Cheap flights to Istanbul
Best observed return fare to Istanbul (Turkiye): €111 from Brussels in November 2026. The table compares plane tickets to Istanbul from 12 departure cities, from our daily readings of fares actually observed (recorded on Oct 3). To weigh Istanbul against other trips within the same budget, open the interactive cheap flights map.
Fares to Istanbul by departure city
| From | October 2026 | November 2026 | December 2026 | January 2027 | February 2027 | 90-day low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 126 € | 111 € | 253 € | 127 € | 131 € | 106 € |
| Lyon | 171 € | 166 € | 114 € | — | — | 100 € |
| Geneva | 243 € | 117 € | 242 € | — | — | 79 € |
| Marseille | 224 € | 237 € | 151 € | — | — | 133 € |
| Paris | 228 € | 171 € | 161 € | 159 € | 173 € | 100 € |
| Nantes | 284 € | 221 € | 202 € | — | — | 158 € |
| Nice | 207 € | 214 € | 244 € | — | — | 126 € |
| Bordeaux | 289 € | 217 € | 243 € | — | — | 177 € |
| Toulouse | 402 € | 226 € | 324 € | — | — | 147 € |
| Montpellier | 437 € | 262 € | 251 € | — | — | 204 € |
| Lille | 363 € | 264 € | — | — | — | 226 € |
| Strasbourg | 362 € | 277 € | — | — | — | 202 € |
Return, per person, latest fare recorded for each city and month — the green cell is the best price. Click a city for its full 12-month calendar. The final price is confirmed with the partner at booking time.
When to go to Istanbul: weather month by month
- 8 °Jan
- 4 °Feb
- 11 °Mar
- 11 °Apr
- 18 °May
- 24 °Jun
- 27 °Jul
- 25 °Aug
- 22 °Sep
- 16 °Oct
- 15 °Nov
- 9 °Dec
Average monthly temperatures observed over the last full year (Open-Meteo), not a forecast. Months above 20 °C: June, July, August, September.
Costs on the ground
Budget around €45 per person per day in Istanbul for simple accommodation, meals and local transport (country average, activities excluded). For five days departing from Brussels at the best observed fare, the total comes to about €336, flight included. Breakdown by trip length, travel style and departure city: how much do 5 days in Istanbul cost?
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Frequently asked questions
Which city has the cheapest flights to Istanbul?
From our readings over the last three days, the best return fare to Istanbul is €111 departing from Brussels, for a trip in November 2026. Fares from the other cities we track go up to €437.
How much is a plane ticket to Istanbul?
In recent searches, a return flight to Istanbul costs between €111 and €437 depending on the departure city and the month. These fares are actually observed and dated; the final price is confirmed with the partner at booking time.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
The warmest months in Istanbul are July, August, June. Compare that with the price calendar of each route: the cheapest months are usually outside school holidays.
All routes to Istanbul
Brussels to Istanbul · Lyon to Istanbul · Geneva to Istanbul · Marseille to Istanbul · Paris to Istanbul · Nantes to Istanbul · Nice to Istanbul · Bordeaux to Istanbul · Toulouse to Istanbul · Montpellier to Istanbul · Lille to Istanbul · Strasbourg to Istanbul
Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
To go further, the Fareaway interactive map puts all these destinations on a world map: set your budget and dates and instantly see where you can go — including that month's weather, local cost of living and visa requirements.