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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 175 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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 Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 16 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, 16 Oct, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.

Istanbul.175 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Mon, 21 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 175 €, 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.185 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 14 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 Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, 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, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Istanbul.203 € 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 203 €, 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.

Istanbul.205 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.

Istanbul.210 € 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 210 €, select.

Istanbul.215 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 215 €, select.

Istanbul.215 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 215 €, select.

Istanbul.215 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 215 €, select.

Istanbul.216 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Salzburg on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 216 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul

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Alternative Salzburg to Istanbul routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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from 218 €

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34km from central Istanbul

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from 173 €

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Salzburg to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	173 €
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	70

Finding cheap flights from Salzburg to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Salzburg to Istanbul?

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.

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

2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Salzburg to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Salzburg to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines and IndiGo fly direct from Salzburg to Istanbul.

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

As of August 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Salzburg to Istanbul.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Salzburg 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 173 €.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Salzburg Airport to Istanbul on Friday, 11 September 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Salzburg Airport 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.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°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.

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

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

Travelling from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG) to Istanbul: what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Salzburg, where Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is located.
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with eight weekly flights to choose from. You can fly from SZG to IST at 09:45 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your SZG to Istanbul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can book a direct Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul ticket. Begin your journey at SZG and arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Get on board with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul.
Located around 3 kilometres from central Salzburg, SZG can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near SZG. Whether you have an early flight from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
80% of flights departing from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SZG.

How to find the cheapest flights from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG) to Istanbul

100 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts at 173 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap flights from SZG to Istanbul by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for landing a bargain.
June is the best month for picking up an awesome deal on Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up a cheap flight from SZG to Istanbul couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a deal gets even better.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your flight from SZG to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Once your flight from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
After stepping off your SZG to Istanbul flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month for a trip to Istanbul. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SZG to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport to Istanbul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are major attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.