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BOS — IST
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Flights to Istanbul in 2023

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2023, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 697 326 searches and data was last updated on 8 December 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 747

Return from

R9 465

One-way from

R5 111
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2023
From Cape Town Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Istanbul

Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Istanbul is currently 0 while a return flight costs 0. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Istanbul (average of R501). Flying to Istanbul in December will prove the most costly (average of R642). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R9 673

February

R9 598

March

R9 541

April

R10 128

May

R9 484

June

R10 033

July

R11 112

August

R11 642

September

R9 976

October

R9 692

November

R9 522

December

R12 153

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 8 December 2023.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Air Algerie to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
9,3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Overall

9,3

Boarding

9,5

Crew

9,7

Food

9,5

Comfort

9,3

Entertainment

9,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

9,3
Wonderful
9 reviews
9,3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Overall

9,3

Boarding

9,5

Crew

9,7

Food

9,5

Comfort

9,3

Entertainment

9,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7,9
Good
1 316 reviews
9,3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Overall

9,3

Boarding

9,5

Crew

9,7

Food

9,5

Comfort

9,3

Entertainment

9,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7,6
Good
276 reviews
9,3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Overall

9,3

Boarding

9,5

Crew

9,7

Food

9,5

Comfort

9,3

Entertainment

9,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7,5
Good
125 reviews
9,3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Overall

9,3

Boarding

9,5

Crew

9,7

Food

9,5

Comfort

9,3

Entertainment

9,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

7,4
Good
198 reviews
9,3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Overall

9,3

Boarding

9,5

Crew

9,7

Food

9,5

Comfort

9,3

Entertainment

9,1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Average temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. July sees the highest average temperature while January sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

IST

Temperature

5 - 23 °C

Average rainfall in Istanbul by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Istanbul by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. Istanbul sees an average of 47.50 precipitation per year with the most occurring in December. Precipitation data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

IST

Rainfall

10 - 100 mm

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

When flying from OR Tambo International, you'll find direct flights to Istanbul New Airport without a stopover that take around 9h 30min. Non-stop flights from Cape Town will often take around 10h 30min. When flying from Durban, you can expect flights with at least one stopover and a travel time of close to 14h 30min.

Are there non-stop flights to Istanbul?

Istanbul flight deals with direct flights can be found in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Johannesburg flights will depart from OR Tambo International Airport and arrive at Istanbul New Airport. There are currently no other airports offering direct flights to Istanbul, Turkey, but you will find flights with a single stopover and travel time of under 15h. If you’re travelling from Durban, expect flights to have a single stopover in either Cape Town or Johannesburg. Flights from Port Elizabeth typically have a single stopover in Johannesburg.

How do you get from Istanbul airport(s) to the city centre?

Once you arrive at Istanbul New Airport, Istanbul, you’ll find a few transport options for getting to the city centre. There are three types of taxis you can take that provide different comfort levels. Taxis can be found outside the main arrivals terminal and will take approximately 45min to the city centre, depending on traffic. There are many bus routes that you can take, the H2 Line will take you to the Şişli-Mecidiyeköyis Station, where you can catch the M2 Metro Line to the centre of the city. You can also rely on local taxi apps in Istanbul to take you from the airport to the centre of the city.

What are some things to do in Istanbul?

Istanbul is one of the major cities in Turkey and lies along the coast of the Bosphorus Strait, bordering Europe and Asia. Istanbul is famous for its rich history and cultural diversity with many sights to see and activities to partake in. You can take time out to visit local heritage sites like Hagia Sophia, a late antique place of worship built in 537 AD. You can also spend time at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, sometimes called The Blue Mosque, and explore its hand-painted blue tiles which line the interior. At The Grand Bazaar, you’ll be exposed to one of Turkeys largest and oldest covered markets where your shopping can be done. Visit Topkapi Palace and explore sights like the Harem and the weapons room. You can spend time out of the city atop the river on a Bosphorus Cruise while exploring European and Asian waters. Go underground and spend time treading the walkways of the Basilica Cistern, which was once responsible for bringing water to Istanbul from Bulgaria. Archaeology enthusiasts will want to make their way to the Archaeology Museum and experience the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great or visit the Kariye Museum and see Byzantine mosaics and frescoes.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Istanbul?

You will need to apply for a visa to visit Istanbul in Turkey. You can apply for a three month, multiple entry visa through Turkish representatives overseas, or you can apply online for a single entry visa that lasts for a month. If you wish to do business, you will have to apply for a working visa.

What does IST mean?

IST stands for Istanbul Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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