Non-stop flights from Istanbul (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IATA: IST, ICAO: LTFM), also known as Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy), is the largest airport in Turkey.It is Turkey's main international airport and serves the area of Marmara Region.Istanbul Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 308 destinations in 113 countries.
At present, there are 45 domestic flights from Istanbul.
The longest flight from Istanbul IST is a 7,073 mile (11,383 km) non-stop route to Mexico City MEX. This direct flight takes around 14 hours and 25 minutes and is operated by Turkish Airlines.
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In total there are 99 airlines flying from and to Istanbul. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Istanbul
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Istanbul, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Istanbul that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Istanbul. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Istanbul by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Istanbul below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Istanbul
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Istanbul to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Istanbul (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Istanbul
When planning a trip from Istanbul, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Istanbul currently offers non-stop flights to 84 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy the Mediterranean areas in the Southern Hemisphere any time of the year, but spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) are the best times to visit, as hot summer days with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) are frequent.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Istanbul to 66 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
As you plan your trip, keep in mind that on the Southern Hemisphere the autumn and winter months in this type of destinations tend to be rainier, from March to August. So, if you prefer sunny skies and outdoor activities, it's best to visit during the summer season, from November to February. During this period, temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Istanbul, you have the option to take a direct flight to 38 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The ideal period to visit these destinations is from April to June and again from August to October, although they can be enjoyed year-round.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 35 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Istanbul. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of October, you can fly non-stop to 33 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Istanbul, consider these 27 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 11 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 10 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Istanbul. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Istanbul can fly directly to 3 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
Subtropical destinations located south of the equator can be visited year-round — with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F), but the best time to experience them is during the dry season. This season typically runs from late March to the end of May, offering travelers warm and delightful weather.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
Only one Subarctic / Alpine destination is reachable by a non-stop flight from Istanbul at this time. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
Business class flights from Istanbul
There are 242 airports that have flights from Istanbul in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from IST are listed below:
First class flights from Istanbul
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 2 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from IST.
Intercontinental flights from Istanbul
Istanbul has a great network of flights to destinations all over the world.
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to Europe
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) has a significant network of flights from Istanbul to Europe.
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Berlin (BER), Salzburg (SZG), Vienna (VIE), Prague (PRG), Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), Bremen (BRE), Cologne-Bonn (CGN), Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt (FRA), Hamburg (HAM), Hanover (HAJ), Munich (MUC), Nuremberg (NUE), Stuttgart (STR), Budapest (BUD), Krakow (KRK), Warsaw (WAW), Geneva (GVA), Zürich (ZRH), Minsk (MSQ), Sofia (SOF), Varna (VAR), Chișinău (RMO), Bucharest (OTP), Cluj-Napoca (CLJ), Constanța (CND), Timișoara (TSR), Kazan (KZN), Moscow Vnukovo (VKO), Saint Petersburg (LED), Copenhagen (CPH), Tallinn (TLL), Helsinki (HEL), seasonal flights to Rovaniemi (RVN), year-round flights to Dublin (DUB), Riga (RIX), Vilnius (VNO), Oslo (OSL), Gothenburg (GOT), Stockholm (Arlanda) (ARN), Birmingham (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN), Tirana (TIA), Sarajevo (SJJ), seasonal flights to Dubrovnik (DBV), year-round flights to Zagreb (ZAG), Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG), Bari (BRI), Bologna (BLQ), Catania (CTA), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), seasonal flights to Naples (NAP), year-round flights to Palermo (PMO), Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO), Turin (TRN), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Pristina (PRN), Malta (MLA), Podgorica (TGD), seasonal flights to Tivat (TIV), year-round flights to Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), seasonal flights to Ohrid (OHD), year-round flights to Skopje (SKP), Belgrade (BEG), Ljubljana (LJU), Barcelona (BCN), Bilbao (BIO), Madrid (MAD), Málaga (AGP), Seville (SVQ), Valencia (VLC), Brussels (BRU), Bordeaux (BOD), Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS), Nice (NCE), Paris (CDG), Toulouse (TLS), Luxembourg City (LUX) and Amsterdam (AMS).
