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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Munich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Munich

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

Direct flights from Istanbul to Munich

Istanbul to Munich: Alternative routes

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

Istanbul to Munich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found89 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week153

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Munich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Munich is 89 €. 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.
2 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Munich.
Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and United fly direct from Istanbul to Munich.
As of July 2025, there are 160 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Munich.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Munich is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Munich Airport on Thursday, 17 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 47 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 Munich 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 Munich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Munich is Pegasus Airlines .

Flying from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.

  • Book a direct Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • Munich is two hours behind Istanbul. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. There are 30 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 8:40pm. Opt for the first IST to MUC departure with Turkish Airlines at 7:10am if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to MUC. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be booked from this terminal.

  • When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Turkish Airlines.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between IST and MUC is Turkish Airlines.

  • Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Think about setting out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) plane ticket with departures from here.

  • Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to MUC leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination without any detours.

  • On the SAW to MUC route, Pegasus is the top airline in terms of bookings.

  • With 69.68% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

  • SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to MUC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.

About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Munich. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.

  • Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • 33 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. A return flight starts at 89 €. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Book 11 months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to MUC.

  • April is when you're most likely to find a bargain on an Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to MUC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). July is the peak month for travel to Munich. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.

  • Before locking in your Istanbul to MUC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Munich

Explore more of Germany

  • Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.

  • Mannheim is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.

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