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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on January 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱30,674

One-way from

₱18,136

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₱47,177
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/20-2/26
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Manila to Istanbul
3/10
  • 3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Manila to Istanbul
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Thu 2/2012:00 pmMNL - IST
1 stop24h 10mChina Southern
Wed 2/263:55 pmIST - MNL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 1/19₱30,674
Thu 5/111:30 pmMNL - IST
1 stop16h 25mSAUDIA
Thu 5/154:25 pmIST - MNL
1 stop16h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 1/19₱31,199
Mon 5/193:55 amMNL - IST
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 5/232:00 pmIST - MNL
1 stop30h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/18₱34,173
Thu 5/15:35 amMNL - IST
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 5/87:25 amIST - MNL
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/19₱35,456
Mon 3/171:10 pmMNL - IST
1 stop21h 55mThai Airways
Tue 4/14:30 pmIST - MNL
1 stop21h 15mThai Airways
Deal found 1/19₱35,689
Tue 3/117:00 amMNL - IST
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/173:30 pmIST - MNL
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19₱36,564
Thu 5/16:35 pmMNL - SAW
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 5/88:05 pmSAW - MNL
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/19₱37,205
Mon 3/37:55 amMNL - SAW
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
Mon 3/172:20 pmSAW - MNL
1 stop34h 50mEmirates
Deal found 1/19₱39,246
Mon 3/311:30 pmMNL - IST
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Sun 3/161:50 amIST - MNL
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Deal found 1/19₱39,538
Sun 4/137:45 amMNL - IST
1 stop15h 15mOman Air
Thu 4/177:00 pmIST - MNL
1 stop21h 50mOman Air
Deal found 1/19₱40,121
Mon 6/3012:35 pmMNL - SAW
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1110:25 pmSAW - MNL
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19₱40,179
Mon 10/65:35 amMNL - SAW
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/1112:10 amSAW - MNL
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/20₱40,237

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Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on January 20, 2025.

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Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/20

12:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop24h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 2/26

3:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 40m

₱30,674

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/1

11:30 pm-10:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 5/15

4:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop16h 25m

₱31,199

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 5/19

3:55 am-8:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

2:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop30h 20m

₱34,173

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/1

5:35 am-6:20 am

1 stop29h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 5/8

7:25 am-10:00 pm

1 stop33h 35m

₱35,456

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/17

1:10 pm-6:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/1

4:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

₱35,689

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops28h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 3/17

3:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 50m

₱36,564

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - SAW

MNLSAW

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/1

6:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/8

8:05 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 20m

₱37,205

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - SAW

MNLSAW

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/3

7:55 am-1:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/17

2:20 pm-6:10 am

1 stop34h 50m

₱39,246

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/3

7:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 3/17

11:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 55m

₱39,538

ManilaIstanbul

MNL - IST

MNLIST

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 4/13

7:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 4/17

7:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

₱40,121

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manila to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Manila to Istanbul takes 15 hours 27 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Manila to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from Manila to Istanbul are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Istanbul are China Southern, SAUDIA and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SAUDIA, Emirates and Etihad Airways to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Istanbul climate

Hot in summer, Istanbul’s daytime temperatures are often in the high-20s (Celsius). July and August are the hottest months with the least amount of humidity and rainfall. December and January temperatures are typically in the very low single digits, but seem colder because this is also the most humid time of year. Heavy snowfalls are not unusual during the winter. Spring and autumn are the nicest times to visit with temperatures in the teens and 20s.The yearly rainfall is about 66cm (26in), and most of it falls between November and February.

Getting around Istanbul

There are a lot of ways of getting around Istanbul, but the best way to explore is on foot. If walking isn’t your thing, you can always get a rechargeable Akbil transit pass, which you can buy at special kiosks and offers discounted fares on the local buses, trams, metro lines and ferries. 

Ferries and catamarans will provide great views as you float along the Golden Horn or cruise up the Bosphorus. 

Buses go all over the city, but are usually slow and crowded. Take note that you need to buy bus tickets from ticket stands before boarding. 

The metro is a good way to avoid traffic jams, and trams provide some great views of the city. 

Like many cities, public transport is crowded during rush hours. Ride in comfort by hailing a dolmus (shared minibus taxi) along its route, or picking it up at a dolmus stand. These shared minibuses cost less than regular taxis. When you board you should always give the driver your destination and ask what the cost will be. 

If you have your hotel call for a private yellow taxi, make sure the meter is running before you leave.

What is good to know if travelling to Istanbul?

  • Istanbul is a bustling, busy city. If you feel like a break – and want to experience the “two continents” aspect of the city – take a ferry ride along the Bosphorus River. The boat stops at points on both the European and Asian side as it makes its way to the Black Sea. It is a relaxing way of seeing many of the best architectural sites in the city.
  • Despite most tourist’s beliefs, shopping doesn’t begin and end with the Grand Bazaar. Head for Bagdat Caddesi, one of the most upmarket streets in the city, for some expensive (window) shopping. The street is on the Asian side of the city. To get there from the European side, take a ferry to Kadikoy and continue on a dolmus.
  • If you want a view of the city from on high, head to the Galata Tower. A huge stone circular landmark, it was the lookout in the city walls of the Genoese town of Galata. The panorama lookout at the top is open from 9am to 5pm daily, or to 7pm during the summer. It costs a few dollars. There is also a restaurant and nightclub at the top of the tower.
  • Arrive thirsty – everywhere you go you will be offered tea or coffee. Though Turkish coffee, the distinctive, slightly bitter, dark blend, is better known throughout the world, in fact tea is the drink that prevails through most of the day. If you’re shopping in a bazaar or just looking, you’ll almost certainly be offered a cup of tea. Though not rude to refuse the offer, accepting (with a caveat of “I’m not going to buy anything” if necessary) is much more friendly. All tea is served in a glass cup. Especially popular with tourists is apple tea, called elma cai.
  • Even if you didn’t plan to buy one, you may well leave Istanbul with a carpet packed into your suitcase. If you want to buy the traditional kilim, however, it is better to leave the city – especially the Grand Bazaar – to the rest of the tourists and head for the small nearby towns in the countryside where the carpets are made.
  • When is the best time to fly to Istanbul?

    Peak Season: Istanbul’s tourist season runs from April to the end of October. July and August are the busiest months. If you plan on visiting during these months, it’s recommended to search for Turkey flights far in advance. Off Season: The chill and wetness of winter fends off most visitors, but you will find fewer crowds and lower hotel rates. Shoulder Season: The shoulder seasons of April through June and September through October have mild weather, fewer tourists, and slightly lower hotel prices.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Istanbul?

    A round-trip flight to Istanbul will typically cost around ₱1,445, however they can be found for as little as ₱441.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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