Air Serbia: seasonal flights to Kraljevo (KVO), year-round flights to Belgrade (BEG) and Niš (INI).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): year-round to Frankfurt (FRA) and seasonal flights to Munich (MUC).
Wizz Air: seasonal flights to Budapest (BUD) and Debrecen (DEB).
LOT (Star Alliance): year-round to Gdańsk (GDN), Krakow (KRK) and Warsaw (WAW).
Belavia: seasonal flights to Minsk (MSQ).
Fly One: seasonal flights to Chișinău (RMO).
HiSky: seasonal flights to Chișinău (RMO).
Animawings: seasonal flights to Bucharest (OTP).
Tarom (SkyTeam): year-round to Bucharest (OTP).
Wizz Air Malta: seasonal flights to Iasi (IAS).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Krasnodar (KRR), Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), Saint Petersburg (LED), year-round flights to Sochi (AER), seasonal flights to Yekaterinburg (SVX) and Mineralnye Vody (MRV).
Pobeda: year-round to Kazan (KZN), Krasnodar (KRR), Moscow Vnukovo (VKO), Makhachkala (MCX) and Vladikavkaz (OGZ).
Azimuth: year-round to Sochi (AER) and Mineralnye Vody (MRV).
Red Wings: seasonal flights to Samara (KUF) and year-round flights to Mineralnye Vody (MRV).
S7 Airlines: year-round to Moscow Domodedovo (DME) and seasonal flights to Novosibirsk (OVB).
Southwind Airlines: year-round to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA).
Ural Airlines: seasonal flights to Moscow Domodedovo (DME) and Yekaterinburg (SVX).
Nordwind: year-round to Kazan (KZN).
Air Baltic: year-round to Riga (RIX).
Norwegian: seasonal flights to Oslo (OSL).
easyJet: year-round to Birmingham (BHX), Liverpool (LPL) and London Luton (LTN).
Wizz Air: year-round to London Gatwick (LGW) and London Luton (LTN).
British Airways (Oneworld): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Croatia Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Split (SPU).
Aegean (Star Alliance): year-round to Athens (ATH), Heraklion (Crete) (HER), seasonal flights to Mykonos (JMK), Santorini (JTR) and year-round flights to Thessaloniki (SKG).
Sky Express: year-round to Athens (ATH).
KM Malta: year-round to Malta (MLA).
Air Montenegro: seasonal flights to Podgorica (TGD) and Tivat (TIV).
Air Europa (SkyTeam): year-round to Madrid (MAD).
Euroairlines: year-round to Madrid (MAD).
Vueling: year-round to Barcelona (BCN).
Transavia: year-round to Nantes (NTE) and Paris (Orly) (ORY).
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
KLM (SkyTeam): year-round to Amsterdam (AMS).
UTair: seasonal flights to Tyumen (TJM) and Grozny (GRV).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to the US
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Istanbul to the United States. They fly year-round to Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York City (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle / Tacoma (SEA) and Washington (IAD).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to Canada
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR).
Air Transat: year-round to Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to South America
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Istanbul to Southern America. They fly year-round to São Paulo (GRU), Bogotá (BOG) and Caracas (CCS).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to Central America
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Istanbul to Central America. They fly year-round to Cancún (CUN), Mexico City (MEX) and Panama City (PTY).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to the Caribbean
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Istanbul to the Caribbean. They fly seasonal to Havana (HAV).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to Africa
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) has a good presence on the African continent with a number of non-stop flights.
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Alexandria (ALY), Douala (DLA), Yaoundé (NSI), N'Djamena (NDJ), Djibouti (JIB), Asmara (ASM), Addis Ababa (ADD), Mombasa (MBA), Nairobi (NBO), Mauritius (MRU), Kigali (KGL), Mahé (SEZ), Mogadishu (MGQ), Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ), Entebbe (EBB), Algiers (ALG), Constantine (CZL), Oran (ORN), Cairo (CAI), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH), Benghazi (BEN), Misurata (MRA), Tripoli (MJI), Casablanca (CMN), Marrakech (RAK), Port Sudan (PZU), Tunis (TUN), Cape Town (CPT), Johannesburg (JNB), Cotonou (COO), Ouagadougou (OUA), Abidjan (ABJ), Banjul (BJL), Accra (ACC), Conakry (CKY), Nouakchott (NKC), Niamey (NIM), Abuja (ABV), Lagos (LOS) and Dakar (DSS).
