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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport from £221

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — IST
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£461

One-way from

£221

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£587

Good round-trip deal

£744 or less

Good one-way deal

£344 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/2-7/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Tue 2/1222:35JFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Fri 12/1215:00IST - JFK
1 stop13h 35mLOT
Deal found 26/11£461
Thu 11/1208:05JFK - IST
1 stop21h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 19/118:40IST - JFK
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11£463
Thu 4/1215:00JFK - IST
1 stop16h 55mAir Serbia
Fri 1/515:40IST - JFK
1 stop32h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 24/11£466
Wed 31/1209:45JFK - IST
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/106:30IST - JFK
2 stops41h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11£467
Thu 4/1215:00JFK - IST
1 stop29h 25mAir Serbia
Thu 30/404:20IST - JFK
1 stop20h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 24/11£470
Wed 3/1222:35JFK - IST
1 stop31h 25mLOT
Thu 30/413:55IST - JFK
1 stop13h 25mLOT
Deal found 24/11£471
Wed 31/1217:45JFK - IST
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Tue 13/104:50IST - JFK
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Deal found 25/11£477
Wed 3/1218:25JFK - IST
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1208:20IST - JFK
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11£478
Thu 4/1222:35JFK - IST
1 stop31h 25mLOT
Sat 13/1218:30IST - JFK
1 stop34h 05mLOT
Deal found 26/11£480
Wed 31/1209:45JFK - IST
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/106:30IST - JFK
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11£483

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Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 27 November 2025.
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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

21:00-22:45

2 stops17h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 22/2

06:30-13:05

2 stops38h 35m

£483

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

21:20-16:55

1 stop11h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 4/3

04:50-12:55

1 stop16h 05m

£484

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

08:05-13:55

1 stop21h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 30/1

08:10-14:20

1 stop14h 10m

£492

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

15:00-04:25

1 stop29h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 31/1

17:35-17:20

1 stop31h 45m

£501

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

01:15-09:50

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 11/5

10:40-10:55

1 stop31h 15m

£503

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

17:45-16:55

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 17/1

04:50-14:25

1 stop17h 35m

£526

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

23:20-00:05

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 21/1

07:35-17:15

1 stop17h 40m

£540

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/4

01:00-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 28/4

04:25-15:45

1 stop18h 20m

£560

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

00:20-18:10

Nonstop9h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

08:05-11:05

Nonstop11h 00m

£567

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/1

00:20-18:10

Nonstop9h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 23/1

08:05-11:05

Nonstop11h 00m

£582

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £320). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £551). 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 JFK to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and British Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,063 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,063 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,063 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,539 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 11h 35m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £484. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is about 4984 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at £311. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £415 return. Users have found that British Airways is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (68%), IndiGo (68%), Uzbekistan Airways( 68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £778 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £244 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at £552.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £320). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £551). 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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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 27 November 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest£311Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£415Average£861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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