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Cheap flight deals from New York to Istanbul (JFK-IST)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from New York to Istanbul currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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 round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Istanbul.
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18:15 - 18:35JFK-IST
16h 20m1 stop
20:15 - 15:50IST-JFK
27h 35m1 stop
Tue, 21 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
18:15 - 20:35JFK-IST
18h 20m1 stop
21:15 - 15:50IST-JFK
26h 35m1 stop
Fri, 21 Feb - Sat, 1 Mar
22:30 - 04:10JFK-IST
21h 40m1 stop
17:55 - 11:45IST-JFK
25h 50m1 stop
£541Delta
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Sun, 12 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
18:55 - 16:55JFK-IST
14h 00m1 stop
05:10 - 14:10IST-JFK
17h 00m1 stop
£541Delta
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Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
15:45 - 18:05JFK-IST
18h 20m1 stop
06:50 - 13:55IST-JFK
15h 05m1 stop
£547Lufthansa
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Mon, 3 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
15:45 - 18:05JFK-IST
18h 20m1 stop
06:50 - 20:10IST-JFK
21h 20m1 stop
£560Lufthansa
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Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
19:00 - 17:30JFK-IST
14h 30m1 stop
07:35 - 18:10IST-JFK
18h 35m1 stop
£622British Airways
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Thu, 5 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
19:00 - 17:25JFK-IST
14h 25m1 stop
08:30 - 21:10IST-JFK
20h 40m1 stop
£631British Airways
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Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
12:55 - 06:45JFK-IST
9h 50mdirect
15:05 - 18:10IST-JFK
11h 05mdirect
£692Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 21 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
00:35 - 17:15JFK-IST
9h 40mdirect
07:05 - 10:55IST-JFK
10h 50mdirect
£695Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 21 Apr - Tue, 6 May

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 flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to Istanbul, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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 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 January, where tickets cost £693 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £990 and £945 respectively.

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

The average 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.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £1,179 on average

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 154 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Istanbul

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£294
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% 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.

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 £373 for a one-way ticket and £514 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, Air France, KLM, 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 £866 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £911 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 £416 or less one-way and £790 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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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!

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, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Tuesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +6 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +7 more

Wednesday

Avianca, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3919 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2024IAD - IST
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Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

Good food and wine. Some of the Guy who are in charge to board Passengers on the plane couldn’t use the word “Please” to direct them drop their hand luggage to be loaded on Plane bcos he said the inside storage may not have enough room for all.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

Great job notifying of 30 minute delay in departure. Fabulous job making up for the time and arriving as scheduled. Air travel is just no fun anymore with the extreme overcrowding, and someone needs to come up with an innovative plan for loading and unloading passengers (load all window seats first, middle seats second, aisle seats last?). Great job getting the luggage on the carousel in record time!

Although it was an overnight flight, the crew could’ve have made more refreshment passes.

All and it was good . But no one woke me when meals came around . Please have a don’t not disturb sign if you opted for that . Left very hungry missing all meals .

It was good but I wished if they could have sign do not disturb if we did not wanted any meals . I was tired and slept through the entire flight and woke up just before landing .being hungry Too late to ask for something to eat before exiting the flight . Left feeling hunger 🙁

Late in leaving the US. Late in arriving in UK. 2 plua hous on ground in UK before leaving. Late in arriving in Spain. Didn't get our bags until the next night.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

3 hr delay. No water given while on the plane for 3hrs.

No fast track available, no organisation. Unpleasant boarding system at gate 20 at JFK. When giving feedback to the lounge team I was told to talk to the manager instead of taking the feedback.

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

Flight attendant kept banging her cart into my aisle seat. Hard. Couldn’t lean seat back. Should be warned of limitations when booking seat

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from New York found in 2024 and 2025

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/1Mon
1 stop
12h 55mJFK-IST
£294
24/2Mon
1 stopDelta
19h 10mJFK-IST
£358
2/4Wed
2 stopsDelta
16h 30mJFK-IST
£362
11/2Tue
1 stopAir Serbia
30h 25mJFK-IST
£372
3/12Tue
1 stopAir Serbia
17h 55mJFK-IST
£373
12/1Sun
2 stopsTAROM
22h 40mJFK-IST
£386
30/11Sat
2 stopsTAROM
16h 40mJFK-IST
£426
18/1Sat
1 stopEgyptair
21h 05mJFK-IST
£472
18/1Sat
directTurkish Airlines
9h 45mJFK-IST
£545
20/1Mon
directTurkish Airlines
9h 45mJFK-IST
£545

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Last minute flights from New York 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 New York to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
14h 00mJFK-IST
18/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
17h 00mIST-JFK
£612
26/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
16h 05mJFK-IST
4/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 30mIST-JFK
£613
26/11Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 35mJFK-IST
6/12Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 05mIST-JFK
£649
25/11Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 45mJFK-IST
4/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 20mIST-JFK
£654
22/11Fri
multi-stop
18h 20mJFK-IST
28/11Thu
multi-stop
19h 37mIST-JFK
£701
22/11Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 20mJFK-IST
25/11Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 45mIST-JFK
£731
24/11Sun
multi-stop
16h 35mJFK-IST
2/12Mon
multi-stop
38h 12mIST-JFK
£838
23/11Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
41h 35mJFK-IST
27/11Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
58h 19mIST-JFK
£853
26/11Tue
directTurkish Airlines
9h 50mJFK-IST
5/12Thu
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mIST-JFK
£944
25/11Mon
directTurkish Airlines
9h 45mJFK-IST
5/12Thu
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mIST-JFK
£949

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