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Addis Ababa (ADD).
Air Algerie: year-round to Algiers (ALG), Annaba (AAE), Constantine (CZL) and Oran (ORN).
Air Cairo: year-round to Cairo (CAI), seasonal flights to Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH).
Egyptair (Star Alliance): year-round to Cairo (CAI).
Berniq Airways: seasonal flights to Benghazi (BEN) and year-round flights to Misurata (MRA).
Libyan Wings: year-round to Misurata (MRA) and Tripoli (MJI).
Crown Airlines: year-round to Tripoli (MJI).
Fly Oya: year-round to Tripoli (MJI).
Libyan Airlines: year-round to Tripoli (MJI).
Air Arabia Maroc: year-round to Rabat (RBA).
Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld): year-round to Casablanca (CMN).
Badr Airlines: year-round to Port Sudan (PZU).
Nouvelair: year-round to Tunis (TUN).
Tunisair: year-round to Tunis (TUN).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) has a strong network of non-stop flights to the Middle-East.
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Yerevan (EVN), Baku (GYD), Bahrain Island (BAH), Ercan, Northern Cyprus (ECN), Batumi (BUS), Tbilisi (TBS), Baghdad (BGW), seasonal flights to Basra (BSR), year-round flights to Erbil (EBL), Sulaymaniyah (ISU), Amman (AMM), seasonal flights to Aqaba (AQJ), year-round flights to Kuwait City (KWI), Beirut (BEY), Muscat (MCT), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED), Riyadh (RUH), Ta'if (TIF), Yanbu (Yenbo) (YNB), Adıyaman (ADF), Ağrı (AJI), Amasya (MZH), Ankara (ESB), Antalya (AYT), Batman (BAL), seasonal flights to Bingöl (BGG), year-round flights to Bodrum (BJV), Dalaman (DLM), Denizli (DNZ), Diyarbakır (DIY), Edremit / Balıkesir (EDO), Elazığ (EZS), Erzincan (ERC), Erzurum (ERZ), Gaziantep (GZT), Gazipaşa (GZP), seasonal flights to Hakkari (YKO), year-round flights to Hatay (HTY), Iğdır (IGD), Isparta (ISE), Izmir (ADB), Kahramanmaraş (KCM), Kars (KSY), Kastamonu (KFS), Kayseri (ASR), Konya (KYA), Kütahya (KZR), Malatya (MLX), Mardin (MQM), Muş (MSR), Nevşehir (NAV), Ordu / Giresun (OGU), Samsun (SZF), Şanlıurfa (GNY), Siirt (SXZ), Sinop (NOP), Sirnak (NKT), Sivas (VAS), Tokat (TJK), Trabzon (TZX), Van (VAN), Zonguldak (ONQ), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB).
Azerbaijan: year-round to Baku (GYD).
Gulf Air: year-round to Bahrain Island (BAH).
Pegasus: year-round to Ercan, Northern Cyprus (ECN) and Izmir (ADB).
Basra Airlines: year-round to Baghdad (BGW).
FlexFlight: seasonal flights to Erbil (EBL).
Fly Baghdad: seasonal flights to Baghdad (BGW).
UR Airlines: year-round to Baghdad (BGW) and Erbil (EBL).
Jordan Aviation: year-round to Amman (AMM).
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Amman (ADJ) and year-round flights to Amman (AMM).
Kuwait Airways: year-round to Kuwait City (KWI).
Middle East (SkyTeam): year-round to Beirut (BEY).
Oman Air (Oneworld): year-round to Muscat (MCT).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
flyadeal: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Flynas: seasonal flights to Abha (AHB) and Riyadh (RUH).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Air Arabia: year-round to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Etihad Airways: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to India / South Asia
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) has a significant network of flights from Istanbul to India or Southern Asia.
