Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Istanbul (average of $917). Flying to Istanbul in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,531). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$1,730
February
$1,600
March
$1,388
April
$1,718
May
$1,688
June
$1,933
July
$2,048
August
$2,004
September
$2,045
October
$1,716
November
$1,739
December
$2,317
Peak Season:
Istanbul’s tourist season runs from April to the end of October and July and August are the busiest months. If you plan on visiting during these months, it’s recommended to search for flights to Turkey far in advance, especially around the festival dates, such as the Istanbul International Music Festival held every June and July. This highly prestigious event showcases classical music, ballet, opera and traditional music from a variety of well-known international artists. Many festival goers book a flight to Istanbul for the music and stay for a holiday.
Off Season:
The chill and wetness of winter fends off most visitors, but you will find fewer crowds and cheap flights and hotels.
Shoulder Season:
The shoulder seasons of April through June and September through October have mild weather, fewer tourists, and slightly lower hotel and flight prices. It is also when the Tulip Festival takes place. Although tulips are widely associated with Holland, they are also an important symbol in Turkish and Ottoman history and can be seen on tiles in mosques, literature and on royal clothing. The Tulip Era also signifies an Ottoman Empire period in history. To celebrate it, Istanbul parks are filled with different coloured tulips, for about 10-15 days during either March or April. This coincides with art exhibitions, photo contests and other events in Sultanahmet and Taksim Square. Another event which takes place during this period is The International Istanbul Film Festival offers movie buffs the chance to view Turkish movies with English subtitles. Starting late March and lasting two weeks, this festival is definitely for those travellers who are looking for something slightly different.
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).
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Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.
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Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.
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Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.
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Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.
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Flight was delayed, ground crew was not helpful. There’s little communication when boarding. Food was okay. Overall experience was okay.