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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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.

Recent return flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Istanbul.
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13:25 - 02:20JFK-IST
29h 55m1 stop
04:35 - 11:25IST-JFK
13h 50m1 stop
Thu, 24 Apr - Thu, 8 May
13:25 - 02:20JFK-IST
29h 55m1 stop
15:50 - 11:25IST-JFK
26h 35m1 stop
Wed, 23 Apr - Wed, 30 Apr
23:45 - 04:10JFK-IST
21h 25m1 stop
05:10 - 20:10IST-JFK
22h 00m1 stop
£514Air France
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Mon, 10 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
21:20 - 16:55JFK-IST
11h 35m1 stop
05:10 - 14:00IST-JFK
16h 50m1 stop
£516KLM
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Tue, 25 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar
16:45 - 16:55JFK-IST
16h 10m1 stop
05:10 - 10:40IST-JFK
13h 30m1 stop
£517KLM
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Wed, 19 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
00:20 - 00:55JFK-IST
17h 35m1 stop
07:35 - 20:35IST-JFK
20h 00m1 stop
£533British Airways
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Sun, 9 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
20:05 - 00:30JFK-IST
20h 25m1 stop
07:35 - 17:20IST-JFK
17h 45m1 stop
£535British Airways
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Wed, 19 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
21:45 - 04:10JFK-IST
23h 25m2 stops
05:10 - 20:10IST-JFK
22h 00m1 stop
£552Air France
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Mon, 10 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
01:10 - 17:55JFK-IST
9h 45mdirect
07:55 - 12:15IST-JFK
11h 20mdirect
£684Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 9 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
20:45 - 13:45JFK-IST
10h 00mdirect
07:55 - 12:15IST-JFK
11h 20mdirect
£706Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 10 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar

Flights from New York to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 New York to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost £724 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,096 and £992 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £1,426, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Istanbul

Low season

December

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£337
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York to Istanbul

When to book flights from New York to Istanbul

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

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

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesAug 2024
Look for business class separate line, it’s a little farther than the regular check in line. You may miss if not paying attention
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesApr 2024
Absolutely fly Turkish Airlines! The 10 hour flight felt like just a couple of hours. I couldn’t believe we were landing!

FAQs for booking New York to Istanbul flights

  • Are there kid-friendly amenities on flights from JFK Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Travelers flying from JFK Airport to Istanbul Airport with their kids mostly prefer using Turkish Airlines due to the availability of kid-friendly entertainment options offered by this airline. The airline offers free internet services to travelers in business class. The free internet services provide your children an opportunity to stream enjoyable video games throughout their flight to Istanbul Airport, reducing boredom.

  • How do passengers from IST Airport connect to the city center?

    The most comfortable and reliable method of transport that connects travelers from IST Airport to the city center is taxis. It is easier to recognize taxis from IST Airport by their colors and letters. The three main types of taxis are the blue “D” type, orange “C” type, and black “E” type taxis.

  • Which airport is widely preferred among travelers arriving in Istanbul from New York?

    Most travelers prefer IST Airport as their arrival airport when flying from New York to Istanbul. Even though there are other airports that serve as arrival airports for travelers from New York to Istanbul, like SAW Airport, IST Airport is widely preferred because it is best served by public transportation.

  • Are there pet-friendly amenities on flights from New York to Istanbul?

    Yes. JFK Airport has a pet-friendly policy that allows travelers to fly with their pets. The only thing that the airport forbids is travelers unleashing their pets while at the airport terminals.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was £413 for a one-way ticket and £561 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Istanbul?

    When flying out of New York you will be using New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be landing at Istanbul, also known as Istanbul.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Istanbul flight route: American Airlines, KLM, Air France, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and Asiana Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Istanbul?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from New York to Istanbul on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £928 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £874 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Istanbul?

    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 New York to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from New York 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 New York to Istanbul?

    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 with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 from New York 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £415 or less one-way and £646 or less round-trip.
  • Consider booking a hotel room near JFK Airport if you have plans of taking the earliest flight to Istanbul Airport (IST). Staying in a hotel near JFK Airport will enable you to access the airport quickly. Several high end hotels are easily accessible to travelers flying from JFK Airport to Istanbul Airport. One of the hotels that guarantee travelers quality amenities and quick access to JFK Airport is Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jamaica JFK Airport. This hotel is located along Tuckerton Street, around 3 miles from JFK Airport.
  • JFK Airport features amenities that are friendly to persons living with disability. The airport provides wheelchair services from the parking structure to the aircraft to disabled persons. Besides wheelchair services, there are adequate workers across the airport who provide assistance to travelers with reduced mobility. Each airline that serves flights from JFK Airport to Istanbul Airport, such as Uzbekistan Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines, have its own workers.
  • There are several on-site restaurants that provide affordable and quality services to travelers who wish to take care of their stomachs before taking their flight from JFK Airport to Istanbul Airport. Located along Terminal 4 Departures, the Palm Restaurant is one restaurant you should consider when planning to relax at JFK Airport as you wait for your flight to Istanbul Airport. This restaurant also features a bar and grill, which serves soft and hard drinks.
  • Shopping enthusiasts shouldn’t worry when planning their flight from JFK Airport to Istanbul Airport. There are several nearby shopping malls that offer exciting shopping experience to travelers from JFK Airport. One on-site restaurant that offers travelers an exciting shopping experience is the DFS, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. This mall is located along Terminal 4.
  • Travelers from New York prefer JFK Airport as their departure airport to Istanbul Airport despite having other airports that serve similar flights to Istanbul, like LGA Airport. JFK Airport is widely preferred due to the availability of cheaper methods of transport that connect travelers to the airport from downtown. JFK Airport is well served by public transportation.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Tuesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Wednesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Thursday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Friday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Saturday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Sunday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Avianca, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Tuesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Wednesday

Avianca, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Thursday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Friday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Saturday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Sunday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

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Top airlines flying from New York to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3931 reviews
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.7Crew
Airline reviews

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025IAD - IST
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Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Boarding in Dallas was hell with extremely rude gate agents , especially a lady named Rajathi who was the epitome of rudeness with no compassion at all . She was horrible and I wonder why airlines have people like her on their roster who exude arrogance and haughtiness . Will probably not fly British Airwsys because of people like her .

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Food was average. Better headphones seats were average at best.

Nice flight. Legroom was good. Food was good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Plane was modern and clean. Seats and headrests were comfortable. Entertainment system was good and modern, with a bright LCD screen and many appealing choices.

I have something to say about the flight I took from London to Gothenburg, after my flight from Austin to London. I fly a lot and have done so for decades. I first flew to Scandinavia in 1973. My former wife is Norwegian. The main thing was the experience at the Gothenburg airport. Three flights from Britain arrived around the same time. So there were huge lines at immigration since Brits are no longer a part of the EU. After over an hour in line, I finally gave my passport to the immigrations man. You’d have thought I was an Afghan. I just barely got into Sweden. I had to answer all kinds of blunt questions. I had to show all kinds of onward tickets, addresses of places I’d be staying and it was pretty daunting. Perhaps it has to do with the situation with Russia. British Air might have done something to prepare people that things have changed a lot and they’d better be ready to run the gauntlet when trying to get into the country here. Thanks for listening and taking this into consideration. Sincerely, a senior citizen of the USA

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

My flight was late. We stayed in aircraft one hour 😩

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

5 days later I have not yet received my luggage so terrible and unacceptable

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