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Cheap flights from Milan to Istanbul Airport from £81

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — IST
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milan to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Milan to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milan (MIL) 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£135

One-way from

£81

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£185

Good round-trip deal

£487 or less

Good one-way deal

£311 or less
28/11-30/11
  • 28/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • Milan to Istanbul
Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Milan to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Milan (MIL) to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Milan (MIL) to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Milan to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milan to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Fri 28/1117:15MXP - IST
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1106:30IST - MXP
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£135
Tue 2/1209:30MXP - IST
1 stop5h 20mAir Serbia
Wed 10/1216:40IST - MXP
1 stop18h 05mAir Serbia
Deal found 12/6£158
Sat 6/1211:30MXP - IST
1 stop9h 15mLufthansa
Tue 9/1206:30IST - MXP
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6£167
Sat 6/1213:50LIN - IST
1 stop6h 55mLufthansa
Sun 7/1219:00IST - LIN
1 stop5h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6£169
Fri 17/1022:20MXP - IST
1 stop10h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 21/1004:35IST - MXP
1 stop5h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 11/6£186
Sun 2/1114:30MXP - IST
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1112:35IST - MXP
Nonstop2h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6£188
Sun 27/718:10BGY - IST
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/809:10IST - BGY
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£202
Wed 3/915:30MXP - IST
1 stop7h 35mTransavia France
Sun 28/903:35IST - MXP
1 stop14h 50mTransavia France
Deal found 13/6£232
Sun 10/819:40MXP - IST
1 stop20h 00mLOT
Sat 30/813:55IST - MXP
1 stop20h 50mLOT
Deal found 11/6£287
Sun 27/720:45LIN - IST
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/812:45IST - LIN
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£316
Mon 1/908:50BGY - IST
1 stop12h 00mHiSky
Thu 11/918:40IST - BGY
1 stop14h 00mHiSky
Deal found 11/6£338
Wed 15/1015:55LIN - IST
1 stop8h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 17/1020:25IST - LIN
1 stop24h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6£367

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Milan 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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milan to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Price

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 28/11

17:15-03:10

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 30/11

06:30-12:20

1 stop7h 50m

£135

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Tue 2/12

09:30-16:50

1 stop5h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 10/12

16:40-08:45

1 stop18h 05m

£158

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sat 6/12

11:30-22:45

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 9/12

06:30-18:00

1 stop13h 30m

£167

MilanIstanbul

LIN - IST

LINIST

Milan Linate

Sat 6/12

13:50-22:45

1 stop6h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 7/12

19:00-22:45

1 stop5h 45m

£169

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 17/10

22:20-09:50

1 stop10h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 21/10

04:35-09:20

1 stop5h 45m

£186

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sun 2/11

14:30-19:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 5/11

12:35-13:30

Nonstop2h 55m

£188

BergamoIstanbul

BGY - IST

BGYIST

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Sun 27/7

18:10-21:55

1 stop26h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

09:10-17:45

1 stop9h 35m

£202

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 3/9

15:30-00:05

1 stop7h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 28/9

03:35-17:25

1 stop14h 50m

£232

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sun 10/8

19:40-16:40

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 30/8

13:55-09:45

1 stop20h 50m

£287

MilanIstanbul

LIN - IST

LINIST

Milan Linate

Sun 27/7

20:45-09:35

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

12:45-17:40

1 stop5h 55m

£316

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Best time to book a flight from Milan to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Milan to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Milan to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Milan to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 MIL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Milan 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 13 June 2025.

When flying from Milan to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milan to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Milan to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Milan to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Milan to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Milan 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 13 June 2025.

The most flights from MIL to IST are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milan to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milan to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milan to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Milan to Istanbul Airport is Air Serbia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £158 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines, starting at £169 and £186 round-trip. Air Serbia is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Serbia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £81. Wizz Air flights start at £91 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £117 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Milan to Istanbul Airport?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Milan to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider Royal Jordanian (94%), RwandAir (93%) or Thai Airways (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Milan to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milan to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay £966, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £175. The most popular route (Milan Malpensa - Istanbul), is priced around £399.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milan 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 Milan to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Milan to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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