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Kabul (KBL), Dhaka (DAC), Mumbai (BOM), New Delhi (DEL), seasonal flights to Isfahan (IFN), Mashhad (MHD), Shiraz (SYZ), Tabriz (TBZ), Tehran (IKA), year-round flights to Malé (MLE), Kathmandu (KTM), Islamabad (ISB), Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE), Colombo (CMB) and Damascus (DAM).
Ariana: year-round to Kabul (KBL).
Kam Air: seasonal flights to Kabul (KBL) and Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR).
IndiGo Airlines: year-round to Mumbai (BOM) and New Delhi (DEL).
ATA Airlines: year-round to Tabriz (TBZ) and Tehran (IKA).
Iran Air: year-round to Mashhad (MHD) and Tehran (IKA).
Iran Aseman: year-round to Tehran (IKA).
Mahan Air: year-round to Tehran (IKA).
Syrian Air: year-round to Damascus (DAM).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to China
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Chengdu (TFU), year-round flights to Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG).
Air China (Star Alliance): year-round to Beijing (PEK).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): year-round to Shanghai (PVG) and seasonal flights to Xi'an (XIY).
China Southern: year-round to Beijing Daxing (PKX), Guangzhou (CAN) and Urumqi (URC).
Sichuan Airlines: year-round to Chengdu (TFU).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to Japan
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Osaka (KIX), Tokyo (HND) and Tokyo (NRT).
ANA (Star Alliance): year-round to Tokyo (HND).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to East Asia
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE).
Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Seoul (ICN).
Korean Air (SkyTeam): year-round to Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to South-East Asia
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Denpasar (DPS), Jakarta (CGK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Manila (MNL), Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK), Phuket (HKT), Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Singapore (SIN).
Thai Airways (Star Alliance): year-round to Bangkok (BKK).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to Central Asia
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Almaty (ALA), Bishkek (BSZ), Dushanbe (DYU), Ashgabat (ASB), seasonal flights to Bukhara (BHK), year-round flights to Samarkand (SKD), Tashkent (TAS) and Urgench (UGC).
Air Astana: year-round to Almaty (ALA) and seasonal flights to Atyrau (GUW).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO).
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Shymkent (CIT).
Somon Air: seasonal flights to Dushanbe (DYU).
Turkmenistan Airlines: seasonal flights to Ashgabat (ASB).
Centrum Air: year-round to Fergana (FEG) and seasonal flights to Tashkent (TAS).
Fly Khiva: year-round to Termez (TMJ).
Qanot Sharq: seasonal flights to Tashkent (TAS).
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights to Samarkand (SKD), year-round flights to Tashkent (TAS) and seasonal flights to Urgench (UGC).
Non-stop flights from Istanbul to Australia / New Zealand / Oceania / the Pacific
Currently there are no direct services between Istanbul and Oceania, you will need to change planes along the way.
International flights from Istanbul
Flights from Istanbul to Afghanistan
There are 2 destinations in Afghanistan that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
Non-stop flights to Kabul are offered by Ariana, Kam Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Mazar-e-Sharif is Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights to Afghanistan
Flights from Istanbul to Albania
Tirana is the only destination in Albania with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Tirana are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Albania
Flights from Istanbul to Algeria
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Algeria, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Algiers with Air Algerie or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Annaba is Air Algerie.
To Constantine and Oran, you can fly with Air Algerie and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Algeria
Flights from Istanbul to Armenia
In Armenia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Yerevan. Direct flights to Yerevan are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Armenia
Flights from Istanbul to Austria
In Austria, there are 2 destinations from Istanbul.
