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Istanbul Modern
Türkiye’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art on the Karaköy waterfront, known for major Turkish and international exhibitions.
Flights from Düsseldorf to Istanbul depart on average 82 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 17 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1266 miles (2039 km) distance in 3h 5m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1266 miles (2039 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Flights per day 82 |
Direct flights 17 |
Fastest flight 3h 5m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$671
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Flights per day
114
Distance
2039 km
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.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Istanbul will cost around $671 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
Of the 114 flights that leave Düsseldorf for Istanbul onMon, Jun 01, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct flights cover the 2039 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the longest flights will take 3 h 10 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.
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PC1012Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 1266 miles (2039 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$159 Average price Cheapest | $586 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Istanbul flights for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL3104+ KL1796 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h35 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3100+ KL1796 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h45 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1961+ KL1796 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h00 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3102+ KL1796 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h35 | 8:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1107 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 19h35 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1530 | 7:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h20 | 11:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1016 | 8:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h10 | 12:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1006 | 8:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH71 · LH1300 | 8:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h15 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1524 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h20 | 2:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SK1630 · SK6277 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h30 | 3:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO3839 · LO2301 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h10 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO404 · LO137 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h25 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO135 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h15 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO133 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h40 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1672 | 10:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h20 | 2:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO404 · LO3837 · LO2301 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h10 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO404 · LO3815 · LO2301 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 33h10 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO404 · LO3825 · LO2301 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 33h10 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH73 · LH1300 | 10:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h30 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1008 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h10 | 2:50 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
GQ891 · GQ670 | 11:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 20h15 | 8:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h55 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF90 | 12:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h10 | 4:15 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL3104+ KL1800 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h30 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800+ KL1961 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h55 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3102+ KL1800 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h30 | 8:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF26 | 1:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h15 | 5:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1012 | 1:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h10 | 5:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1002 | 1:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h10 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA921 · BA720 | 2:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h45 | 12:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA921 · BA716 | 2:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h20 | 2:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3104+ KL1802 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h25 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2023 · KL2352+ KL1802 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1961+ KL1802 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h50 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1409+ KL2352+ KL1802 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2017 · KL2352+ KL1802 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1411+ KL2352+ KL1802 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1390+ AF1507 | 2:35 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h55 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1526 | 2:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h20 | 7:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
MS734 · MS9295 | 3:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h50 | 12:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1622 · SK6277 | 3:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h20 | 3:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH75 · LH116 · LH1742 | 3:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h35 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
VF28 | 4:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h15 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1004 | 5:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h10 | 9:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL3100+ KL1804 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h50 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1961+ KL1804 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h05 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2023 · KL2352+ KL1804 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h15 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2021 · LH1742 | 6:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h35 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1528 | 6:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h15 | 11:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1676 | 7:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h15 | 11:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1390+ AF1007 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3835 · LO2301 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h50 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO408 · LO3837 · LO2301 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h50 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO408 · LO137 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 27h05 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO135 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 19h55 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408+ LO4510 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h10 | 12:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3839 · LO2301 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h50 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO408 · LO133 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h20 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408+ LO4505 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 26h10 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3827 · LO2301 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h50 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO408+ LO4507 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h00 | 1:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF30 | 8:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h15 | 12:30 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR5510+ QR142 · QR237 | 8:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 33h40 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5510+ QR138 · QR237 | 8:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 33h40 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
VF92 | 1:15 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h10 | 5:25 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1014 | 1:50 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h10 | 6:00 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC5004 · PC4553 | 2:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h40 | 11:00 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5004 · PC2005 | 2:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h05 | 10:25 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Türkiye’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art on the Karaköy waterfront, known for major Turkish and international exhibitions.
The former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and imperial collections that reveal centuries of court life.
A major complex of archaeology museums near Gülhane, famous for classical antiquities and artifacts from ancient civilizations.
The historic heart of old Istanbul, surrounded by major monuments and ideal for first-time visitors exploring on foot.
The city’s best-known pedestrian avenue, lined with historic buildings, shops, passages, galleries, and constant urban energy.
A fashionable Bosphorus promenade in Karaköy that has become highly popular for strolling, views, and contemporary city atmosphere.
A ring-shaped bread crusted with sesame seeds, widely eaten in Istanbul for breakfast or as a street snack with tea and cheese.
A classic Istanbul street food of grilled fish served in bread with salad and onion, especially associated with the Eminönü waterfront.
A traditional Turkish stew of white beans, often cooked with butter or meat and commonly served with rice in Istanbul lokantas.
One of Istanbul's best-known fine dining restaurants, blending Turkish ingredients with modern technique and offering panoramic city views.
A stylish, established lokanta serving refined Turkish home-style dishes and meze, popular for both lunch and evening dining.
Well-known terrace restaurant near Eminönü, famous for kebabs, pistachio specialties, and sweeping views over the Golden Horn.
Moderate for tourists: local food and transit are affordable, while hotels and upscale dining in central areas cost more.
Around 5-10% in casual restaurants and 10% in nicer places. Round up taxis. Small tips for hotel staff are appreciated; not expected for fast food.
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