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Cheap Flights from New York to Istanbul

11-19 hours with connections flight. Airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad +2 more. Fares from $700.

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New York to Istanbul Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 11-19 hours with connections
  • Direct Flights: No (connection required)
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: IST or SAW
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $700-1500 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: May, June, September
  • Priciest: December, January, March

Airlines Flying New York to Istanbul

EmiratesQatar AirwaysEtihadTurkish AirlinesDelta

Common connection cities: London, Paris, Frankfurt

Consider a stopover to break up the journey and explore another city.

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Tips for Cheap New York to Istanbul Flights

1Turkish Airlines operates nonstop flights from JFK to Istanbul in just 10 hours, making it one of the shortest routes to Asia. Book 2-3 months ahead for $700-900 fares.
2Istanbul Airport is modern and efficient, located 35km from the city center. The HAVAIST shuttle costs $3-4 and reaches Taksim in 60 minutes, or take a taxi for $20-25.
3November through March offers the lowest fares ($700-900) with cooler weather. Avoid July-August heat and December holidays when prices exceed $1,200.
4The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Bosphorus cruise are must-dos. Buy an Istanbul Museum Pass for $100 to skip lines at major attractions.
5Turkish Airlines is known for excellent service and generous baggage allowance. Istanbul also makes a perfect stopover hub for onward travel to Asia or Africa.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Istanbul fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Istanbul

Nonstop flights from New York JFK to Istanbul take approximately 10 hours on Turkish Airlines. This is one of the shortest routes from the US East Coast to a major Asian city. Return flights are slightly shorter at 11-12 hours due to headwinds.

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