To Salzburg and Vienna, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Austria
Flights from Istanbul to Azerbaijan
There is 1 destination in Azerbaijan that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Baku. You can fly non-stop to Baku with Azerbaijan or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Azerbaijan
Flights from Istanbul to Bahrain
In Bahrain, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Bahrain Island. You can fly non-stop to Bahrain Island with Gulf Air or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Bahrain
Flights from Istanbul to Bangladesh
Dhaka is the only destination in Bangladesh with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Dhaka are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Bangladesh
Flights from Istanbul to Belarus
There is 1 destination in Belarus that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Minsk. You can fly non-stop to Minsk with Belavia or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Belgium
Brussels is the only destination in Belgium with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Brussels are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Benin
In Benin, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Cotonou. Direct flights to Cotonou are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Bosnia & Herzegovina
There is 1 destination in Bosnia & Herzegovina that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Sarajevo. Direct flights to Sarajevo are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Bosnia & Herzegovina
Flights from Istanbul to Brazil
In Brazil, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is São Paulo. Direct flights to São Paulo are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Bulgaria
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Bulgaria, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Sofia and Varna, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou is the only destination in Burkina Faso with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Ouagadougou are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Cameroon
There are 2 destinations in Cameroon that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
To Douala and Yaoundé, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Canada
In Canada, there are 3 destinations from Istanbul.
To Montreal and Toronto, you can fly with Air Transat and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Vancouver with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Chad
There is 1 destination in Chad that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is N'Djamena. Direct flights to N'Djamena are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to China
In China there are several destinations from Istanbul (7 in total).
You can fly non-stop to Beijing with Air China (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Beijing Daxing is China Southern.
You can fly non-stop to Chengdu with Sichuan Airlines or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Guangzhou with China Southern or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Urumqi with China Southern.
Direct flights to Xi'an are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Istanbul to Colombia
Bogotá is the only destination in Colombia with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Bogotá are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Côte d’Ivoire
In Côte d’Ivoire, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Abidjan. Direct flights to Abidjan are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Croatia
There are 3 destinations in Croatia that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
Direct flights to Dubrovnik are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Split is Croatia Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Zagreb with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Cuba
There is 1 destination in Cuba that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Havana. Direct flights to Havana are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in June and ends in September.
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Flights from Istanbul to Cyprus
In Cyprus, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Ercan, Northern Cyprus. You can fly non-stop to Ercan, Northern Cyprus with Pegasus or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Czechia
Prague is the only destination in Czechia with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Prague are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Denmark
There is 1 destination in Denmark that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Copenhagen. Direct flights to Copenhagen are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Djibouti
Djibouti is the only destination in Djibouti with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Djibouti are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Egypt
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Egypt, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Alexandria are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Cairo are offered by Air Cairo, Egyptair (Star Alliance) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Hurghada with Air Cairo. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop to Sharm el-Sheikh with Air Cairo or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Eritrea
In Eritrea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Asmara. Direct flights to Asmara are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Estonia
There is 1 destination in Estonia that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Tallinn. Direct flights to Tallinn are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Addis Ababa. You can fly non-stop to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Finland
In Finland, there are 2 destinations from Istanbul.
To Helsinki and Rovaniemi, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to France
In France there are several destinations from Istanbul (9 in total).
All direct flights from Istanbul to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Nantes are offered by Transavia.
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Nice with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Paris with Air France (SkyTeam) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Paris (Orly) is Transavia.
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Toulouse with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Gambia
Banjul is the only destination in Gambia with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Banjul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Georgia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Georgia, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Batumi and Tbilisi, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Germany
Germany is well-connected to Istanbul (IST) with 10 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Istanbul.
All direct flights from Istanbul to Berlin, Bremen, Cologne-Bonn and Düsseldorf are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Frankfurt with Lufthansa (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
To Hamburg and Hanover, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Munich with Lufthansa (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All direct flights from Istanbul to Nuremberg and Stuttgart are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Ghana
There is 1 destination in Ghana that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Accra. Direct flights to Accra are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Greece
There are 5 destinations in Greece that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
Non-stop flights to Athens are offered by Aegean (Star Alliance), Sky Express and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All direct flights from Istanbul to Heraklion (Crete), Mykonos and Santorini are operated by Aegean (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Thessaloniki with Aegean (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Guinea
Conakry is the only destination in Guinea with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Conakry are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Hong Kong. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Hungary
In Hungary, there are 2 destinations from Istanbul.
You can fly non-stop to Budapest with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Wizz Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Debrecen is Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Istanbul to India
There are 2 destinations in India that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
To Mumbai and New Delhi, you can fly with IndiGo Airlines and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Indonesia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Indonesia, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Denpasar and Jakarta, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Iran
In Iran, there are 5 destinations from Istanbul.
