
Mon 15/604:20IST - FRA
1 stop5h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£145
Thu 30/420:20FRA - IST
1 stop6h 15mAir Serbia
Mon 4/504:20IST - FRA
1 stop5h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£145
Sun 8/220:25FRA - IST
1 stop6h 00mAir Serbia
Wed 11/216:40IST - FRA
1 stop5h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£146
Fri 30/120:25FRA - IST
1 stop18h 25mAir Serbia
Fri 6/205:20IST - FRA
1 stop16h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£146
Tue 5/509:50FRA - IST
1 stop5h 05mAir Serbia
Mon 11/504:20IST - FRA
1 stop16h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£146
Wed 21/120:25FRA - IST
1 stop5h 45mAir Serbia
Mon 26/116:40IST - FRA
1 stop5h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£146
Mon 2/320:25FRA - IST
1 stop5h 45mAir Serbia
Fri 6/316:40IST - FRA
1 stop5h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£146
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Frankfurt to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Wed 14/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Thu 12/206:30IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£145
Tue 6/118:25FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/121:05IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£150
Tue 6/111:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/108:10IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£151
Fri 16/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Mon 19/119:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£153
Mon 5/107:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 23/112:45IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£156
Tue 13/111:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/112:45IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£157
Wed 14/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Sun 25/119:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£158
Sat 24/107:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/215:45IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£159
Fri 2/110:55FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/121:05IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£163
Thu 29/113:00FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Fri 6/219:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£165
Fri 16/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Sun 25/119:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£166
Tue 6/112:50FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Wed 14/119:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£173
Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/1212:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Mon 29/1206:30IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£157
Fri 2/110:55FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/121:05IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£163
Mon 5/107:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 23/112:45IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£156
Tue 6/118:25FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/121:05IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£150
Sat 10/109:55FRA - IST
1 stop4h 55mAir Serbia
Fri 30/105:20IST - FRA
1 stop16h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£159
Wed 14/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Thu 12/206:30IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£145
Wed 14/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Sun 25/119:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£158
Fri 16/109:55FRA - IST
1 stop16h 30mAir Serbia
Thu 12/217:35IST - FRA
1 stop17h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£146
Fri 16/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Mon 19/119:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£153
Sat 24/107:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/215:45IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£159
Thu 29/113:00FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Fri 6/219:00IST - FRA
Nonstop3h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£165
One-way flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Wed 11/220:25FRA - IST
1 stop18h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£96
Sun 1/220:25FRA - IST
1 stop6h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£97
Wed 7/117:40FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£106
Thu 15/109:55FRA - IST
1 stop4h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£112
Tue 20/111:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£143
Mon 2/209:55FRA - IST
2 stops28h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£169
Fri 17/409:50FRA - IST
2 stops28h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£170
Mon 11/520:20FRA - IST
2 stops18h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/12£172
Sat 30/515:05FRA - IST
Nonstop3h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12£182
Mon 5/109:55FRA - IST
2 stops28h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 17/12£191
Mon 29/1211:35FRA - IST
2 stops27h 55mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 16/12£213
Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST). 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 18 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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Frankfurt
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Istanbul
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 30/1
17:40-22:45
Nonstop3h 05m
Istanbul
Sun 8/2
19:00-20:10
Nonstop3h 10m
£145
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 5/3
09:55-16:50
1 stop4h 55m
Istanbul
Thu 12/3
17:35-09:10
1 stop17h 35m
£145
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 7/2
13:00-18:05
Nonstop3h 05m
Istanbul
Mon 9/2
19:00-20:10
Nonstop3h 10m
£145
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 13/3
20:25-04:25
1 stop6h 00m
Istanbul
Fri 20/3
05:20-09:10
1 stop5h 50m
£145
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 17/4
20:20-03:35
1 stop6h 15m
Istanbul
Mon 20/4
16:35-09:00
1 stop17h 25m
£145
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 1/6
20:20-03:35
1 stop6h 15m
Istanbul
Mon 15/6
04:20-09:00
1 stop5h 40m
£145
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 30/4
20:20-03:35
1 stop6h 15m
Istanbul
Mon 4/5
04:20-09:00
1 stop5h 40m
£145
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 8/2
20:25-04:25
1 stop6h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 11/2
16:40-19:40
1 stop5h 00m
£146
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 30/1
20:25-16:50
1 stop18h 25m
Istanbul
Fri 6/2
05:20-19:40
1 stop16h 20m
£146
Frankfurt am MainIstanbul
FRA - IST
FRAIST
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 5/5
09:50-15:55
1 stop5h 05m
Istanbul
Mon 11/5
04:20-19:30
1 stop16h 10m
£146
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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £78). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £141). 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 FRA to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 18 December 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
The most flights from FRA to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
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 18 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines
from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport will take you 3h 05m. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is about 1141 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Pegasus Airlines, at £73, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport on time: LATAM Airlines (76%), United Airlines (67%), Turkish Airlines (63%).
What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £47. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Istanbul) can be booked for £152 on average, our data indicates £544 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £78). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £141). 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.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Frankfurt. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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