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$85 Find cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul (FRA-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:00 pm - 6:05 pmFRA-IST
3h 05mnonstop
6:35 am - 7:50 amIST-FRA
3h 15mnonstop
$208Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 11
3:05 pm - 7:15 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
8:05 am - 10:15 amIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
$213Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 17
3:05 pm - 7:15 pmFRA-IST
3h 10mnonstop
8:05 am - 10:15 amIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
$218Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 17
5:20 pm - 9:20 pmFRA-IST
3h 00mnonstop
2:00 pm - 4:10 pmIST-FRA
3h 10mnonstop
$220Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 1
9:50 am - 6:40 pmFRA-IST
7h 50m1 stop
7:45 am - 7:35 pmIST-FRA
12h 50m1 stop
$231Air Serbia
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Tue, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 16
9:50 am - 6:40 pmFRA-IST
7h 50m1 stop
2:10 pm - 7:35 pmIST-FRA
6h 25m1 stop
$233Air Serbia
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Mon, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 8
4:10 pm - 11:55 pmFRA-IST
6h 45m1 stop
5:10 am - 7:30 pmIST-FRA
15h 20m2 stops
$293Croatia Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 9
8:55 am - 8:40 pmFRA-IST
10h 45m1 stop
9:30 pm - 3:45 pmIST-FRA
19h 15m1 stop
$314LOT
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Sun, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 27
12:05 pm - 4:45 pmFRA-IST
27h 40m1 stop
9:30 pm - 3:45 pmIST-FRA
19h 15m1 stop
$331LOT
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Mon, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 8
8:45 pm - 4:50 pmFRA-IST
19h 05m1 stop
5:10 am - 7:30 pmIST-FRA
15h 20m2 stops
$336Croatia Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Fri, Aug 2

Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $180 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $410 and $407 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main were found on Turkish Airlines ($85) and Lufthansa ($127), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Lufthansa ($208) and Turkish Airlines ($213).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport. They are Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Turkish Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $153. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Turkish Airlines.

How many flights are there between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Frankfurt am Main Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 06m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 53 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport take?

The average nonstop flight takes 3h 00m, covering a distance of 1,141 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport at 7:55 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 12:05 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 10:00 pm and lands at 2:10 am.

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Low season

January

High season

July

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$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport was $85 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    Lufthansa, and Air Astana offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or LOT?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and LOT. With an average price for the route of $242 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $280 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt am Main and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $216 or less one-way and $551 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Icelandair, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3715 reviews
7.8Crew
7.4Food
7.4Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Overall it was good, but the flight was long and crews on such long flights in my experience generally get more involved. They make more rounds with water and snacks and check on wellbeing of passengers. It was not an overnight flight, so the ‘night’ atmosphere in the cabin was not called for

6.0 GoodIrena, May 2024ATH - IST
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Overall it was good, but the flight was long and crews on such long flights in my experience generally get more involved. They make more rounds with water and snacks and check on wellbeing of passengers. It was not an overnight flight, so the ‘night’ atmosphere in the cabin was not called for

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

This aircraft is not up to standard - old Airbus with terrible chairs and entertainment system for business class!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa staff have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and I are stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

The flight was wondering, especially the special assistance from airplane to airplane!

We were very upset when we checked in for our flight to be charged 208,00 euro for luggage fees when the site clearly states we are authorized one checked bag each and one carry-on. We have never experienced anything like this with Lufthansa and are very disappointed. We should be reimbursed this erroneous charge. I can forward all receipts once I am able to scan the them.

Crew was very nice and helpful. It was a good flight experience.

Loved the food (vegetarian in our case). Super pleasant. We're in our 60s/70s and not speedy anymore but I never felt rushed. Entertainment choices very current, personalized, and fun. Asked to change seats with a man who had paid for his seats as well but something had occurred in process so he was two rows away from his small daughter. Staff was very efficient at mediating the exchange and gave us a beautiful little travel pack as a gift to agree to it. The seats were comfortable but reclined a bit much for my comfort. I'm glad I'm not claustrophobic as the person in front of me reclined to the max and I felt very enclosed. Very efficient crew simultaneously as super pleasant.

Crew was super rude in business class. Not friendly or helpful. Luggage was damaged and was told to file with United and that was unsuccessful.

Horrible. The plane didn't land on time. Again left delayed 1 hr. Then landed in different city Poznan. No one there was from Luthansa. We were dropped off like animals. No food, no instructions. After 2 hrs we got a bus! 1 bus for all the people from the plane. 4 hrs back to warsaw. Arrived at 11pm at the airport in Warsaw. Again No one from Luthansa. I had to sit spend a night at the airport to get a bus to my final destination in Poland. Shame on Luthansa!!! Will never fly in my life! Paying $1400 for the ticket with 2 delayed flights, nothing offered for inconvenience!!! Bad bad

The connection at Frankfurt was chaotic and nearly missed the flight to Atlanta. They made was wait for busses to transfer and it took ages

We liked the direct flight from Frankfurt to Orlando, however, it was a little confusing as I thought I was traveling with Lufthansa from Izmir- Frankfurt-Orlando. We were not able to check in online twenty-four hours before the flight from Izmir. One lady in our group wanted to check two suitcases in Izmir, but was not allowed to do so. She was allowed to take the extra bag into the cablin. Others in our group were able to check two bags. In Frankfurt several in our group were given stand-by boarding tickets, which worried them. Everyone eventually was allowed to board, but it caused them to worry. I didn't have any of those problem.

Must deplane and take bus in Frankfurt. A big hassle.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/18Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
$85
6/18Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
$96
9/2Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
$101
9/7Sat
nonstopLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
$127
9/9Mon
1 stopAir Serbia
7h 50mFRA-IST
$133
9/21Sat
1 stopPegasus Airlines
13h 15mFRA-IST
$134
6/19Wed
1 stopPegasus Airlines
24h 25mFRA-IST
$141
10/25Fri
nonstopLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
$150
8/11Sun
1 stopAir Serbia
14h 55mFRA-IST
$154
8/4Sun
2 stopsLOT
13h 50mFRA-IST
$431

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Last minute flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
nonstopLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
11/13Wed
nonstopLufthansa
3h 20mIST-FRA
$210
6/16Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
7/2Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-FRA
$219
6/17Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
6/20Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-FRA
$223
6/13Thu
nonstopLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
11/17Sun
nonstopLufthansa
3h 20mIST-FRA
$226
6/16Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
11/14Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
3h 25mIST-FRA
$228
6/15Sat
multi-stopAir Serbia
6h 05mFRA-IST
7/3Wed
multi-stopAir Serbia
6h 25mIST-FRA
$287
6/15Sat
multi-stopAir Serbia
6h 05mFRA-IST
6/28Fri
multi-stopAir Serbia
16h 15mIST-FRA
$311
6/17Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 55mFRA-IST
11/12Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 10mIST-FRA
$333
6/17Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 55mFRA-IST
11/15Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
6h 55mIST-FRA
$335
6/15Sat
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
13h 15mFRA-IST
6/16Sun
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
21h 55mIST-FRA
$432

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Frankfurt am Main - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)Germany

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Frankfurt am Main

Cabin classes:

$1,148
$546
$194

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