Tel Aviv, IsraelIstanbul, Turkey

Flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Fares, airlines, flight time and both airports for TLVIST.

From $74 one-way · seen 11 Sept 2026
About 1h 57m flying time
1,166 kmdistance
~1h 57mflying time
from $74one-way, 1 stop, seen 11 Sept 2026
Short-haulroute

Route snapshot: Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Tel Aviv (TLV) to Istanbul (IST) is 1,166 km in a straight line, the equivalent of about 1h 57m in the air; we have not seen a nonstop fare on this pair. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $74 with Tarom (1 stop), departing 12 Nov 2026 — as of 11 Sept 2026.

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Fares seen

The lowest one-way fare seen was $74 with Tarom (1 stop), departing 12 Nov 2026. Checked 11 Sept 2026 — fares move daily.

Seasonality

Istanbul has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.

Who flies it

We have not confirmed a nonstop carrier on TLVIST; most travellers connect through a hub.

Airlines flying Tel Aviv to Istanbul

We have not confirmed which airlines fly TLVIST nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.

Tel AvivIstanbul route intelligence

Updated analysis of the TLVIST corridor — distance, fares, timing, and connecting options.

Route class
Short-haul / regional
Distance
1,166 km
Flight time
2h
Fares from
$50 – $180

Route profile

Tel Aviv (TLV) to Istanbul (IST) is a short-haul / regional corridor spanning approximately 1,166 km, with typical block time around 2h. Published fares cluster between $50 and $180 in economy. Short-haul.

Best time to book

For regional routes under 1,500 km, fares are typically softest 3-5 weeks out. Last-minute deals are common on this corridor.

Visa & arrival

Passport-validity and visa requirements differ between Israel and Turkey — most arriving travellers need at least six months of remaining passport validity. Check AirConnect's visa checker for your nationality before booking, especially if you plan to connect through a third country en route.

Best time to fly to Istanbul

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Direct & Connecting Flights

We have not seen a nonstop fare between Tel Aviv (TLV) and Istanbul (IST), so most itineraries connect through a hub.

Fares & Price Guide

The lowest one-way fare seen on TLV–IST was $74 USD (1 stop) as of 11 Sept 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.

About Istanbul, Turkey

Flights arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.

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