- Must visit
Istanbul Modern
Leading contemporary art museum on the Bosphorus with strong Turkish and international exhibitions in a landmark waterfront building.
Cheapest price
$305
Average price
$749
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Flights per day
83
Distance
3235 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lisbon to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Istanbul will cost around $749 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $305.
Of the 83 flights that leave Lisbon for Istanbul onMon, Aug 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct flights cover the 3235 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the longest flights will take 4 h 45 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.
LO426 · LO137
LO426 · LO135
PC1562 · PC2183
PC1562 · PC2181
KL1578 · KL1961
TK1780
TK1756
TK1760
TP6452
TP6450Flights from Lisbon to Istanbul depart on average 59 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $78 if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2010 miles (3235 km) distance in 7h 0m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2010 miles (3235 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 |
Flights per day 59 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 7h 0m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Istanbul flights for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA507 · BA720 | 6:50 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 27h35 | 12:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA507 · BA718 | 6:50 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 22h25 | 7:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA507 · BA716 | 6:50 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 17h40 | 2:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1448+ TK8140 | 7:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 15h40 | 1:10 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1450+ TK8140 | 7:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h50 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1586+ KL3102 | 7:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 23h15 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1586 · KL1959 | 7:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h35 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1586+ KL3104 | 7:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 25h10 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1586+ KL3100 | 7:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h20 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1160 · UX1683 | 8:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 15h50 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK194 · EK2214 | 9:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 25h50 | 1:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK194 · EK123 | 9:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 15h05 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK194 · EK2094 | 9:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h05 | 5:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK194 · EK117 | 9:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 22h15 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK194 · EK121 | 9:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h35 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
GQ670 · GQ923 | 11:15 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h15 | 8:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
A3723 · A3992 | 12:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 11h55 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3723 · A3990 | 12:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h05 | 9:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3723+ A33154 | 12:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h20 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3723 · A3994 | 12:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 17h15 | 7:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3723+ A33152 | 12:40 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 14h40 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1578 · KL1959 | 5:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h20 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1578+ KL3100 | 5:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h05 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1578+ KL3104 | 5:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 15h55 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1578 · KL1961 | 5:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h20 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1578+ KL3102 | 5:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 14h00 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1171 · LH1300 | 5:05 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h55 | 5:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1125 · AF1390 | 5:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h55 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP6450 | 5:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 12:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1780 | 5:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 12:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO4798+ LO133 | 7:05 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 28h00 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4798+ LO135 | 7:05 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h35 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4798+ LO137 | 7:05 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 14h45 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA509 · BA718 | 7:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h05 | 7:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA509 · BA720 | 7:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 15h15 | 12:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA509 · BA700 | 7:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 29h50 | 3:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA509 · BA716 | 7:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 28h25 | 1:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1173 · LH1304 | 7:25 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 12h10 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1173 · LH1300 | 7:25 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h35 | 5:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1152 · UX1683 | 7:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 28h20 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8120+ TK1450 | 8:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h20 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8120+ TK1452 | 8:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 13h25 | 11:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6965+ LH1304 | 8:20 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 11h15 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8461 · VY3180 | 9:10 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 10h10 | 9:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1225 · AF1390 | 9:50 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 15h40 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP6454 | 10:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 5:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1756 | 10:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 5:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA501 · BA720 | 11:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 11h25 | 12:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA501 · BA716 | 11:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 24h35 | 1:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA501 · BA700 | 11:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 26h00 | 3:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA501 · BA718 | 11:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 29h55 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1150 · UX1683 | 11:35 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 24h20 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1580 · KL1961 | 11:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 11h25 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1580+ KL3100 | 11:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 27h10 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1580+ KL3104 | 11:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h00 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1580 · KL1959 | 11:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 26h25 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1025 · AF1390 | 12:15 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 13h15 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK192 · EK117 | 2:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 29h15 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK192 · EK121 | 2:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 25h35 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK192 · EK2214 | 2:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 32h50 | 1:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK192 · EK123 | 2:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 22h05 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK192 · EK2094 | 2:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 25h05 | 5:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1779 · LH1742 | 2:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h35 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6953+ LH1298 | 2:35 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 20h25 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6967+ LH1742 | 3:00 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h05 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1584 · KL1961 | 3:35 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 7h45 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1584+ KL3102 | 3:35 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 27h25 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1584 · KL1959 | 3:35 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 22h45 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1584+ KL3100 | 3:35 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 23h30 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1625 · AF1390 | 3:55 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 9h35 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1156 · UX1683 | 4:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h50 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1169 · LH1298 | 4:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h40 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP6452 | 4:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 11:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1760 | 4:45 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 4h45 | 11:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA505 · BA718 | 5:10 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 23h45 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA505 · BA716 | 5:10 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 18h25 | 1:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA505 · BA700 | 5:10 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 19h50 | 3:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA505 · BA720 | 5:10 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 29h15 | 12:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO426 · LO137 | 5:55 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 27h55 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO426 · LO133 | 5:55 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 17h10 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO426 · LO135 | 5:55 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 20h45 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6957+ LH1298 | 6:10 PM Humberto Delgado Airport | 16h50 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Leading contemporary art museum on the Bosphorus with strong Turkish and international exhibitions in a landmark waterfront building.
Major archaeology museum complex displaying masterpieces from ancient Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the classical world.
Restored church-museum famed for exceptional Byzantine mosaics and frescoes that rival the city’s most celebrated monuments.
Historic square between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, ideal for walking among Istanbul’s greatest imperial monuments.
Lively pedestrian avenue lined with historic passages, shops, consulates, and culture venues in the heart of Beyoğlu.
Historic uphill quarter around the tower with narrow lanes, old facades, and photogenic walks toward Karaköy.
Grilled minced lamb kebab from southeastern Turkey, served with vegetables and lavash. A staple in Istanbul kebab houses and a classic local favorite.
Rice pilaf, currants, pine nuts, and herbs stuffed into mussel shells. A famous Istanbul street food, especially along waterfront districts.
Layers of thin dough with pistachios or walnuts and syrup. An Ottoman dessert strongly associated with Istanbul's historic sweet shops.
Historic Sultanahmet restaurant known for refined Ottoman dishes and elegant service in a classic setting near major sights.
Beloved meyhane in Beyoğlu serving classic meze, rakı, and seasonal seafood in a lively, traditional tavern environment.
Established Bosphorus fish restaurant known for fresh seafood, meze, and water views. A polished choice for a classic Istanbul dinner.
Moderate for major city breaks: dining and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more than many nearby Turkish destinations.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare; larger tips are optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Istanbul flights use the Humberto Delgado Airport to Istanbul Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Istanbul airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Humberto Delgado Airport is 5 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Humberto Delgado 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Humberto Delgado Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Humberto Delgado Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
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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