Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul
Flying time from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1h 57m (1,166 km). Lowest fare seen: $63 one-way, 1 stop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
IST → Istanbul, booked before you fly
A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.
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Airlines flying Tel Aviv to Istanbul
We have not confirmed which airlines fly TLV–IST nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Tel Aviv to Istanbul fares by month
With stops: Feb 2027, from $64. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | — | $154 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | — | $121 · 1 stop16 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | — | $79 · 1 stop13 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | — | $78 · 1 stop27 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | — | $64 · 1 stop26 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | — | $64 · 1 stop17 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | — | $95 · 1 stop15 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | — | $226 · 1 stop10 May 2027 |
| Jun 2027 | — | $86 · 1 stop17 Jun 2027 |
| Sept 2027 | — | $150 · 1 stop30 Sept 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Later departures were cheaper: from $64 in February 2027, against $121 for November 2026.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Tel Aviv to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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