Istanbul Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Istanbul

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Istanbul. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Istanbul, Turkey. As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Istanbul.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, Ukraine Airlines, Aeroflot, Air France, TAP Portugal, Royal Air Maroc, Lufthansa, Delta Airlines, KLM, American Airlines, British Airlines and Virgin Atlantic to name a few. Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Istanbul as well as direct flights to Istanbul through various airports located in the United States, Canada, UK and Europe. Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Istanbul.

   Istanbul Airport Information (IST)

The best way to find cheap flights to Istanbul is to fly into the Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (IST).   The Istanbul Ataturk Airport is the largest airport in Turkey and is the primary gateway into Istanbul.  The large amount of airlines that fly to the Ataturk International Airport makes it the best airport to search for cheap flights to Istanbul.  If you are searching for flights to the Istanbul International airport, please enter the airport code IST into the arrival city search box.  This will narrow your flight search to the Istanbul Ataturk International Airport.  For more information on the Istanbul Ataturk International Airport, please visit the Airport Information section below.

  Best Time To Fly To Istanbul

The best time to fly to Istanbul is between the months of April – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the hot summer season has not begun yet.  October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Istanbul.  November is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul. If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Istanbul.

   Cheap Flights From Istanbul

The Istanbul International Airport’s central location in Turkey makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Istanbul to Europe or Asia. There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Istanbul International Airport (IST). If you plan to fly within Turkey, you will need to catch a domestic flight from the Istanbul International Airport. Most domestic flights throughout Turkey are handled by Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Onur Air and AtlasGlobal.  To catch your domestic flight from the Istanbul International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Istanbul Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation. The Istanbul International Airport is located 54 km north west of Istanbul's city center. The best way to travel from the Istanbul International Airport to the Istanbul city center is to take a taxi or by car rental.  Taxis are the fastest and easiest way to leave the airport, especially if you have luggage. The Airport Railway is a short walk from the airport. It's another option for travelers with light luggage.  Visit the Istanbul Airport Public Tranportation website for more information on public transportation from the Airport to Istanbul.  A car or taxi takes 60 minutes to travel from the Istanbul Airport to the Istanbul city center. Taxis, private drivers, shuttles, and car rentals are all available at the Istanbul International Airport for your convenience. Once you are in Istanbul, taxis, bus, metro, trams and trains are the best way to get around the city. The public transportation system in general, is great in Istanbul. If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Turkey, you will probably want to hire a rental car. You can either rent a car at the Istanbul International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Istanbul. 

   Top Things To Do In Istanbul

Istanbul is the most modern city of Turkey. The bulk of the historic sights are on the European side of the city, which is divided by the Golden Horn. The center of the Old City, now known as Sultanahmet is where the main sights are clustered: Haghia Sophia, the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Istanbul has some wonderful restaurants where you can taste delicious Turkish cuisine. No matter what your budget, you can find great restaurants located along the Bosphorus. You can also find tea gardens and a few nightclubs in the Ortakoy district. A trip to Istanbul would not be complete without taking a boat ride and spending a few hours cruising down the Bosphorus Straits and marveling at the lavish Dolmabahce Palace.  This is one of the most beautiful stretches of scenery in Istanbul. Take a ferry out to the popular Prince Island. A picturesque beach town speckled in traditional Ottoman houses, and gorgeous beaches, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.