Weekend getaways from Istanbul
Here are the best short-haul flights from Istanbul for a quick weekend trip: 107 destinations across 28 countries, all reachable in under 3 hours. The cheapest right now is €19 to Ankara.
Cheapest destinations from Istanbul
- AnkaraTurkiyeVF1h 5mDirect€19
- IzmirTurkiyeVF1h 10mDirect€22
- BodrumTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirect€22
- DalamanTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirect€23
- ErcanNorthern CyprusVF1h 30mDirect€23
- AntalyaTurkiyeVF1h 25mDirect€24
- KayseriTurkiyeVF1h 25mDirect€25
- KonyaTurkiyePC1h 10mDirect€25
- SivasTurkiyeVF1h 25mDirect€25
- EdremitTurkiyePC1hDirect€25
- NevsehirTurkiyeVF1h 15mDirect€26
- DenizliTurkiyePC1hDirect€27
- OrduTurkiyeVF1h 40mDirect€27
- MersinTurkiyeVF1h 35mDirect€27
- IasiRomaniaW41h 40mDirect€28
- SamsunTurkiyePC1h 25mDirect€29
- TrabzonTurkiyeVF1h 45mDirect€30
- AntakyaTurkiyePC1h 40mDirect€30
- RizeTurkiyeVF1h 50mDirect€30
- GazipasaTurkiyePC1h 20mDirect€32
- AthensGreeceGQ1h 25mDirect€32
- MalatyaTurkiyeVF1h 45mDirect€33
- TokatTurkiyeVF1h 20mDirect€33
- GaziantepTurkiyePC1h 35mDirect€34
- ElazigTurkiyePC1h 40mDirect€35
- GolgenTurkiyePC1h 45mDirect€36
- ZonguldakTurkiyeTurkish Airlines1hDirect€40
- BudapestHungaryWizz Air2hDirect€40
- DiyarbakirTurkiyePC1h 50mDirect€41
- AdiyamanTurkiyePC1h 35mDirect€41
Showing the 30 cheapest destinations. Open the map for the full list.
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Frequently asked questions
What's a good weekend trip from Istanbul?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Istanbul is €19 to Ankara, about 1 hours each way. See the full list above for 107 more options under 3 hours.
How many direct flights from Istanbul work for a weekend?
89 of the short-haul destinations from Istanbul currently have direct fares. Direct is ideal for a weekend so you maximise time at your destination.
When should I book a weekend flight from Istanbul?
4–6 weeks ahead usually gets the best price. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns cost more; Saturday-morning + Monday-morning is often 20–30% cheaper.
What counts as "short-haul" from Istanbul?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way — enough time to clear security, fly, and still have most of Friday night at your destination.