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Cheap flights from Istanbul to Middle East

From Istanbul (IST), Middle East is reachable across 85 destinations. The cheapest fare right now is €23 to Ankara. All prices below are sourced from our flight partners and refreshed as new fares are published.

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About this region

Best for
city breakswinter suncultureshopping
Typical trip
5-10 days
Typical value months(EU departures)
MarchNovember

Patterns vary between Gulf cities, Egyptian resorts, and Turkish destinations.

Trip lengths and value months reflect typical patterns for EU-origin departures - individual routes vary.

Popular destinations in Middle East from Istanbul

The most popular destinations in Middle East from Istanbul include Ankara, Izmir, Alanya, Edremit and Antalya. Prices vary by season, airline, and how far in advance you book. The table below lists all available routes sorted by current fare.

Cheapest destinations in Middle East from Istanbul

  1. AnkaraTurkiye
    VF·1h 5m·Direct
    €23
  2. IzmirTurkiye
    VF·1h 10m·Direct
    €23
  3. AlanyaTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 20m·Direct
    €23
  4. EdremitTurkiye
    Turkish Airlines·0h 55m·Direct
    €23
  5. AntalyaTurkiye
    VF·1h 25m·Direct
    €23
  6. KonyaTurkiye
    PC·1h 10m·Direct
    €24
  7. AntakyaTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 40m·Direct
    €24
  8. SamsunTurkiye
    PC·1h 25m·Direct
    €25
  9. KayseriTurkiye
    VF·1h 25m·Direct
    €25
  10. DenizliTurkiye
    PC·1h·Direct
    €25
  11. OrduTurkiye
    PC·1h 30m·Direct
    €25
  12. BodrumTurkiye
    PC·1h 15m·Direct
    €25
  13. DalamanTurkiye
    PC·1h 15m·Direct
    €25
  14. MersinTurkiye
    PC·1h 30m·Direct
    €26
  15. MerzifonTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 20m·Direct
    €26
  16. RizeTurkiye
    PC·1h 45m·Direct
    €27
  17. GaziantepTurkiye
    PC·1h 35m·Direct
    €28
  18. ErcanNorthern Cyprus
    VF·1h 35m·Direct
    €29
  19. TrabzonTurkiye
    PC·1h 40m·Direct
    €29
  20. KahramanmarasTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 35m·Direct
    €29
  21. KutahyaTurkiyeBook
    Turkish Airlines·1h·Direct
    €29
  22. SivasTurkiye
    VF·1h 25m·Direct
    €29
  23. AdiyamanTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 35m·Direct
    €30
  24. ZonguldakTurkiyeBook
    Turkish Airlines·1h·Direct
    €31
  25. NevsehirTurkiye
    VF·1h 15m·Direct
    €31
  26. SinopTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 15m·Direct
    €31
  27. GolgenTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 45m·Direct
    €32
  28. MalatyaTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 35m·Direct
    €33
  29. ErzurumTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 45m·Direct
    €34
  30. ErzincanTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 45m·Direct
    €34
  31. DiyarbakirTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 50m·Direct
    €34
  32. ElazigTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 40m·Direct
    €35
  33. KastamonuTurkiyeBook
    Turkish Airlines·1h 20m·Direct
    €35
  34. IgdirTurkiyeBook
    PC·2h 10m·Direct
    €35
  35. MardinTurkiye
    PC·1h 50m·Direct
    €38
  36. TokatTurkiye
    VF·1h 20m·Direct
    €39
  37. BatmanTurkiyeBook
    PC·1h 50m·Direct
    €40
  38. Sharm el SheikhEgyptBook
    SM·2h 30m·Direct
    €47
  39. TekirdagTurkiyeBook
    PC·2h 15m·1 stop
    €48
  40. IspartaTurkiyeBook
    Turkish Airlines·1h 15m·Direct
    €51

Showing the 40 cheapest destinations. Open the map for the full list.

Fly from Istanbul to a specific country in Middle East

  • Istanbul to Turkey
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  • Istanbul to Africa
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Frequently asked questions

How many destinations in Middle East can I fly to from Istanbul?+
SkyHopp currently tracks 85 destinations in Middle East from Istanbul (IST). Prices are refreshed regularly as our flight partners publish new fares. The full list is in the price table above, sorted by cheapest current fare.
What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to Middle East?+
Recent fares from Istanbul to Middle East have started from €23 to Ankara. Prices change frequently — check the table above for the latest available fares. Booking 4-8 weeks in advance and travelling mid-week typically unlocks the lowest prices on long-haul routes.
Which cities in Middle East are cheapest to fly to from Istanbul?+
The price table above shows all destinations sorted cheapest first. Prices shift daily, but the top destinations by fare from Istanbul have recently included Ankara. Clicking through to a destination page shows a 12-month price calendar so you can identify the cheapest month to fly.
When is the best time to fly from Istanbul to Middle East?+
Shoulder-season months and mid-week departures typically offer the lowest fares on routes from Istanbul. For Middle East, the best value windows vary by destination — check the individual route pages for month-by-month price calendars. Booking further in advance is particularly important on long-haul routes, where last-minute fares tend to be significantly higher.
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