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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lisbon to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.192 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Istanbul.193 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Istanbul.195 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jan, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Lisbon on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 195 €, select.
Istanbul.195 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Sat, 21 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 195 €, select.
Istanbul.203 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 203 €, select.
Istanbul.204 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lisbon on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Istanbul.208 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lisbon on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 208 €, select.
Istanbul.211 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lisbon on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 211 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jun
from 285 €
Jul
from 290 €
Aug
from 325 €
Sep
from 211 €
Oct
from 218 €
Nov
from 213 €
Dec
from 204 €
Jan
from 195 €
Feb
from 192 €
Mar
from 195 €
Apr
from 229 €
May
from 253 €

Direct flights from Lisbon to Istanbul

Lisbon to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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

Lisbon to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found192 €
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time4 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week63

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to Istanbul is 192 €. 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.
4 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Lisbon to Istanbul.
IndiGo, TAP Air Portugal and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Lisbon to Istanbul.
As of June 2025, there are 63 flights per week flying from Lisbon to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul is usually June 2025.
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, 3 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 49 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, Ryanair and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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

  • Take a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Lisbon.

  • Flights from LIS to IST start at 10:55 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:50 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 40 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your LIS to IST flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and IST:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    • Cote D'Azur Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • At the moment, 95 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 192 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from LIS to IST by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • December is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LIS to IST.

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

Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • Of all flights leaving Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.

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