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Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Airport from £301

NYC — IST
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
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 Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul

Sun 27/1219:40 -
1 stop25h 00m
Wed 6/116:40 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 31/8£551
Sun 22/1119:40 -
1 stop13h 20m
Wed 25/1116:40 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 1/9£555
Fri 4/919:00 -
1 stop35h 45m
Mon 14/919:30 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 30/8£558
Sun 22/1119:40 -
1 stop13h 20m
Sat 28/1117:45 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 30/8£563
Wed 14/1013:25 -
1 stop18h 10m
Tue 20/1003:45 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 30/8£565
Sun 4/1022:05 -
1 stop32h 50m
Thu 15/1015:45 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 31/8£565
Thu 19/1115:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sat 28/1117:45 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 28/8£567
Mon 19/1000:30 -
1 stop16h 05m
Fri 30/1016:40 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 31/8£570
Wed 9/1219:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Thu 17/1207:15 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 31/8£575
Thu 5/1115:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sat 14/1117:45 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 30/8£582
Wed 4/1114:40 -
2 stops19h 15m
Wed 11/1107:15 -
2 stops20h 33m
Deal found 1/9£597
Mon 2/1114:25 -
2 stops19h 30m
Wed 11/1107:15 -
2 stops19h 26m
Deal found 28/8£598

Find flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£551

One-way from

£301

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£611

Good round-trip deal

£636 or less

Good one-way deal

£395 or less
Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 27/12-6/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m 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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New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/2

15:00-04:40

1 stop29h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 13/2

17:45-17:40

1 stop31h 55m

£554

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

Sat 16/1

17:45-17:40

1 stop31h 55m

£567

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/9

01:20-11:55

1 stop27h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 12/10

20:05-09:00

1 stop19h 55m

£587

New YorkIstanbul

LGA New York LaGuardia - IST Istanbul

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/1

14:30-17:55

2 stops19h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 12/1

07:15-18:31

2 stops19h 16m

£601

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/10

11:20-18:35

1 stop24h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 12/10

20:05-15:10

1 stop26h 05m

£616

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 28/12

21:59-18:10

2 stops36h 11m

Istanbul

Fri 15/1

06:30-16:00

1 stop17h 30m

£620

New YorkIstanbul

LGA New York LaGuardia - IST Istanbul

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/2

19:48-22:45

2 stops18h 57m

Istanbul

Thu 25/2

06:30-23:27

2 stops24h 57m

£624

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Fri 2/10

23:00-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 11/10

06:35-21:00

1 stop21h 25m

£629

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 18/10

23:00-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 21/10

06:45-21:00

1 stop21h 15m

£633

New YorkIstanbul

LGA New York LaGuardia - IST Istanbul

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/2

19:48-22:45

2 stops18h 57m

Istanbul

Tue 23/2

19:05-16:51

2 stops29h 46m

£634

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Istanbul

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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 £491). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from NYC to IST are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £556 and £703 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £551 on Air Serbia (27 Dec–6 Jan).

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 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 18% 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 £601, Air Serbia can have you in Istanbul Airport from New York in 19h 25m. The distance from New York to Istanbul Airport is about 4981 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 (58%), Pakistan International Airlines (58%), Turkish Airlines( 56%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport is generally £561, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £280. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £672 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 £491). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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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