Flight from New York (NYC) to Istanbul (IST) from $736
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Cheapest flight from $736 
Departure and arrival airport NYC-IST
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Are you looking for cheap flights from New York to Istanbul? Check out our offers and you are guaranteed to find the best flight deals. Flights to Istanbul start from $736 in December 2025.
Whether you are planning to spend an enjoyable holiday in Turkey or are travelling to Istanbul for a business meeting, booking your flight at lufthansa.com takes you on a comfortable journey from USA to your desired flight destination.
We also make sure that your flight is as relaxing as possible, so you can enjoy your journey from New York to Istanbul stress free. You just need to specify the month in which you wish to fly. The cheapest flight from New York to Istanbul is available for $736 in December 2025.
Please note: To provide you with the widest possible selection of flight destinations, some of the direct flights or connecting flights on lufthansa.com are operated by our partner airlines, which may result in a different flight experience than with Lufthansa.
Flying from New York to Istanbul: tips and information for your trip
Book your comfortable flight from New York to Istanbul today and come to Istanbul, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations! A pleasant combination of geographical beauty and rich cultural tradition, Istanbul has something for just about everybody. Take a leisurely cruise along the Bosporus Strait and take in the expansive and stunning view of Istanbul during a sunset. The Historical Peninsula, with cultural icons such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace all in close proximity to each other, is another famed tourist location. The Bomonti Antiques Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are popular shopping spots. They are great places for bargain hunting (be it for carpets or antiques), or simply enjoying a nice warm cup of Turkish coffee. Istanbul is also a hit with foodies, with local restaurants serving fresh seafood from the Bosphorus Strait, Aegean Sea and Black Sea, as well as tasty Turkish desserts such as ekmek kadayıfı, baklava, and ayva tatlısı. Soak yourself in hot water at one of Istanbul's luxurious public baths. Two such baths, the Çinili Hamam and Süleymaniye Hamam, are enduring symbols of the Ottoman Empire and are relaxing and beautiful. Book your flight from New York to Istanbul (NYC – IST) today and enjoy your stay in this beautiful city!
Important information for your trip
Current weather in Istanbul
Mostly sunny
Today
19 Mar.
39.2 / 44.6 °F
Tomorrow
20 Mar.
41 / 46.4 °F
Friday
21 Mar.
41 / 50 °F
Saturday
22 Mar.
39.2 / 53.6 °F
Sunday
23 Mar.
39.2 / 55.4 °F
Monday
24 Mar.
50 / 59 °F
Tuesday
25 Mar.
51.8 / 62.6 °F
Wednesday
26 Mar.
51.8 / 64.4 °F
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Prices for flights from New York to Istanbul start at $736 at lufthansa.com.
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Premium Economy Class is our extra comfortable travel class, perfect for long-haul flights. Enjoy numerous advantages such as extra wide seating with increased reclining for a relaxing flight.
