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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 right now:Konya from €21
Budget picks from Istanbul
Cheapest destinations from Istanbul
- KonyaTurkiyeVF1h 15mDirect€21
- AnkaraTurkiyeTurkish Airlines1h 5mDirect€21
- SivasTurkiyeVF1h 25mDirect€21
- EdremitTurkiyeVF0h 55mDirect€21
- IzmirTurkiyePC1h 10mDirect€23
- BodrumTurkiyePC1h 15mDirect€23
- KayseriTurkiyePC1h 20mDirect€23
- AntalyaTurkiyeVF1h 25mDirect€23
- DalamanTurkiyePC1h 15mDirect€24
- SamsunTurkiyePC1h 25mDirect€24
- DenizliTurkiyeTurkish Airlines1h 5mDirect€25
- MersinTurkiyePC1h 30mDirect€25
- AlanyaTurkiyePC1h 20mDirect€25
- OrduTurkiyeVF1h 40mDirect€26
- RizeTurkiyeTurkish Airlines1h 50mDirect€27
- TrabzonTurkiyePC1h 40mDirect€28
- GaziantepTurkiyePC1h 35mDirect€31
- ErcanNorthern CyprusVF1h 35mDirect€31
- TokatTurkiyeTurkish Airlines1h 20mDirect€33
- AthensGreeceAegean1h 30mDirect€35
Showing the 30 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.
- September 2026€21to KonyaCheapest
- October 2026€21to Ankara
- November 2026€25to Alanya
- December 2026€31to Iasi
- January 2027€35to Athens
- February 2027€39to Erzincan
- March 2027€32to Paris
- May 2027€39to Budapest
- June 2027€51to Oslo
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 857 destinations from Istanbul Airport Airport (IST), with non-stop flights to 50 countries and connecting options beyond them. The list is refreshed as our flight partners publish new fares.
What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul right now?
The cheapest recently found fare is €21 to Konya. Fares change as partners publish new availability - check the table above for what SkyHopp is tracking.
Does SkyHopp show direct flights from Istanbul?
Yes. Use the "Direct only" filter on the interactive map to limit the results to non-stop flights from Istanbul. The table on this page includes both non-stop and connecting fares unless you filter.
What flights are available from Istanbul?
From Istanbul Airport Airport (IST), SkyHopp currently tracks flights to 857 destinations, with non-stop flights to 50 countries. The full list with recently found fares is in the table above, sorted cheapest first.