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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 150 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.149 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 149 €, select.

Istanbul.150 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 150 €, select.

Istanbul.150 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 150 €, select.

Istanbul.150 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 150 €, select.

Istanbul.150 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 150 €, select.

Istanbul.150 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 150 €, select.

Istanbul.150 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 150 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Istanbul.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Vienna on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vienna to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in December.

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Vienna to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Vienna to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	149 €
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	2 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	226

Finding cheap flights from Vienna to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Vienna to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Vienna to Istanbul is 149 €. 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 Vienna to Istanbul?

2 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Vienna to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Vienna to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and EVA Air fly direct from Vienna to Istanbul.

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

As of August 2026, there are 226 flights per week flying from Vienna to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 23 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 Vienna Airport to Istanbul with?

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

Flying from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Vienna and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from VIE to IST start from 06:45 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 19:50 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 33 weekly Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Your VIE to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is 80 €. A return fare is currently 149 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from VIE to IST by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from VIE to IST is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)

80% of flights leaving Vienna Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from VIE.
To get to Vienna Airport from central Vienna, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near VIE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're catching a late Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The quietest month for a flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VIE to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.