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Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Airport from £241

NYC — IST
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul

Wed 9/1220:15 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Tue 15/1208:05 -
Nonstop10h 50m
Deal found 20/10£539
Sat 5/1220:15 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Sat 12/1219:30 -
Nonstop10h 55m
Deal found 21/10£541
Wed 2/1218:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Tue 15/1207:15 -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 21/10£555
Wed 2/1216:30 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 9/1207:15 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 18/10£558
Mon 16/1118:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Mon 23/1118:00 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 19/10£560
Wed 18/1117:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Tue 24/1118:00 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 19/10£566
Sun 15/1122:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Sun 22/1118:30 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 18/10£570
Mon 23/1120:05 -
1 stop13h 30m
Fri 4/1208:25 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 17/10£575
Sun 29/1118:40 -
1 stop22h 10m
Thu 17/1215:50 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 21/10£576
Mon 16/1120:40 -
1 stop12h 55m
Mon 23/1118:30 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 17/10£577
Thu 10/1218:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Tue 15/1207:40 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 21/10£613
Tue 10/1100:25 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Tue 17/1119:30 -
Nonstop11h 00m
Deal found 20/10£618

Find flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£538

One-way from

£241

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£639

Good round-trip deal

£785 or less

Good one-way deal

£442 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 7/2-11/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 35m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 7/2

18:30-17:30

1 stop15h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£242

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 3/3

15:25-17:55

2 stops18h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 20/2

15:25-17:55

2 stops18h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 4/11

23:00-19:55

1 stop12h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£302

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 20/1

20:50-22:45

2 stops17h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£338

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/1

19:30-04:40

1 stop25h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/12

19:40-04:40

1 stop25h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/1

15:41-17:30

2 stops17h 49m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£372

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/12

22:05-18:40

2 stops36h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£401

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 7/2

18:55-18:10

2 stops15h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£421

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Istanbul Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of £500). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £956). 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 NYC to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £533 and £707 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £538 on British Airways (7 Feb–11 Feb).

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as £579, British Airways can have you in Istanbul Airport from New York in 9h 35m. The distance from New York to Istanbul Airport is about 4984 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Istanbul Airport are Newark - Istanbul, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul and New York LaGuardia - Istanbul.

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

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (56%), Pakistan International Airlines (56%), Uzbekistan Airways( 55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport is generally £731, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £406. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £583 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of £500). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £956). 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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