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Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Alternative Frankfurt to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Frankfurt to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Frankfurt to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found127 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week195

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul is 127 €. 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.
3 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt to Istanbul.
United, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly direct from Frankfurt to Istanbul.
As of April 2024, there are 194 flights per week flying from Frankfurt to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Frankfurt, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 127 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul on Tuesday, 18 June 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 3 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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Pegasus Airlines .

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul (IST) from Frankfurt (FRA)in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Istanbul? Return tickets start from 127 € and one-way flights to Istanbul from Frankfurt start from 64 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Frankfurt to Istanbul. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Frankfurt from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from 64 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Frankfurt-Istanbul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best FRA-IST ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Frankfurt.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Frankfurt and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: United
    Turkish Airlines
    Lufthansa
    Air Canada
    Pegasus Airlines
    LATAM Airlines
    Flynas
    Icelandair
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Frankfurt and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Frankfurt to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul is June.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Frankfurt and Istanbul whenever you want.

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