Flights from Reykjavík to Istanbul
Flying time from Reykjavík (KEF) to Istanbul (IST) is about 5h 38m (4,113 km). Lowest fare seen: $131 one-way, 2 stops (12 Oct 2026).
Photo of Istanbul: Julien Goettelmann on Pexels.
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 Reykjavík to Istanbul
We have not confirmed which airlines fly KEF–IST nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Reykjavík to Istanbul fares by month
With stops: Nov 2026, from $140. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | — | $252 · 2 stops23 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | — | $140 · 1 stop10 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | — | $143 · 1 stop13 Dec 2026 |
| Mar 2027 | — | $178 · 2 stops6 Mar 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | — | $271 · 1 stop18 Jul 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $140 for November 2026, $143 at best after that.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Reykjavík 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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