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£175 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl (IST-JFK)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to New York

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to New York.
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07:05 - 19:10IST-JFK
19h 05m1 stop
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20:25 - 23:55JFK-IST
20h 30m1 stop
£321Icelandair
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Wed, 1 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
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07:05 - 19:10IST-JFK
19h 05m1 stop
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23:10 - 23:55JFK-IST
17h 45m1 stop
£327Icelandair
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Sat, 20 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
British Airways Logo
08:15 - 18:05IST-JFK
16h 50m1 stop
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20:55 - 17:40JFK-IST
13h 45m1 stop
£364British Airways
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Thu, 5 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
British Airways Logo
08:15 - 17:45IST-JFK
16h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 18:50JFK-IST
16h 20m1 stop
£366British Airways
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Sun, 4 May - Mon, 19 May
KLM Logo
17:05 - 22:50IST-JFK
12h 45m1 stop
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18:50 - 16:55JFK-IST
14h 05m1 stop
£368KLM
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Wed, 7 May - Thu, 20 Nov
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17:05 - 22:50IST-JFK
12h 45m1 stop
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01:00 - 04:10JFK-IST
19h 10m1 stop
£372KLM
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Wed, 7 May - Tue, 18 Nov
Air Serbia Logo
16:35 - 17:25IST-JFK
31h 50m1 stop
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13:50 - 14:55JFK-IST
18h 05m1 stop
£443Air Serbia
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Thu, 12 Jun - Tue, 9 Sep
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 17:25IST-JFK
19h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
19:30 - 14:55JFK-IST
12h 25m1 stop
£454Air Serbia
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 13 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:15 - 10:55IST-JFK
10h 40mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:45 - 23:25JFK-IST
9h 40mdirect
£480Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 26 May - Fri, 4 Jul
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 22:40IST-JFK
10h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:45 - 23:25JFK-IST
9h 40mdirect
£482Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 19 Jun - Fri, 4 Jul

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
IST

Wear comfortable shoes at IST as walking from check-in to your gate can take time due to the airport's size.

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JFK

Avoid traffic by using the JFK AirTrain from Lefferts Boulevard, which is free between terminals and connects to subway and rail lines.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to New York 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 Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £395 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £740 and £593 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£175
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to New York 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.

Flights from Istanbul to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Istanbul to New York 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesMar 2025
I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!
ElioFlew with Turkish AirlinesJun 2024
Istanbul airport is nice and modern however the shop assistants and staff arrogant and unfriendly.
durreFlew with Turkish AirlinesJan 2024
If you want a nice flight with nice cabin crew and nice people, take emirates.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £233 for a one-way ticket and £426 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to New York, KLM or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to New York are KLM and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £347 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £618 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for New York John F Kennedy Airport or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +5 more

Tuesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +5 more

Wednesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +5 more

Thursday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +5 more

Friday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +5 more

Saturday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +5 more

Sunday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +5 more

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Tuesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Wednesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Thursday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Friday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Saturday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Sunday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Istanbul to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to New York. 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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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1333 reviews
8.4Crew
7.2Food
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Boarding was chaotic. Glad we were group 5 and still had cabin storage available when we boarded. I was expecting crew would get our carryons at the gate since theyclaimed it was a full flight.

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

Was very bad the cancel the flight after when we arrived to London

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

It's the shortest trip one could get from BEG anywhere, so it was fine.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

They had lost my ticket and despite showing them the confirmation email with the itinerary and receipt of payment for the flight they could not put me on that flight and rescheduled departure postponing it by a whole week

Kraljevo is very convenient airport. It's brand new, small.and efficient. Great job!

Long delay (6 hour late departure, not informative enough to provide up to date info on flight, poor food quality

Plane was late causing me to miss connection. Flight the next late causing me to miss the rebooked connection. Air seberia I think is more late than on time

Plane was old. Seats were hard and very close together. No in flight entertainment.

This was my connection flight that was moved time ahead for a almost entire day so I lost it and I had to purchase new ticket once I landed in Copenhagen since nobody wanted to take responsibility for moving flight in that way so it’s impossible to make it. Very poor job by Underpricer, Air Serbia and SAS.

I purchased an exit row seat and priority boarding, about 3 months in advance. Without any communication whatsoever, my seat was moved to row 2, when I checked my reservation 2-3 days before departure. As no exit row seats were available anymore, I selected a seat 1C. However, once at the airport, I was issued maybe the worst possible seat, 29E, middle seat, one row before the last. It is not worth my time to request the refund on the ancillary purchase, I am simply done flying with Air Serbia. Also there was no boarding process to speak of at all, or online check in.

Lacking online check in, had to wait an hour in order to check in on the counter even without language.

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