Direct flights to Isfahan are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
You can fly non-stop to Mashhad with Iran Air or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Shiraz with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
You can fly non-stop to Tabriz with ATA Airlines or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
From Istanbul to Tehran there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are ATA Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Aseman, Mahan Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Iraq
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Iraq, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
From Istanbul to Baghdad there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Basra Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and UR Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Basra is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
Non-stop flights to Erbil are offered by FlexFlight, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and UR Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Sulaymaniyah is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Ireland
There is 1 destination in Ireland that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Dublin. Direct flights to Dublin are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Italy
In Italy there are several destinations from Istanbul (9 in total).
All direct flights from Istanbul to Bari, Bologna, Catania, Milan (Malpensa), Naples, Palermo, Rome (Fiumicino), Turin and Venice Marco Polo are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Japan
There are 3 destinations in Japan that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
Direct flights to Osaka are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Tokyo with ANA (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Tokyo with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Jordan
In Jordan, there are 3 destinations from Istanbul.
Non-stop flights to Amman are offered by Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian (Oneworld) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Amman is Royal Jordanian (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Aqaba with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
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Flights from Istanbul to Kazakhstan
There are 5 destinations in Kazakhstan that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
Direct flights to Aktau are offered by FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
To Almaty and Astana, you can fly with Air Astana and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Atyrau is Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Direct flights to Shymkent are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Istanbul to Kenya
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Kenya, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Mombasa and Nairobi, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Kosovo
In Kosovo, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Pristina. Direct flights to Pristina are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Kuwait
Kuwait City is the only destination in Kuwait with direct flights from Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Kuwait City with Kuwait Airways or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Kyrgyzstan
There is 1 destination in Kyrgyzstan that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Bishkek. Direct flights to Bishkek are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Latvia
Riga is the only destination in Latvia with direct flights from Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Riga with Air Baltic or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Lebanon
In Lebanon, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Beirut. You can fly non-stop to Beirut with Middle East (SkyTeam) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Libya
In Libya, there are 3 destinations from Istanbul.
Non-stop flights to Benghazi are offered by Berniq Airways, Medsky Airways and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Misurata are offered by Berniq Airways, Libyan Wings and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Tripoli are Crown Airlines, Fly Oya, Libyan Airlines, Libyan Wings, Medsky Airways and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Lithuania
There is 1 destination in Lithuania that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Vilnius. Direct flights to Vilnius are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Luxembourg City. Direct flights to Luxembourg City are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is the only destination in Malaysia with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Maldives
There is 1 destination in Maldives that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Malé. Direct flights to Malé are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Malta
Malta is the only destination in Malta with direct flights from Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Malta with KM Malta or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Mauritania
In Mauritania, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Nouakchott. Direct flights to Nouakchott are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Mauritius
There is 1 destination in Mauritius that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Mauritius. Direct flights to Mauritius are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Mexico
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Mexico, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Cancún and Mexico City, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Moldova
In Moldova, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Chișinău. Non-stop flights to Chișinău are offered by Fly One, HiSky and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar is the only destination in Mongolia with direct flights from Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Ulaanbaatar with MIAT Mongolian Airlines or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Montenegro
There are 2 destinations in Montenegro that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
To Podgorica and Tivat, you can fly with Air Montenegro and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Morocco
In Morocco, there are 3 destinations from Istanbul.
You can fly non-stop to Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Marrakech is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Rabat with Air Arabia Maroc.
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Flights from Istanbul to Nepal
There is 1 destination in Nepal that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Kathmandu. Direct flights to Kathmandu are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Netherlands
Amsterdam is the only destination in Netherlands with direct flights from Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Amsterdam with KLM (SkyTeam) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Niger
In Niger, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Niamey. Direct flights to Niamey are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Nigeria
There are 2 destinations in Nigeria that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
To Abuja and Lagos, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Norway
There is 1 destination in Norway that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Oslo. You can fly non-stop to Oslo with Norwegian or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Oman
In Oman, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Muscat. You can fly non-stop to Muscat with Oman Air (Oneworld) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Pakistan
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Pakistan, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
All direct flights from Istanbul to Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Panama
Panama City is the only destination in Panama with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Panama City are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Philippines
There is 1 destination in Philippines that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Manila. Direct flights to Manila are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Poland
In Poland, there are 3 destinations from Istanbul.
