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£94 Find cheap flights from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt 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 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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17:20 - 21:20FRA-IST
3h 00mdirect
14:00 - 16:10IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
£153Lufthansa
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dom., 16 jun. - mié., 26 jun.
17:20 - 21:20FRA-IST
3h 00mdirect
14:00 - 16:10IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
£154Lufthansa
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dom., 16 jun. - mar., 25 jun.
11:55 - 17:05FRA-IST
3h 10mdirect
09:05 - 10:30IST-FRA
3h 25mdirect
£161Turkish Airlines
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lun., 4 nov. - jue., 7 nov.
15:05 - 19:15FRA-IST
3h 10mdirect
08:05 - 10:15IST-FRA
3h 10mdirect
£169Turkish Airlines
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mié., 12 jun. - jue., 27 jun.
18:35 - 10:40FRA-IST
14h 05m1 stop
22:00 - 10:25IST-FRA
14h 25m1 stop
£181Aegean Airlines
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vie., 1 nov. - jue., 14 nov.
20:20 - 03:25FRA-IST
6h 05m1 stop
16:05 - 19:35IST-FRA
4h 30m1 stop
£183Air Serbia
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mié., 16 oct. - jue., 17 oct.
20:25 - 17:05FRA-IST
18h 40m1 stop
16:40 - 09:05IST-FRA
18h 25m1 stop
£183Air Serbia
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lun., 4 nov. - mié., 6 nov.
11:50 - 20:40FRA-IST
7h 50m1 stop
07:05 - 22:40IST-FRA
16h 35m1 stop
£257LOT
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jue., 11 jul. - dom., 14 jul.
08:55 - 20:40FRA-IST
10h 45m1 stop
17:35 - 22:40IST-FRA
6h 05m1 stop
£259LOT
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mié., 12 jun. - jue., 27 jun.
18:55 - 02:10FRA-IST
6h 15m1 stop
05:30 - 10:15IST-FRA
5h 45m1 stop
£321Aegean Airlines
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vie., 14 jun. - dom., 23 jun.

Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt 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 Airport 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.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Frankfurt Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Thursdays for better 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 £141 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £321 and £319 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 Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Lufthansa offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £94. KAYAK users also found Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport return flights on Lufthansa from £153 and on Turkish Airlines from £161.

Which airlines fly direct 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 direct 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 £142. 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 7 direct flights that take off from Frankfurt am Main Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 05m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 49 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 7.

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 is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Airport to Istanbul Airport take?

Direct flights take on average 3h 00m to travel the 1,141 miles between Frankfurt Airport and Istanbul Airport.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport at 07:55 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 12:05.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 18:45 and lands at 22:55.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£94
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Airport 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 £120 for a one-way ticket and £195 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Frankfurt Airport airport is called Frankfurt am Main and the only airport in Istanbul Airport is Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    There are direct flights from Frankfurt Airport 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 £200 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 £252 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt Airport 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 Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt Airport 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 Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Frankfurt Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt Airport 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 Airport 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 from Istanbul Airport to Frankfurt Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £109 or less one-way and £533 or less round-trip.

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

Direct 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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Direct 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 4 airlines serving from Frankfurt 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
7.4Boarding
7.4Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

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 flight was very bad, the food and the staff was very rude. My last time with them

The staff was good. Very friendly and respectful. The airline not so much. They aren't very informative at all.

Delay everywhere,5 hours,24 hours,missing all connection flights,terrible trip..

The plane was very comfortable, the seats were great for overnight flight. The bathrooms were spotless the entire flight

Cons: "Everything is good! But the monitor on back not working very well lot of brakes when you watch a movie or listen music!"
Pros: "Nothing to like"
Cons: "This Iwa’s very bad experience. Never again will use LOT"
Pros: "The seats were very comfortable. The plane was clean and the crew was very friendly."
Pros: "Never made on plane"
Cons: "The company booking was reserved the worse company on the world , couldn't reach them to make a changes , I had to give up my ticket and lost all the money , zero response from their side."
Pros: "The flight was very late taking off meaning I had to literally run across the airport at Krakow to make my connecting flight to London Heathrow which was over an hour late arriving at Heathrow Airport."
Pros: "Efficient and comfortable"
Cons: "The quality and choice of food to for more healthy options"

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.

The bad part was 2 hour delay and we were seating in the airplane it was getting hot and uncomfortable But after they fixed the problem everything went so smooth Crew were amazing very nice polite and caring

The plain was on time. Better seating, better service than Discover. I wish I could used them for my return flight. I have used them before, and they were always good.

The flight attendants were superb and the service was outstanding. Some passengers with small children were very rude and inconsiderate, kids were constantly crying and some were running around the aisle unsupervised.

Terrible. There was a rattling noise the whole flight. The internet didn't work after I paid. Boarding is very disorganized.

The crew member put her luggage and boxes behind my seat so I was able to recline while the passenger in front of me did for 8 hours. My knees were forced against the seat for hours :(. Dude sitting next to me hasn't showered in weeks so I almost threw up.

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.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from Frankfurt am Main found in 2024

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.
17/11dom.
directLufthansa
3h 05mFRA-IST
£94
17/11dom.
1 stopAir Serbia
6h 00mFRA-IST
£100
25/8dom.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
£100
4/6mar.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
£105
26/6mié.
1 stop
8h 55mFRA-IST
£115
25/8dom.
1 stopKLM
8h 05mFRA-IST
£122
4/6mar.
1 stop
7h 20mFRA-IST
£145
16/6dom.
1 stopKLM
8h 05mFRA-IST
£158
4/6mar.
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
28h 05mFRA-IST
£185
15/6sáb.
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
28h 05mFRA-IST
£190

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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.
1/6sáb.
directLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
11/6mar.
directLufthansa
3h 10mIST-FRA
£166
29/5mié.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
11/6mar.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-FRA
£176
2/6dom.
directLufthansa
3h 00mFRA-IST
11/6mar.
directLufthansa
3h 10mIST-FRA
£179
1/6sáb.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
12/6mié.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-FRA
£180
31/5vie.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mFRA-IST
11/6mar.
directTurkish Airlines
3h 10mIST-FRA
£185
1/6sáb.
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
14h 30mFRA-IST
19/6mié.
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
6h 15mIST-FRA
£267
31/5vie.
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
30h 00mFRA-IST
7/6vie.
multi-stopCroatia Airlines
12h 25mIST-FRA
£292
30/5jue.
multi-stopAir Serbia
6h 15mFRA-IST
6/6jue.
multi-stopAir Serbia
4h 30mIST-FRA
£305
2/6dom.
multi-stopTAROM
5h 15mFRA-IST
14/6vie.
multi-stopTAROM
6h 25mIST-FRA
£323
31/5vie.
multi-stopAir Serbia
6h 05mFRA-IST
2/6dom.
multi-stopAir Serbia
25h 50mIST-FRA
£394

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Frankfurt Airport - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Germany

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Frankfurt Airport

Cabin classes:

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£214

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