JFK - IST

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Cheap Flight Deals from New York to Istanbul (JFK-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York 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 round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Istanbul.
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23:30 - 23:15JFK-IST
16h 45m1 stop
18:20 - 22:30IST-JFK
35h 10m2 stops
Mon, 24 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
21:45 - 23:15JFK-IST
18h 30m1 stop
04:45 - 19:10IST-JFK
45h 25m3 stops
Mon, 24 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
17:50 - 16:55JFK-IST
15h 05m1 stop
17:55 - 15:50IST-JFK
29h 55m1 stop
£479Delta
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Mon, 20 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
21:30 - 04:10JFK-IST
22h 40m1 stop
05:10 - 19:10IST-JFK
22h 00m1 stop
£481Delta
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Tue, 4 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
21:10 - 16:20JFK-IST
12h 10m1 stop
04:20 - 10:30IST-JFK
13h 10m1 stop
£487KLM
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Sun, 30 Mar - Tue, 8 Apr
15:45 - 18:05JFK-IST
18h 20m1 stop
06:50 - 13:55IST-JFK
15h 05m1 stop
£514Lufthansa
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Tue, 4 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
23:10 - 22:45JFK-IST
16h 35m1 stop
14:00 - 20:05IST-JFK
13h 05m1 stop
£518Lufthansa
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Sun, 16 Mar - Tue, 8 Apr
00:20 - 00:55JFK-IST
17h 35m1 stop
08:15 - 16:10IST-JFK
14h 55m1 stop
£519British Airways
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Sun, 23 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
00:20 - 00:05JFK-IST
16h 45m1 stop
08:15 - 16:10IST-JFK
14h 55m1 stop
£522British Airways
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Mon, 10 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
18:30 - 16:55JFK-IST
14h 25m2 stops
17:55 - 19:20IST-JFK
33h 25m1 stop
£526KLM
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Sun, 2 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb

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 January, where tickets cost £696 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £994 and £954 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.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £514 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Istanbul

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£418
Best time to beat the crowds (11% 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 £525 for a one-way ticket and £579 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 £1,003 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 £918 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 £495 or less one-way and £785 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, +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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3897 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentNegash, Dec 2024JFK - IST
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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.

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

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

Easy and quick check in, clean and nice seats. Overall excellent experience.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

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 🙁

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.

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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.
11/2Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
21h 41mJFK-IST
£418
19/2Wed
2 stopsDelta
19h 56mJFK-IST
£421
11/1Sat
2 stopsSAUDIA
26h 10mJFK-IST
£425
11/1Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
19h 50mJFK-IST
£429
26/12Thu
2 stops
57h 00mJFK-IST
£432
27/12Fri
3 stops
28h 40mJFK-IST
£452
28/12Sat
1 stopLufthansa
18h 20mJFK-IST
£490
11/1Sat
1 stopLufthansa
18h 20mJFK-IST
£493
10/2Mon
directTurkish Airlines
9h 45mJFK-IST
£592
11/1Sat
directTurkish Airlines
9h 45mJFK-IST
£592

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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.
24/12Tue
multi-stopDelta
22h 40mJFK-IST
31/1Fri
multi-stopDelta
17h 20mIST-JFK
£759
24/12Tue
multi-stopDelta
22h 40mJFK-IST
31/1Fri
multi-stopDelta
17h 20mIST-JFK
£759
25/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 01mJFK-IST
10/1Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 15mIST-JFK
£1,052
25/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 01mJFK-IST
9/1Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 00mIST-JFK
£1,072
25/12Wed
multi-stopEmirates
27h 15mJFK-IST
7/1Tue
multi-stopEmirates
27h 15mIST-JFK
£1,098
25/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
36h 05mJFK-IST
31/1Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 50mIST-JFK
£1,125
25/12Wed
multi-stopEmirates
38h 55mJFK-IST
29/12Sun
multi-stopEmirates
27h 15mIST-JFK
£1,138
23/12Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 15mJFK-IST
27/12Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 52mIST-JFK
£1,328
24/12Tue
directTurkish Airlines
9h 45mJFK-IST
13/1Mon
directTurkish Airlines
11h 10mIST-JFK
£1,460
24/12Tue
directTurkish Airlines
9h 45mJFK-IST
12/1Sun
directTurkish Airlines
11h 10mIST-JFK
£1,532

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