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Flights from Tallinn to Istanbul

Nonstop flights from Tallinn (TLL) to Istanbul (IST) take about 3h 3m (2,035 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $321 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Istanbul

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A Turkish Airlines aircraft flying amidst clouds over Istanbul, capturing travel's essence. — arriving in Istanbul

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Tallinn →1 lounge at Tallinn Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresIST to Istanbul: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Istanbul →34 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Tallinn to Istanbul

Carriers on TLL–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Turkish Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Tallinn to Istanbul fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $321 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $72. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$34629 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines	$124 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$33215 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines	$89 · 1 stop12 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$3259 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines	$98 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$3256 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines	$72 · 1 stop19 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$32115 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines	$100 · 1 stop16 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$35215 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines	$120 · 1 stop4 Mar 2027
Jun 2027	$34525 Jun 2027 · Turkish Airlines	$162 · 2 stops25 Jun 2027
Sept 2027	$3286 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines	$134 · 1 stop6 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $72 in January 2027, against $89 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Tallinn 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

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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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Frequently asked questions — Tallinn to Istanbul flights

How long is the flight from Tallinn to Istanbul?

A nonstop flight from Tallinn (TLL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 3m, covering 2,035 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Tallinn from Istanbul by air?

The great-circle distance between Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport and İstanbul Airport is 2,035 km (1,264 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Tallinn to Istanbul?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the TLL–IST route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Tallinn to Istanbul cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on TLL–IST was $321 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 15 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tallinn to Istanbul?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $72 one-way, against $162 for June 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Tallinn to Istanbul?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $72 with one stop against $321 nonstop, a saving of $249. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Tallinn to Turkey?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Turkey visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

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

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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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