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516﷼+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

Wed 3/252:05 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Pegasus Airlines
Wed 4/18:40 pm
SAW
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DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/12941﷼
Mon 2/1610:40 pm
DOH
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SAW
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/238:55 pm
SAW
-
DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10952﷼
Tue 2/172:05 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Pegasus Airlines
Fri 2/2011:05 pm
SAW
-
DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/11959﷼
Tue 3/242:05 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Pegasus Airlines
Wed 4/18:40 pm
SAW
-
DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/11963﷼
Fri 2/131:45 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Pegasus Airlines
Mon 2/168:55 pm
SAW
-
DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/11970﷼
Tue 2/172:05 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Pegasus Airlines
Sat 2/218:55 pm
SAW
-
DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/11974﷼
Thu 2/194:55 pm
DOH
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SAW
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:55 pm
SAW
-
DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11981﷼
Thu 4/161:50 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 20m
Pegasus Airlines
Thu 4/238:40 pm
SAW
-
DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/10985﷼
Wed 2/252:05 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/261:10 am
SAW
-
DOH
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10988﷼
Tue 2/172:05 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Pegasus Airlines
Mon 2/238:55 pm
SAW
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DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/11995﷼
Thu 2/194:55 pm
DOH
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SAW
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:45 pm
SAW
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DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11999﷼
Mon 2/232:05 am
DOH
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SAW
Nonstop4h 35m
Pegasus Airlines
Thu 2/268:55 pm
SAW
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DOH
Nonstop4h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/91,003﷼

Find flight deals to Istanbul

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 206,823 searches and data was last updated on February 12, 2026.

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941﷼

One-way from

516﷼

Popular in

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Average price

1,176﷼
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  • Nonstop
  • 8h 40m total
  • Doha to Istanbul
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  • 13h 05m total
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Doha

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 5/24

4:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/28

8:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

963﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Mon 3/23

2:05 am-6:40 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/10

12:05 am-4:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

970﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 3/25

3:35 am-8:10 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/31

8:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

985﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 4/16

1:50 am-6:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/23

8:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

985﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 4/16

1:50 am-6:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/24

8:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

985﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 6/17

1:50 am-6:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 7/2

8:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

1,017﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 5/5

2:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop15h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/14

8:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

1,021﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - SAW

DOHSAW

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 4/2

5:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/8

8:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

1,021﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - IST

DOHIST

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 5/5

8:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 5/14

1:45 pm-3:55 am

1 stop14h 10m

1,031﷼

DohaIstanbul

DOH - IST

DOHIST

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 4/17

9:35 am-12:45 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

1:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

1,046﷼

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Doha to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Doha to Istanbul takes 4 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in Qatar will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from Doha to Istanbul are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul are Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.

Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From 569﷼
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From 706﷼
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From 806﷼
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From 795﷼

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to Istanbul are Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated February 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,212 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
226 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
637 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Pegasus Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around 1,626﷼, however they can be found for as little as 793﷼.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Doha Hamad Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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