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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 Hamburg Airport to Istanbul depart on average 56 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 10:30, the last at 18:35. The fastest flight covers the 1237 miles (1991 km) distance in 3h 5m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1237 miles (1991 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Flights per day 56 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 3h 5m |
First flight 10:30 AM |
Last flight 6:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1991 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Hamburg Airport to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Airport to Istanbul will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 5 flights that leave Hamburg Airport for Istanbul onThu, Jun 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct flights cover the 1991 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the longest flights will take 9 h 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Airport to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 1237 miles (1991 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
$144 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 12m 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 36h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Airport to Istanbul flights for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 3h20 | 4:25 PM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Hamburg Airport | 11h20 | 12:30 AM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Hamburg Airport | 3h10 | 5:30 PM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
![]() | 10:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 3h10 | 1:40 PM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 3h10 | 2:25 PM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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