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675 € Cheap Flights from Cancun to Istanbul

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cancun to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.675 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Cancun on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 675 €, select.
Istanbul.690 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Feb.Return flight with jetBlue and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Cancun on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 690 €, select.
Istanbul.695 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Cancun on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 695 €, select.
Istanbul.697 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Aeromexico and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Cancun on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 697 €, select.
Istanbul.697 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Cancun on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 697 €, select.
Istanbul.724 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with jetBlue and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Cancun on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 724 €, select.
Istanbul.740 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with jetBlue and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Cancun on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 740 €, select.
Istanbul.743 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with TUI and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with TUI, departs from Cancun on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From 743 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cancun to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in January.
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Oct
from 697 €
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from 697 €
Dec
from 774 €
Jan
from 675 €
Feb
from 690 €
Mar
from 844 €
Apr
from 922 €
May
from 846 €
Jun
from 958 €
Jul
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Aug
from 1.045 €

Direct flights from Cancun to Istanbul

Cancun to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cancun to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Cancun to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found675 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time12 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Cancun to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cancun to Istanbul is 675 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Cancun to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Cancun to Istanbul.
As of September 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Cancun to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Istanbul is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Cancun.

  • Flights from CUN to IST start at 08:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 14:40 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your CUN to IST flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the top stopovers between CUN and IST:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Currently, 280 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 675 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from CUN to IST, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Finding cheap flights from CUN to IST is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, data shows 72.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near CUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CUN to IST sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.

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