Direct flights to Gdańsk are offered by LOT (Star Alliance).
To Krakow and Warsaw, you can fly with LOT (Star Alliance) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Portugal
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Portugal, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Lisbon and Porto, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Qatar
Doha is the only destination in Qatar with direct flights from Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Doha with Qatar Airways (Oneworld) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Republic of North Macedonia
There are 2 destinations in Republic of North Macedonia that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
To Ohrid and Skopje, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Romania
In Romania, there are 5 destinations from Istanbul.
Non-stop flights to Bucharest are offered by Animawings, Tarom (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
To Cluj-Napoca and Constanța, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Iasi is Wizz Air Malta. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Direct flights to Timișoara are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Russia
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to lots of destinations in Russia, as there is a total of 16 airports that have direct services from Istanbul.
Direct flights to Grozny are offered by UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Non-stop flights to Kazan are offered by Nordwind, Pobeda and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Krasnodar with Aeroflot or Pobeda. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Makhachkala is Pobeda.
Non-stop flights to Mineralnye Vody are offered by Aeroflot, Azimuth and Red Wings. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop to Moscow Domodedovo with S7 Airlines or Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop to Moscow Sheremetyevo with Aeroflot or Southwind Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop to Moscow Vnukovo with Pobeda or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Moscow Zhukovsky with Southwind Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Novosibirsk is S7 Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop to Saint Petersburg with Aeroflot or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Samara with Red Wings. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop to Sochi with Aeroflot or Azimuth.
The only airline with direct flights to Tyumen is UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Vladikavkaz with Pobeda.
You can fly non-stop to Yekaterinburg with Aeroflot or Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Istanbul to Rwanda
In Rwanda, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Kigali. Direct flights to Kigali are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia there are several destinations from Istanbul (7 in total).
Direct flights to Abha are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Dammam is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Jeddah are offered by flyadeal, Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Medina with Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Istanbul to Riyadh there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are flyadeal, Flynas, Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
To Ta'if and Yanbu (Yenbo), you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Senegal
There is 1 destination in Senegal that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Dakar. Direct flights to Dakar are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Serbia
There are 3 destinations in Serbia that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
You can fly non-stop to Belgrade with Air Serbia or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
To Kraljevo and Niš, you can fly with Air Serbia.
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Flights from Istanbul to Seychelles
In Seychelles, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Mahé. Direct flights to Mahé are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Singapore
Singapore is the only destination in Singapore with direct flights from Istanbul. You can fly non-stop to Singapore with Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Slovenia
There is 1 destination in Slovenia that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Ljubljana. Direct flights to Ljubljana are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Somalia
Mogadishu is the only destination in Somalia with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Mogadishu are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to South Africa
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to South Africa, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Cape Town and Johannesburg, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to South Korea
In South Korea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Seoul. Non-stop flights to Seoul are offered by Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), Korean Air (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Spain
In Spain there are several destinations from Istanbul (6 in total).
You can fly non-stop to Barcelona with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Vueling.
The only airline with direct flights to Bilbao is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Madrid are offered by Air Europa (SkyTeam), Euroairlines and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All direct flights from Istanbul to Málaga, Seville and Valencia are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Sri Lanka
There is 1 destination in Sri Lanka that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Colombo. Direct flights to Colombo are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Sudan
In Sudan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Port Sudan. You can fly non-stop to Port Sudan with Badr Airlines or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Sweden
In Sweden, there are 2 destinations from Istanbul.
To Gothenburg and Stockholm (Arlanda), you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Switzerland
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Switzerland, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Geneva and Zürich, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Syria
There are 2 destinations in Syria that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
To Aleppo and Damascus, you can fly with Syrian Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Taiwan
Taipei is the only destination in Taiwan with direct flights from Istanbul. Direct flights to Taipei are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Tajikistan
There is 1 destination in Tajikistan that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Dushanbe. You can fly non-stop to Dushanbe with Somon Air or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Tanzania
In Tanzania, there are 3 destinations from Istanbul.
