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Cheapest return flight
฿17,184
Typical prices: ฿21,553-฿27,651
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/10Mon 5/11
BKK - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
฿22,570
Typical prices: ฿24,552-฿33,347
เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์
Thu 1/11Sat 17/11
BKK - IST • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์ and Thai Airways. Average duration is 10h 22m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Thu 29 Oct - Thu 5 Nov
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14:10 - 12:50BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
26h 40m2 stops Krabi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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18:30 - 06:45IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
32h 15m1 stop Muscat Seeb
฿17,184Multiple Airlines
Sun 1 Nov - Tue 17 Nov
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18:40 - 12:50BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
46h 10m2 stops Krabi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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18:30 - 17:15IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
18h 45m1 stop Muscat Seeb
฿17,481Multiple Airlines
Mon 21 Sep - Sun 27 Sep
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20:15 - 14:50BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
22h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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06:15 - 09:45IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
23h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
฿18,043กัลฟ์แอร์
Mon 26 Oct - Mon 2 Nov
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18:05 - 13:20BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
23h 15m1 stop Sharjah
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14:05 - 17:05IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
23h 00m1 stop Sharjah
฿18,208แอร์อาราเบีย
Sun 25 Oct - Sun 8 Nov
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08:20 - 23:40BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
19h 20m1 stop Sharjah
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00:35 - 07:20SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
26h 45m1 stop Sharjah
฿18,373แอร์อาราเบีย
Thu 24 Sep - Mon 28 Sep
กัลฟ์แอร์ Logo
20:15 - 15:00BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
22h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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06:15 - 09:45IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
23h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
฿18,473กัลฟ์แอร์
Wed 23 Sep - Fri 9 Oct
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12:20 - 13:50HKT  Phuket City-IST Istanbul
29h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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17:55 - 21:55IST  Istanbul-HKT Phuket City
24h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
฿19,034IndiGo
Fri 9 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
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22:45 - 13:50BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
19h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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17:55 - 09:50IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
35h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
฿19,100IndiGo
Mon 9 Nov - Wed 18 Nov
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20:50 - 12:50BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
20h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:55 - 11:45IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
17h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
฿21,281เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Tue 22 Sep - Sat 26 Sep
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03:15 - 12:35BKK  Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-IST Istanbul
13h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:45 - 12:10IST  Istanbul-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
18h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
฿21,678เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Thailand to Istanbul flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Thailand to Istanbul with more confidence.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul at ฿23,826 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at ฿25,445.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul with an average price of ฿22,835 return.
  • February (฿27,296) and August (฿25,445) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

Afternoon flights to Istanbul are the cheapest at ฿20,786 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at ฿26,205.

When are flights to Istanbul the cheapest?

Flights to Istanbul are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Istanbul

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

฿5,750
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flights from Phuket City to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Istanbul, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Istanbul?

    เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์ operates the most flights from Thailand to Istanbul at 28 per week, and for this route เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์ is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Thailand to Istanbul. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Istanbul?

    Flights to Istanbul arrive at: Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • Which airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Istanbul?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Istanbul are from:
    • Bangkok, from ฿17,184 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Istanbul is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Istanbul is around ฿21,553 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Istanbul?

    Last-minute fares to Istanbul – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the average return fare of ฿24,488.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Istanbul?

Your guide to booking Istanbul flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Istanbul, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Istanbul, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around ฿21,553 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Istanbul in September. Return fares historically average ฿22,835 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to ฿5,420 per return. Midday flights to Istanbul average ฿20,786 compared to ฿26,205 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Istanbul, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์ includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Thai Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Istanbul, a few great places to start are Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Thai AirwaysOverall score based on 418 reviews
7.5Food
7.7Comfort
8.5Crew
6.9Entertainment
8.0Boarding
Airline reviews

Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

10.0 ExcellentRamon, Jul 2026
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Excellent service in business class. Well worth the slightly higher fare as it includes lounge access, additional luggage weight and a full hot meal on board.

HAVING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PEOPLE TO BOARD ACCORDING TO GROUP IS ESSENTIAL N ENSURING N CUTTING OF QUEUES, EXCEPT FOR PRIORITY CLASS PASSENGERS ON A SEPARATE Q

We still get drinks and a snack. Love the gift bags too.

business class is old but still done very well by the team.

Good experience although the boarding gate is at the terminal extension hence need to leave lounge to head over earlier.

Thai Royal First is very good. Easy check in , Private room in the first class lounge and escort from ticketing to the plane. Once on board crew was very polite, food was outstanding, and the ride was smooth as silk. Restrooms were especially clean. Great Experience

Need to improve on punctuality. My flight was delayed by 1 hour.

Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

Was required to print a boarding pass, which I'd prefer to avoid. Seat (economy x) was comfortable, service was excellent.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I am a US citizen coming from Uganda to IST to LAX I was to be rerouted to Houston for Ebola health screen at no extra charge per TA app. At IST Turkish counter 4, they refused to reroute me to Houston unless I paid $1000. Finally, they said they would route me to Houston at no charge but not to LAX. SO I PUT OUT AN EXTRA $300 for Delta to LAX. IF THE US HAS A MANDATORY HEALTH SCREEN, THE AIRLINE NEEDS TO COMPENSATE THE PASSENGER NO EXTRA CHARGE TO FINAL DESTINATION

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

Very good, it took a little too long for the food to come out on a service that left after midnight but everything was great.

Business class in Turkish airlines is like none other. They separate themselves and highly recommend it

I will avoid this airline as much as possible. Service was rude, and I don’t think the crew knew how to answer a CALL LIGHT. I pushed my call light on the ohare to Istanbul and the Istanbul to Thailand flight because I was very very thirsty. NO ONE CAME. I pushed it twice! NO ONE CAME! Why have a call light when no one will come? My experience was the WORSE AND I WILL NEVER EVER FLY WITH THIS AIRLINE AGAIN. The cabin crew needs to learn MANNERS AND BE RETRAINED on their jobs on how to be helpful and kind instead of being short with their customers and ANSWER CALL LIGHTS! I honestly wouldn’t be suprised this airline goes out of business.

Flight attendants were harsh, food could be better, took way too long to pick up food trays, were stuck with the crying babies the entire to and from trip. Restrictions of 8 kg for cabin luggage is ridiculous that’s barely 2 pairs of pants, shirts, shoes. There shouldn’t be any restrictions on the carry on luggage size except the checked in luggage. Attendants don’t even help with putting luggage in cabin space. Attendant picked up food tray and spilled cherry juice all over my husband and has the nerve to come back to ask why he hadn’t changed his clothes.

Business Class Service was unacceptable. 7 flight time changes and delays

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

The staff was very nice and polite but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air. It would be nice to have more time to sleep since it was a night flight

Eine Toilette der Business Class war gesperrt und somit nicht benutzbar.

Flight boarding experience with journey was smooth; can describe it as a less to minimal turbulent flight!

No food/drinks included for BOM to BKK I paid 675£ for LHR-BOM-BKK (return) flight.

Screens should work, Seating need to be comfortable, Luggage management was worse. Took 2 hours to get my luggage

Flight was delayed 110 mins.. Crew on Ground or in Air had no regrets.. No apologies... Very poor boarding process... Awful food and beverage choice.

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Very nice and pleasant. Boarding was quick and the crew were responsive

Very hard seats. No food service, even though price is not competitive.

Worst. Did not feel like it's an international flight.

For the price, I recommend other airlines. Indigo might save a few hundred bucks but the quality of service, food selection, wait time, delays is really bad. This is like the Spirit airlines of India, if you know what I mean.

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