Skyscanner home

126 € Cheap Flights from Manchester to Istanbul

Compare Manchester to Istanbul flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Istanbul

Book the best Istanbul fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Manchester Airport to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 141 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Manchester Airport to Istanbul prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Istanbul.126 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 126 €, select.
Istanbul.131 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 131 €, select.
Istanbul.137 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Manchester on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.
Istanbul.141 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Istanbul.141 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Manchester on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Istanbul.152 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Manchester on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 152 €, select.
Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.
Istanbul.164 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 164 €, select.
Istanbul.165 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
Istanbul.167 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Istanbul.170 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Manchester on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 170 €, select.
Istanbul.170 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Manchester on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 170 €, select.
Istanbul.170 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Manchester on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 170 €, select.
Istanbul.172 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Istanbul.172 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Manchester on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Istanbul.172 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from 172 €
Apr
from 141 €
May
from 126 €
Jun
from 131 €
Jul
from 196 €
Aug
from 258 €
Sep
from 165 €
Oct
from 172 €
Nov
from 209 €
Dec
from 205 €
Jan
from 204 €
Feb
from 210 €

Direct flights from Manchester to Istanbul

Alternative Manchester to Istanbul routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 137 €
Search flights

Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 126 €
Search flights

Manchester to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found126 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week537

Check out these Istanbul hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Istanbul hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
Broyt Hotel
8.47 km from city centre
€127
Per night
Masif House
0.80 km from city centre
€30
Per night
Lynda Hotel
0.30 km from city centre
€63
Per night
Broyt Hotel
8.47 km from city centre
€127
Per night
Masif House
0.80 km from city centre
€30
Per night
Lynda Hotel
0.30 km from city centre
€63
Per night
Explore top-rated hotels

Finding cheap flights from Manchester 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 Manchester to Istanbul is 126 €. 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 10 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Flynas fly direct from Manchester to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 344 flights per week flying from Manchester to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Istanbul is usually May.
If you're flying from Manchester Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 126 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 10 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 March, the average temperature is usually around 8°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.
Currently, Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Approximately 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul.

  • Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is three hours ahead of Manchester.

  • With 28 weekly flights between the two airports, Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 07:15. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from MAN to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 23:50.

  • For a relaxed start to your MAN to Istanbul flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Manchester Airport to Istanbul ticket. Begin your journey at MAN and touch down at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

  • Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul include:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from MAN to Istanbul. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • MAN is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near MAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:

  • Of the departures from Manchester Airport, 59.39% touch down on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul

  • 64 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 126 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap flights from MAN to Istanbul by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for landing a bargain.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Manchester Airport to Istanbul tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAN to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Travel at your own pace with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your flight from MAN to Istanbul can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your MAN to Istanbul flight:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.

  • Snap up the best price by securing your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and attractions can be busy. Visit Istanbul in low season for a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Manchester Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MAN to Istanbul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are among its highlights.

More travel options

Plan the rest of your trip from Manchester to Istanbul

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.