How long is the flight from New York to Istanbul?

Non-stop flights on JFK → IST are typically around 10 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Istanbul?

The main carriers on this route are Turkish, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Istanbul?

Historically the lowest fares land in February, November, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book New York to Istanbul?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

JFK → IST

New York to Istanbul flights.

Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → Istanbul (IST), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~10h non-stop
Airlines
Turkish, United
Cheapest months
February, November, March

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New York → Istanbul · 30 fares12-month low · $291

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Cheapest
N0 · N0 502
OutboundJFK → ISTMon, Sep 28 · 4:10 AM· 12h 30m· 2 stops
$291
one-way
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → SAWSat, Sep 12 · 10:20 PM· 10h 50m· 1 stop
$293
one-way
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N0 · N0 504
OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Sep 29 · 5:25 PM· 10h 35m· 1 stop
$304
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → SAWTue, Sep 22 · 3:10 AM· 12h 40m· 2 stops
$305
one-way
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → SAWSun, Sep 13 · 10:20 PM· 10h 50m· 1 stop
$311
one-way
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → ISTSat, Sep 26 · 10:20 PM· 11h 10m· 1 stop
$311
one-way
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N0 · N0 502
OutboundJFK → SAWSun, Sep 27 · 4:05 AM· 11h 55m· 2 stops
$318
one-way
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N0 · N0 502
OutboundJFK → ISTSun, Sep 20 · 4:15 AM· 10h 35m· 1 stop
$318
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → SAWWed, Sep 16 · 3:10 AM· 12h 55m· 2 stops
$319
one-way
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → SAWSat, Sep 19 · 10:20 PM· 11h· 1 stop
$323
one-way
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N0 · N0 504
OutboundJFK → SAWWed, Sep 30 · 5:25 PM· 12h 5m· 2 stops
$324
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 618
OutboundJFK → SAWWed, Sep 2 · 3:10 AM· 12h 55m· 2 stops
$343
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWThu, Sep 10 · 12:30 AM· 12h 50m· 2 stops
$344
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWWed, Sep 9 · 12:30 AM· 12h 55m· 2 stops
$344
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWTue, Sep 15 · 12:30 AM· 13h 5m· 2 stops
$346
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWMon, Sep 7 · 12:30 AM· 13h 5m· 2 stops
$348
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWSat, Sep 19 · 12:30 AM· 13h 5m· 2 stops
$349
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWWed, Sep 23 · 12:30 AM· 12h 55m· 2 stops
$349
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWTue, Sep 8 · 12:30 AM· 13h· 2 stops
$350
one-way
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Icelandair · FI 614
OutboundJFK → SAWFri, Sep 11 · 12:30 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
$350
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 142
OutboundJFK → ISTWed, Sep 16 · 1:35 PM· 11h 10m· 1 stop
$359
one-way
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Virgin Atlantic · VS 46
OutboundJFK → ISTWed, Sep 2 · 11:00 PM· 11h 15m· 1 stop
$378
one-way
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Qatar Airways · QR 704
OutboundJFK → ISTMon, Oct 12 · 3:20 PM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnIST ← JFKWed, Oct 28 · 10:50 AM· 18h 30m· 1 stop
$539
total round-trip
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Turkish Airlines · TK 012
OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Sep 22 · 4:25 AM· 9h 50m· Non-stop
ReturnIST ← JFKSun, Oct 25 · 5:05 AM· 10h 50m· Non-stop
$634
total round-trip
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LOT Polish Airlines · LO 027
OutboundJFK → ISTThu, Dec 17 · 3:35 AM· 11h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnIST ← JFKMon, Jan 18 · 12:00 PM· 12h 15m· 1 stop
$703
total round-trip
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British Airways · BA 182
OutboundJFK → ISTSun, Dec 27 · 4:20 AM· 10h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnIST ← JFKThu, Dec 31 · 4:35 AM· 12h 35m· 1 stop
$754
total round-trip
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JU · JU 501
OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PM· 10h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnIST ← JFKFri, Dec 25 · 1:40 PM· 12h 10m· 1 stop
$797
total round-trip
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Lufthansa · LH 411
OutboundJFK → ISTWed, Mar 3 · 10:30 PM· 10h 25m· 2 stops
ReturnIST ← JFKSat, Mar 6 · 8:55 PM· 16h 55m· 1 stop
$824
total round-trip
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Etihad Airways · EY 2
OutboundJFK → ISTMon, Aug 24 · 7:45 PM· 17h 35m· 1 stop
ReturnIST ← JFKWed, Sep 9 · 10:45 AM· 18h 55m· 1 stop
$854
total round-trip
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EgyptAir · MS 986
OutboundJFK → ISTWed, May 19 · 4:55 PM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnIST ← JFKTue, Jun 22 · 3:35 PM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
$857
total round-trip
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About New York → Istanbul

Turkish Airlines 3x daily to their sprawling new IST terminal. Free stopover hotel program and strong onward-to-Asia-via-IST pricing.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 10 hours. Major carriers on this route include Turkish, United. Fares are usually cheapest in February, November, March — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: New York to Istanbul

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → IST for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Jul
Peak
from $1027
Aug
Shoulder
from $731
Sep
Low
from $634
Oct
Low
from $539
Nov
Low
from $635
Dec
Shoulder
from $703
Jan
Shoulder
from $705
Feb
Low
from $649
Mar
Shoulder
from $710
Apr
No data
May
Shoulder
from $857
Jun
Peak
from $1019

Cheapest next 12 months: October from $539 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to Istanbul?
Non-stop flights on JFK → IST are typically around 10 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Istanbul?
The main carriers on this route are Turkish, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Istanbul?
Historically the lowest fares land in February, November, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to Istanbul?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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