- Must visit
Topkapı Palace Museum
Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul depart on average 89 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1158 miles (1865 km) distance in 3h 0m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1158 miles (1865 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Flights per day 89 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 3h 0m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$934
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Flights per day
75
Distance
1865 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul will cost around $934 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
Of the 75 flights that leave Frankfurt am Main for Istanbul onThu, Jun 18, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct flights cover the 1865 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Jun 18 the longest flights will take 3 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.
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LH1300Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 1158 miles (1865 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$160 Average price Cheapest | $537 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 26m 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 39h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA911 · BA720 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h45 | 12:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8330+ QR8 · QR237 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h40 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8330+ QR4 · QR237 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h40 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8330+ QR120 · QR237 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h40 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1598 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h10 | 11:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1814+ KL1961 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h20 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1814+ KL1959 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h20 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1814+ KL3100 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h05 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1814+ KL3102 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 13h00 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1019 | 7:05 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h25 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4848+ LO135 | 7:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h30 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4848+ LO137 | 7:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h40 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1298 | 8:55 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h05 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR70 · QR245 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 32h00 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR70 · QR239 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h20 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR70 · QR237 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h45 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1519 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h45 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1816+ KL1961 | 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h05 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1816+ KL3100 | 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h50 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1816+ KL3102 | 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h45 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA903 · BA720 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h45 | 12:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR5995+ QR8 · QR239 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h15 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5995+ QR12 · QR239 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h15 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5995+ QR4 · QR239 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h15 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5995+ QR16 · QR239 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h15 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5995+ QR8 · QR237 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h40 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5995+ QR4 · QR237 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h40 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
A3531+ A33158 | 10:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h05 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3831+ A33150 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h25 | 11:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3831 · A3994 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h45 | 7:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1588 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h10 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1818+ KL1961 | 11:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h35 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1818+ KL3102 | 11:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h15 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1619 | 12:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h20 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1300 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h05 | 4:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1820+ KL1961 | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 10h05 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1820+ KL3100 | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h50 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA905 · BA720 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h35 | 12:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA905 · BA716 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h05 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1219 | 3:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h20 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4944+ LO2301 | 4:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 27h25 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4896+ LO135 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h55 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4896+ LO137 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h05 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4896+ LO133 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h20 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR68 · QR245 | 5:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h20 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR68 · QR239 | 5:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h40 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR68 · QR237 | 5:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h05 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1304 | 5:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h05 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC996 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h05 | 9:40 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VF524 · VF3009 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h20 | 9:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF524 · VF3003 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h45 | 1:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF524 · VF3007 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h35 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF524 · VF3023 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h20 | 7:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF524+ VF3001 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h20 | 11:05 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF524+ VF3021 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h10 | 8:55 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF524+ VF3011 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h55 | 1:40 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF36 | 5:55 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h05 | 10:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH120 · LH1742 | 6:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h50 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1319 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1822+ KL1961 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h40 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1822+ KL3102 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h20 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1822+ KL3104 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 27h15 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1822+ KL3100 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h25 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3833 · A3990 | 6:55 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 13h50 | 9:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1594 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h00 | 11:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH122 · LH1742 | 7:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h50 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA907 · BA716 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h25 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO380 · LO133 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h05 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO380 · LO135 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h40 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO380 · LO137 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h50 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO380+ LO4507 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h45 | 1:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO380+ LO4505 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h55 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4914+ LO2301 | 8:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h25 | 8:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH124 · LH1742 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h50 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3533+ A33156 | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 13h30 | 11:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
Major complex of archaeology museums with artifacts from Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the ancient Near East.
Turkey’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for strong exhibitions and a Bosphorus-facing setting.
Historic heart of old Istanbul, linking Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and major Byzantine and Ottoman sites.
Bustling pedestrian avenue lined with historic buildings, shops, galleries, and the nostalgic tram.
Redeveloped waterfront promenade with Bosphorus views, public art, and strong social-media popularity.
Ring-shaped bread coated with sesame seeds, sold by street vendors and bakeries across Istanbul. It is a classic breakfast and snack food closely associated with daily life in the city.
A famous Istanbul street food of grilled fish served in bread, especially associated with the Eminönü waterfront. It is valued for its simple, fresh Bosphorus flavor.
Slow-cooked white bean stew, often served with rice and pickles. It is a comforting staple in traditional Istanbul lokantas and can be made simply or with meat.
Respected modern lokanta serving polished Turkish home-style cooking, meze, and seasonal dishes. Stylish but grounded in tradition.
Well-known restaurant in Eminönü famous for kebabs, lahmacun, and views over the Golden Horn. Established, lively, and popular with both locals and visitors.
Long-running Üsküdar lokanta known for hearty everyday Turkish dishes, soups, stews, and classic desserts. Casual, authentic, and very local in feel.
Moderate for most tourists. Street food and transit are good value, while hotels and upscale dining in central areas cost more.
Around 5-10% in casual restaurants and 10% in nicer places if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated for hotel staff and delivery.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul flights use the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Istanbul Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt am Main Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Hahn Airport.
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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