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173 € Cheap Flights from Salzburg to Istanbul

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Flight deals from Salzburg to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 255 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.185 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, select.
Istanbul.185 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, select.
Istanbul.185 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, select.
Istanbul.193 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Istanbul.193 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Istanbul.193 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Istanbul.193 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Istanbul.193 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Istanbul.204 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Istanbul.205 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 15 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Salzburg to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 524 €
Aug
from 255 €
Sep
from 173 €
Oct
from 173 €
Nov
from 173 €
Dec
from 173 €
Jan
from 193 €
Feb
from 193 €
Mar
from 255 €
Apr
from 215 €
May
from 306 €
Jun
from 205 €

Direct flights from Salzburg to Istanbul

Salzburg to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 226 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 173 €
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Salzburg to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found173 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Salzburg to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Salzburg to Istanbul is 173 €. 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 31 minutes is the average flight time from Salzburg to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines and IndiGo fly direct from Salzburg to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from Salzburg to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 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, Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Salzburg and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • You can choose from eight weekly Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:15.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your SZG to IST flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is 99 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 173 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SZG to IST by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SZG to IST is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Salzburg Airport (SZG)

  • Salzburg Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SZG arrive on schedule 80% of the time.

  • To reach Salzburg Airport from central Salzburg, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SZG:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.

  • Book your flight from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SZG to IST in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Salzburg to Istanbul

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