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Istanbul Airport (IST) is the home base for Turkish Airlines and one of the most connected airports in the world, with direct routes to over 120 countries. Its strategic position between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia means Istanbul is both a worthwhile destination in its own right and a strong transfer hub for long-haul itineraries. Travellers departing Istanbul should also compare fares from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side of the city — budget carriers including Pegasus use it as their primary base and prices for European short-haul can be lower.
Practical notes for Istanbul airport
Before you fly
Istanbul Airport (IST) operates from a single very large terminal building and replaced Ataturk Airport as the city's main international hub. Turkish Airlines and its Star Alliance partners are by far the dominant presence. Most international carriers and connecting traffic also operate from the same terminal. Istanbul is one of the world's busiest transfer hubs, connecting Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Getting to the airport
Metro line M11 connects the airport to Gayrettepe (on the M2 line) in around 30 minutes, from where passengers can continue to central areas including Taksim. The metro operates between approximately 06:00 and midnight - it does not run overnight, which matters for early morning or late night flights. Havaist airport coaches serve multiple areas of the city and run around the clock, with journey times that vary with Istanbul traffic.
Terminal tips
Istanbul Airport is very large by floor area, and walking times from check-in to remote gates can be substantial on busy travel days. Allow extra time if you are unfamiliar with the terminal layout. Transfer passengers connecting via Turkish Airlines should check whether their itinerary involves a domestic-to-international connection, which requires moving between the domestic and international zones of the same terminal building.
Cheapest recently found:Antalya from €22
Budget picks from Istanbul
Cheapest destinations from Istanbul
- AntalyaTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €22
- BodrumTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €22
- DalamanTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €22
- KayseriTurkiyeVF1h 25mDirectfrom €22
- AnkaraTurkiyeVF1h 5mDirectfrom €23
- IzmirTurkiyeVF1h 15mDirectfrom €23
- KonyaTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €23
- DebrecenHungaryW42hDirectfrom €23
- MersinTurkiyeVF1h 35mDirectfrom €23
- DenizliTurkiyePC1hDirectfrom €25
- SivasTurkiyePC1h 20mDirectfrom €25
- EdremitTurkiyePC1hDirectfrom €25
- AlanyaTurkiyePC1h 20mDirectfrom €25
- RizeTurkiyeVF1h 50mDirectfrom €26
- SamsunTurkiyeVF1h 30mDirectfrom €27
- ErcanNorthern CyprusVF1h 35mDirectfrom €27
- OrduTurkiyePC1h 30mDirectfrom €28
- TrabzonTurkiyePC1h 35mDirectfrom €28
- GaziantepTurkiyeVF1h 45mDirectfrom €29
- NevsehirTurkiyeTurkish Airlines1h 20mDirectfrom €32
Showing the 30 cheapest destinations. Open the map for the full list.
Fares last checked: 29 October 2026.
Cheapest tracked non-stop fares from Istanbul Istanbul Airport (IST). Connecting fares are in the table above.
Non-stop destinations from Istanbul
- AntalyaTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €22
- BodrumTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €22
- DalamanTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €22
- KayseriTurkiyeVF1h 25mDirectfrom €22
- AnkaraTurkiyeVF1h 5mDirectfrom €23
- IzmirTurkiyeVF1h 15mDirectfrom €23
- KonyaTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirectfrom €23
- DebrecenHungaryW42hDirectfrom €23
- MersinTurkiyeVF1h 35mDirectfrom €23
- DenizliTurkiyePC1hDirectfrom €25
- SivasTurkiyePC1h 20mDirectfrom €25
- EdremitTurkiyePC1hDirectfrom €25
Showing the 12 cheapest destinations. Open the map for the full list.
Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul
Lowest available fare from Istanbul departing each month, to any destination.
- October 2026€41to Kars
- November 2026€22to DalamanCheapest
- December 2026€22to Antalya
- January 2027€29to Van
- February 2027€32to Nevsehir
- March 2027€35to Athens
- April 2027€51to Vienna
- May 2027€51to Hamburg
- June 2027€52to Brussels
- July 2027€105to Constanta
- September 2027€65to Sharjah
Fares shown are the lowest currently available for each month. Prices change frequently.
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Frequently asked questions
How many destinations can I fly to from Istanbul?
SkyHopp currently tracks 872 destinations from Istanbul Airport Airport (IST), with non-stop flights to 51 countries and connecting options beyond them. The list is refreshed as our flight partners publish new fares.
What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul?
The cheapest recently found fare is €22 to Antalya. Fares change as partners publish new availability - check the table above for what SkyHopp is tracking.
Does SkyHopp show direct flights from Istanbul?
SkyHopp currently tracks non-stop fares to 152 destinations from Istanbul Airport Airport (IST). The non-stop list on this page shows the cheapest of those. Use the "Direct only" filter on the interactive map to limit the results to non-stop flights from Istanbul.
What flights are available from Istanbul?
From Istanbul Airport Airport (IST), SkyHopp currently tracks flights to 872 destinations, with non-stop flights to 51 countries. The full list with recently found fares is in the table above, sorted cheapest first.