What are the best holidays to spend in Istanbul?

The best holidays to experience in Istanbul include: Republic Day, national pride and celebrations on October 29 Eid al-Fitr, festive atmosphere marking the end of Ramadan with family gatherings in April or May Eid al-Adha, significant religious holiday with communal prayers and feasts in June or July New Year's Eve, lively celebrations welcoming the new year with fireworks and parties on December 31.

What are the most exciting events happening in Istanbul?

The best events to attend in Istanbul include: Istanbul Film Festival, an annual event showcasing international and Turkish films Istanbul Music Festival, a celebration of classical music featuring renowned artists Istanbul Biennial, a contemporary art exhibition held every two years with global participation Istanbul Tulip Festival, a month-long festival celebrating the city's tulip heritage with colorful displays throughout parks.

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Overview: Düsseldorf to Istanbul flight

Flights from Düsseldorf to Istanbul depart on average 55 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $51 (€47) if you book in advance.

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Price information

Distance

1266 miles (2039 km)

Average flight duration

5h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

$51 (€47)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

3h 5m

Cheapest month to travel

December

First flight

01:10

Last flight

21:15

Price information

The cheapest flights from Düsseldorf to Istanbul

Showing times and prices for Jan 15

Cheapest

$54

Average

$58

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Düsseldorf to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

12:10PM3h15

Düsseldorf

03:25PMIstanbul

$541One-way

0 transfers

08:45AM3h10

Düsseldorf

11:55AMIstanbul

$541One-way

0 transfers

02:50PM3h10

Düsseldorf

06:00PMIstanbul

$551One-way

0 transfers

10:35AM3h05

Düsseldorf

01:40PMIstanbul

$641One-way

0 transfers

02:15PM3h05

Düsseldorf

05:20PMIstanbul

$641One-way

0 transfers

Düsseldorf to Istanbul flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
pegasus	06:00PM Düsseldorf	10h20	04:20AM Istanbul	0 transfersDirect
pegasus	05:45AM Düsseldorf	3h10	08:55AM Istanbul	0 transfersDirect
pegasus	06:30AM Düsseldorf	3h10	09:40AM Istanbul	0 transfersDirect
pegasus	10:35AM Düsseldorf	3h05	01:40PM Istanbul	0 transfersDirect
pegasus	02:15PM Düsseldorf	3h05	05:20PM Istanbul	0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Düsseldorf to Istanbul?

The best time to book your flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul is 84 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Düsseldorf to Istanbul route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Düsseldorf to Istanbul per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul.

Flights

from $347

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The fastest flights from Düsseldorf to Istanbul

Showing times and prices for Jan 15

Fastest Journey

3 h 5 m

Average

5 h 10 m

Flights per day

Distance

2039 km

Of the 10 flights that leave Düsseldorf for Istanbul every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jan 15 the direct flights cover the 2039 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .

The slowest flights will take 16 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

10:35AM3h05

Düsseldorf

01:40PMIstanbul

$641One-way

0 transfers

02:15PM3h05

Düsseldorf

05:20PMIstanbul

$641One-way

0 transfers

05:45AM3h10

Düsseldorf

08:55AMIstanbul

$661One-way

0 transfers

06:30AM3h10

Düsseldorf

09:40AMIstanbul

$661One-way

0 transfers

08:45AM3h10

Düsseldorf

11:55AMIstanbul

$541One-way

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ReviewsReviews for the flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul

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Pros

Comfort

Relaxation

Cons

Price

My flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul was simply great and deserves a positive review. The two outstanding positive features of this trip were the comfort and relaxation. The flight was extremely comfortable, from the spacious seats to the friendly and attentive crew. The amenities on board helped to make the journey absolutely relaxing. Even during a long flight, I felt fresh and rested. The flight also provided an opportunity to enjoy the gorgeous views from the windows and appreciate the time in the air. The opportunity to sit back, relax and watch the clouds was truly remarkable. A small drawback was the price of the air ticket, which was a little higher. Nevertheless, the positive aspects of the trip far outweighed this small disadvantage. Overall, my flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul was extremely pleasant and friendly. The comfort, relaxation and quality of the flight experience make this connection a recommendable option for travellers, even if it is a little more expensive.

Pros

Quick

Uncomplicated

Cons

Nothing

I had a direct flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and it was really world class. The flight was on time for 3 hours except for 10 minutes. The staff were super friendly. There was food on board and drinks. My luggage arrived and was undamaged. Both airports are really nice and big. The cleanliness on the plane was good to very good and the staff was super friendly. Price-performance ratio was good. The comfort of the seats was also good, as it is in economy on a plane. There were mobile phone charging facilities at the seat.