All direct flights from Istanbul to Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Thailand
There are 2 destinations in Thailand that have non-stop flights from Istanbul.
You can fly non-stop to Bangkok with Thai Airways (Star Alliance) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Phuket is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Tunisia
Tunis is the only destination in Tunisia with direct flights from Istanbul. Non-stop flights to Tunis are offered by Nouvelair, Tunisair and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Turkmenistan
In Turkmenistan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Ashgabat. You can fly non-stop to Ashgabat with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Turkmenistan Airlines.
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Flights from Istanbul to Uganda
There is 1 destination in Uganda that has a direct connection from Istanbul, which is Entebbe. Direct flights to Entebbe are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to United Arab Emirates, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Dubai are offered by Emirates, Flydubai and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Dubai (Sharjah) with Air Arabia.
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Flights from Istanbul to United Kingdom
In United Kingdom there are several destinations from Istanbul (8 in total).
You can fly non-stop to Birmingham with easyJet or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Edinburgh is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to Liverpool with easyJet.
You can fly non-stop to London Gatwick with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to London Heathrow with British Airways (Oneworld) or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to London Luton with easyJet or Wizz Air.
To London Stansted and Manchester, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to United States
You can fly non-stop from Istanbul to lots of destinations in United States, as there is a total of 14 airports that have direct services from Istanbul.
All direct flights from Istanbul to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Newark, San Francisco, Seattle / Tacoma and Washington are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan there are several destinations from Istanbul (6 in total).
Direct flights to Bukhara are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Fergana is Centrum Air.
You can fly non-stop to Samarkand with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Uzbekistan Airways.
From Istanbul to Tashkent there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and Uzbekistan Airways.
Direct flights to Termez are offered by Fly Khiva.
You can fly non-stop to Urgench with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Uzbekistan Airways.
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Flights from Istanbul to Venezuela
In Venezuela, the only destination that has a direct flight from Istanbul is Caracas. Direct flights to Caracas are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Istanbul to Vietnam
In Vietnam, there are 2 destinations from Istanbul.
To Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Domestic flights from Istanbul
Flights from Istanbul to Turkey
There are lots of domestic flights from Istanbul (IST). 45 airports in Turkey have direct flights from the airport.
All direct flights from Istanbul to Adıyaman, Ağrı, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Batman, Bingöl, Bodrum, Cukurova, Dalaman, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Edremit / Balıkesir, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Gaziantep, Gazipaşa, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır and Isparta are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Izmir with Pegasus or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All direct flights from Istanbul to Kahramanmaraş, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Konya, Kütahya, Malatya, Mardin, Muş, Nevşehir, Ordu / Giresun, Rize–Artvin, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Sirnak, Sivas, Tokat, Trabzon, Van and Zonguldak are operated by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Alternative airports near Istanbul
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Istanbul (IST). The nearest airports to Istanbul (IST) are Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW) and Tekirdağ (TEQ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Istanbul?
There are 3 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Çorlu Airport (TEQ).
What is the best airport to fly from Istanbul?
The most convenient airport to fly from Istanbul is Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST).
How many airlines fly from Istanbul?
There are 99 airlines flying from Istanbul to 308 airports around the world, as of October 2026.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and Pobeda operate most flights from Istanbul. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Istanbul?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Istanbul.
How many nonstop flights are there from Istanbul?
There are roughly 21,476 flights departing from Istanbul every month (or 5,012 flights each week), to a total of 308 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Istanbul Airport?
The official name of Istanbul Airport is Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy).
What is the airport code of Istanbul Airport?
The airport code of Istanbul Airport is IST.
What are the most popular flights from Istanbul?
Izmir, Antalya and Ankara are the 3 most popular routes from Istanbul. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Istanbul, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Istanbul?
| Istanbul to Izmir | 1h 5m |
| Istanbul to Antalya | 1h 25m |
| Istanbul to Ankara | 1h 10m |
| Istanbul to Ercan, Northern Cyprus | 1h 35m |
| Istanbul to Tashkent | 4h 35m |
