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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 Munich to Istanbul depart on average 84 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 983 miles (1583 km) distance in 2h 35m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 983 miles (1583 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Flights per day 84 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$293
Average price
$1224
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Flights per day
71
Distance
1583 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Munich to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Istanbul will cost around $1224 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $293.
Of the 71 flights that leave Munich for Istanbul onSat, May 30, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct flights cover the 1583 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sat, May 30 the longest flights will take 2 h 40 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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PC1026Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $122. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $122, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 983 miles (1583 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$169 Average price | $160 Average price Cheapest | $333 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 40m Average total duration 31h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Istanbul:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Istanbul costing on average $169 (€136).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Istanbul flights for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK1636 | 7:25 PM Munich Airport | 2h45 | 11:10 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO354+ LO4505 | 7:40 PM Munich Airport | 26h15 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO354 · LO137 | 7:40 PM Munich Airport | 27h10 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO354 · LO135 | 7:40 PM Munich Airport | 20h00 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1024 | 7:50 PM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 11:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO4908+ LO137 | 8:30 PM Munich Airport | 26h20 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4908+ LO135 | 8:30 PM Munich Airport | 19h10 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1858+ KL1959 | 8:50 PM Munich Airport | 18h30 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1858+ KL1961 | 8:50 PM Munich Airport | 27h30 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1858+ KL3102 | 8:50 PM Munich Airport | 23h10 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1858+ KL3100 | 8:50 PM Munich Airport | 19h15 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR4699+ QR142 · QR237 | 9:05 PM Munich Airport | 33h15 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4699+ QR138 · QR237 | 9:05 PM Munich Airport | 33h15 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4699+ QR138 · QR245 | 9:05 PM Munich Airport | 24h50 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO4974+ LO2101 | 10:10 PM Munich Airport | 11h20 | 10:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1742 | 10:30 PM Munich Airport | 2h35 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
AF1123 · AF1390 | 6:30 AM Munich Airport | 20h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1848+ KL3102 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 13h00 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1848+ KL3100 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 9h05 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1848 · KL1959 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 8h20 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1848 · KL1961 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 17h20 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO356 · LO135 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 8h40 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO356 · LO133 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 5h05 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO356 · LO137 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 15h50 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO356+ LO4505 | 7:00 AM Munich Airport | 14h55 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1638 | 7:15 AM Munich Airport | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA941 · BA718 | 7:30 AM Munich Airport | 10h25 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA941 · BA720 | 7:30 AM Munich Airport | 15h50 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3434+ A33447 | 8:55 AM Munich Airport | 7h00 | 4:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1026 | 9:20 AM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1850+ KL1961 | 9:25 AM Munich Airport | 14h55 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1850+ KL1959 | 9:25 AM Munich Airport | 5h55 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1850+ KL3100 | 9:25 AM Munich Airport | 6h40 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1850+ KL3102 | 9:25 AM Munich Airport | 10h35 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1423 | 9:35 AM Munich Airport | 16h55 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR60 · QR239 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 28h30 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR60 · QR237 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 20h20 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR60 · QR245 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 11h55 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO352 · LO133 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 26h05 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO352 · LO137 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 12h50 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO352+ LO4505 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 11h55 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO352 · LO135 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 5h40 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR3668+ QR146 · QR239 | 10:25 AM Munich Airport | 28h05 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR3668+ QR142 · QR237 | 10:25 AM Munich Airport | 19h55 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR3668+ QR142 · QR239 | 10:25 AM Munich Airport | 28h05 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1630 | 10:45 AM Munich Airport | 2h50 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO4906+ LO137 | 11:00 AM Munich Airport | 11h50 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4906+ LO133 | 11:00 AM Munich Airport | 25h05 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4972+ LO2101 | 11:20 AM Munich Airport | 22h10 | 10:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1852 · KL1961 | 11:50 AM Munich Airport | 12h30 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1852+ KL3102 | 11:50 AM Munich Airport | 8h10 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA927 · BA720 | 12:20 PM Munich Airport | 11h00 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1020 | 12:35 PM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 4:15 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1642 | 12:55 PM Munich Airport | 2h50 | 4:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VF42 | 12:55 PM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 4:35 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1854+ KL1959 | 2:00 PM Munich Airport | 25h20 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1854+ KL1961 | 2:00 PM Munich Airport | 10h20 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1854+ KL3100 | 2:00 PM Munich Airport | 26h05 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1634 | 2:55 PM Munich Airport | 2h45 | 6:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC5338 · PC2209 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 8h35 | 12:35 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5338 · PC2219 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 6h45 | 10:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5338 · PC3306 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 15h55 | 7:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5338 · PC2213 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 13h25 | 5:25 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5338 · PC3300 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 6h45 | 10:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5338 · PC4305 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 15h50 | 7:50 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5338 · PC3302 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 9h00 | 1:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5338 · PC4711 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 14h30 | 6:30 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1623 · AF1390 | 3:30 PM Munich Airport | 11h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1022 | 4:35 PM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 8:15 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR6297+ QR16 · QR239 | 4:35 PM Munich Airport | 21h55 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6297+ QR12 · QR239 | 4:35 PM Munich Airport | 21h55 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6297+ QR16 · QR237 | 4:35 PM Munich Airport | 37h45 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6297+ QR4 · QR237 | 4:35 PM Munich Airport | 37h45 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1856+ KL1959 | 5:45 PM Munich Airport | 21h35 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1856+ KL3100 | 5:45 PM Munich Airport | 22h20 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1856+ KL1961 | 5:45 PM Munich Airport | 6h35 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1823 · AF1390 | 6:15 PM Munich Airport | 8h15 | 3:30 AM Istanbul 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.
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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.
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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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