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Istanbul Modern
Turkey’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, known for its Bosphorus-side building and strong rotating exhibitions.
Flights from Munich to Istanbul Airport depart on average 77 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:10, the last at 17:50. The fastest flight covers the 964 miles (1553 km) distance in 2h 35m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 964 miles (1553 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Flights per day 77 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
First flight 6:10 AM |
Last flight 5:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 55 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
1553 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Munich to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 4 flights that leave Munich for Istanbul Airport onTue, Jun 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct flights cover the 1553 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the longest flights will take 23 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 Munich to Istanbul Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $70, and a bus costs an average of $101.
Distance: 964 miles (1553 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $328 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 0m Average total duration 31h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Istanbul Airport:
A flight is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Istanbul Airport costing on average $152 (€122).
Other travel options to Istanbul Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Istanbul Airport flights for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1850+ KL1961 | 9:25 AM Munich Airport | 14h55 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1850+ KL3104 | 9:25 AM Munich Airport | 12h30 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International 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 | |
AF1423 · AF1390 | 9:35 AM Munich Airport | 16h55 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3501 · A3504 | 9:50 AM Munich Airport | 5h45 | 4:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3501+ A33158 | 9:50 AM Munich Airport | 11h50 | 10:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO352 · LO133 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 26h05 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO352 · LO135 | 10:00 AM Munich Airport | 5h40 | 4:40 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 | |
QR3703+ QR142 · QR239 | 10:30 AM Munich Airport | 28h00 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR3703+ QR142 · QR237 | 10:30 AM Munich Airport | 19h50 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR3703+ QR146 · QR239 | 10:30 AM Munich Airport | 28h00 | 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 | |
AZ437+ AZ7050 | 11:00 AM Munich Airport | 6h20 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International 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 | |
KL1852+ KL3104 | 11:50 AM Munich Airport | 10h05 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1390+ AF1723 | 12:00 PM Munich Airport | 14h30 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1020 | 12:35 PM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 4:15 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VF42 | 12:55 PM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 4:35 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
GQ670 · GQ871 | 1:00 PM Munich Airport | 18h30 | 8:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP553 · TP6450 | 1:35 PM Munich Airport | 22h05 | 12:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH107 · LH1304 | 2:00 PM Munich Airport | 6h35 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1854+ KL1961 | 2:00 PM Munich Airport | 10h20 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1854+ KL3104 | 2:00 PM Munich Airport | 7h55 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4904+ LO137 | 2:45 PM Munich Airport | 8h05 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1634 | 2:55 PM Munich Airport | 2h45 | 6:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH109 · LH1304 | 3:00 PM Munich Airport | 5h35 | 9:35 PM Istanbul 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 | |
QR58 · QR245 | 4:40 PM Munich Airport | 26h40 | 8:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR58 · QR237 | 4:40 PM Munich Airport | 13h40 | 7:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR58 · QR239 | 4:40 PM Munich Airport | 21h50 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6297+ QR16 · QR239 | 5:00 PM Munich Airport | 21h30 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA935 · BA716 | 5:00 PM Munich Airport | 19h35 | 1:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6297+ QR16 · QR245 | 5:00 PM Munich Airport | 26h20 | 8:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
A3807+ A33162 | 6:30 PM Munich Airport | 9h55 | 5:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3807 · A3990 | 6:30 PM Munich Airport | 14h15 | 9:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1636 | 7:30 PM Munich Airport | 2h45 | 11:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO354 · LO135 | 7:40 PM Munich Airport | 20h00 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO354 · LO133 | 7:40 PM Munich Airport | 16h25 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO354 · LO137 | 7:40 PM Munich Airport | 27h10 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO354+ LO4507 | 7:40 PM Munich Airport | 17h05 | 1:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1024 | 7:50 PM Munich Airport | 2h40 | 11:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP555 · TP6450 | 8:00 PM Munich Airport | 15h40 | 12:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP6724 · TP6450 | 8:20 PM Munich Airport | 15h20 | 12:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO4908+ LO133 | 8:30 PM Munich Airport | 15h35 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA939 · BA716 | 8:50 PM Munich Airport | 15h45 | 1:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1858 · KL1959 | 8:50 PM Munich Airport | 18h30 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1858+ KL3100 | 8:50 PM Munich Airport | 19h15 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 6:10 AM Munich | 23h30 | 5:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Turkey’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, known for its Bosphorus-side building and strong rotating exhibitions.
Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and imperial collections. One of the city’s essential museum visits.
Major complex covering civilizations of Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the classical world, including the famous Alexander Sarcophagus.
Historic heart of old Istanbul, surrounded by the city’s most famous monuments and ideal for first-time visitors.
The city’s best-known pedestrian avenue, lined with historic passages, shops, and cultural venues from Taksim to Tünel.
Modern Bosphorus waterfront promenade popular for strolling, architecture, and cruise-side city views in Karaköy.
Ring-shaped sesame bread, a classic Turkish snack often eaten with tea and widely associated with everyday Istanbul life.
A traditional breakfast dish of eggs cooked with tomatoes and peppers, popular across Istanbul and best enjoyed fresh with bread.
Grilled or roasted seasoned meat, especially lamb or beef, central to Turkish cuisine and served in many regional styles.
Well-known airside restaurant focused on regional Turkish dishes, offering a polished setting and a broad introduction to Anatolian flavors.
Popular Turkish chain specializing in simit, pastries, breakfast items, tea, and coffee in a casual grab-and-go format.
Established airport option for classic Turkish grilled meats and kebap dishes, suited to travelers wanting a familiar local meal.
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Snacks and coffee are pricey, but basic fast food remains manageable for most travelers.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Round up for cafes and taxis; tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.
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Istanbul Airport -> Taksim Square, Istanbul
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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