Pros

Cheap flight

Direct connection

Cons

Long waiting time at the check in counter

Too many people on the plane

Here I would like to share my experience for the flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul. When I arrived at the airport in Düsseldorf, there was a very long queue, already at check-in, and it took an hour and a half to even check in. There was also a long wait at the security checkpoints. The flight itself was quite good, but the plane was very cold, i.e. the air conditioning was turned up very high and it was cold in the plane. One toilet was out of order, so there was a traffic jam in front of the toilets. The toilets were clean under the circumstances. The price-performance ratio is unbeatable, the flight was very cheap. However, it was very noisy on the plane and the space was very small.

Pros

Comfort

Price-performance ratio

Cleanliness (hygiene)

Cons

Equipment (socket)

My flight ticket from Düsseldorf to Istanbul was really great! I was impressed by the comfort on the plane and was able to travel in a relaxed manner. The price-performance ratio was also great, I didn't pay too much. I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the aircraft, everything was tidy. But here comes the catch: unfortunately, there were no power sockets. That was a bit annoying, especially if you want to work while travelling. Nevertheless, if comfort, good value for money and cleanliness are important to you and you can do without power sockets, this flight ticket is definitely recommendable. I had a pleasant journey.

Airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia flights from Düsseldorf to Istanbul

You can travel by flight to Istanbul from Düsseldorf with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia for as low as $55 (€50). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Turkish Airlines is Turkey’s leading airline and you can choose between EcoFly, ExtraFly, PrimeFly, Business Ticket for your next flight between Düsseldorf and Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines from Düsseldorf to Istanbul flight information:

Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $72

FAQs: Düsseldorf to Istanbul Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Istanbul.

Cheap plane tickets from Düsseldorf to Istanbul can start from as little as $52 (€47) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Düsseldorf to Istanbul is $114 (€104); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Düsseldorf to Istanbul flight travel time is 3 h 5 min for the 1264 mile (2039 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul leaves at 12: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul leaves at 11: 55 PM.

Yes, there are 12 direct flights a day from Düsseldorf to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.

Take the Düsseldorf to Istanbul flight with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia or LOT Polish Airlines. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the route to Istanbul from Düsseldorf as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Flights from Düsseldorf to Istanbul generally leave from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

Dusseldorf Airport is 10.5 km away from Düsseldorf city centre and Istanbul Airport is 44.2 km from Istanbul city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Düsseldorf to Istanbul by plane is January.

Yes, you can take a flight from Düsseldorf to Istanbul.

There is a time difference of 2 hours between Düsseldorf and Istanbul in winter and a time difference of 1 hour in summer.

The best seasons to visit Istanbul are spring and fall. The best weather to explore Istanbul is from April - June and September - November.

The best holidays to experience in Istanbul include:

Republic Day, national pride and celebrations on October 29
Eid al-Fitr, festive atmosphere marking the end of Ramadan with family gatherings in April or May
Eid al-Adha, significant religious holiday with communal prayers and feasts in June or July
New Year's Eve, lively celebrations welcoming the new year with fireworks and parties on December 31.

The best events to attend in Istanbul include:

Istanbul Film Festival, an annual event showcasing international and Turkish films
Istanbul Music Festival, a celebration of classical music featuring renowned artists
Istanbul Biennial, a contemporary art exhibition held every two years with global participation
Istanbul Tulip Festival, a month-long festival celebrating the city's tulip heritage with colorful displays throughout parks.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).

Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (e.g., a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.

Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Items such as sharp objects, large containers of liquids (over 100 ml), and certain electronics may be restricted due to security regulations.

Whether you need a passport for your flight to Istanbul depends on several factors, including the countries involved and your citizenship. Here are some general guidelines:

Domestic Flights: If both cities are within the same country, a government-issued ID (e.g., a national ID card or driver’s license) is usually sufficient. However, specific requirements may vary depending on local regulations.
International Flights: If the cities are in different countries, a passport is typically required. In some cases, additional documentation, such as a visa or entry permit, may also be necessary.

To avoid any issues, always check the entry requirements for your destination country and confirm the documentation required by your airline before traveling.

Popular airports from Düsseldorf to Istanbul

Düsseldorf

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The major airport for departures in Düsseldorf is Dusseldorf Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dusseldorf Airport for your trip from Düsseldorf to Istanbul.

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