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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 273 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.164 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lisbon on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 164 €, select.

Istanbul.176 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lisbon on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.

Istanbul.187 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Lisbon on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 187 €, select.

Istanbul.187 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lisbon on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 187 €, select.

Istanbul.192 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Lisbon on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.

Istanbul.195 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 195 €, select.

Istanbul.200 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Lisbon on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.

Istanbul.200 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.

Istanbul.201 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lisbon on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 201 €, select.

Istanbul.206 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.

Istanbul.206 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Lisbon on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.

Istanbul.208 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lisbon on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 208 €, select.

Istanbul.209 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 209 €, select.

Istanbul.217 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Lisbon on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 217 €, select.

Istanbul.217 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Lisbon on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 217 €, select.

Istanbul.217 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Lisbon on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 217 €, select.

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Lisbon to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	164 €
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	4 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	94

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Lisbon to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to Istanbul is 164 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul?

4 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Lisbon to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Lisbon to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Lisbon to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Lisbon to Istanbul?

As of June 2026, there are 94 flights per week flying from Lisbon to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Vueling Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Istanbul is three hours ahead of Lisbon and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from LIS to IST start at 05:55 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:45 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LIS to IST flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LIS and IST:
- Barcelona Airport
- Nice Airport
- Toulouse Airport

Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)

56% of flights that depart Lisbon Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Book a hotel near IST if you're taking a late Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

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, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.