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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 Prague to Istanbul depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 938 miles (1511 km) distance in 2h 35m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 938 miles (1511 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$301
Average price
$923
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
1511 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Prague to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Istanbul will cost around $923 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $301.
Of the 67 flights that leave Prague for Istanbul onSun, May 31, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct flights cover the 1511 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sun, May 31 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.
PC5070 · PC4157
PC304
VF336
PC302
RO226 · RO265
PC304
VF336
PC302
TK1772
TK1770Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $49, and a bus costs an average of $180.
Distance: 938 miles (1511 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $442 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 55m Average total duration 28h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Istanbul:
A flight is $52 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Istanbul costing on average $184 (€148).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Istanbul flights for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1350 · KL1959 | 6:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h20 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1350+ KL3102 | 6:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 14h00 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1350 · KL1961 | 6:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h20 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1350+ KL3100 | 6:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h05 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1583 · AF1390 | 6:30 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h00 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO135 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h30 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO133 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h55 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO137 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 15h40 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1352+ KL1961 | 8:50 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 15h30 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1352+ KL1959 | 8:50 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h30 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1352+ KL3102 | 8:50 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 11h10 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1352+ KL3100 | 8:50 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h15 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1768 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h45 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO524 · LO135 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h45 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO524 · LO133 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 26h10 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO524+ LO4507 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 26h50 | 1:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO524 · LO137 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h55 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK768 · SK831 | 10:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h20 | 3:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF336 | 10:35 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h35 | 2:10 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1354 · KL1961 | 11:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h05 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1354+ KL3102 | 11:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h45 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1383 · AF1390 | 11:40 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 14h50 | 3:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC304 | 11:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h35 | 3:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO528 · LO133 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 23h20 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO528 · LO135 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 26h55 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO528+ LO4507 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 24h00 | 1:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO528 · LO137 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h05 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1356+ KL1961 | 2:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h50 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1356+ KL1959 | 2:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 24h50 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1397 · LH116 · LH1742 | 2:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h25 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1487 · LX1110+ LH1742 | 2:55 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h10 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1772 | 3:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h45 | 7:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC302 | 3:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h35 | 7:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS646+ OS189+ LH1742 | 4:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h15 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO522 · LO137 | 6:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h45 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO522 · LO135 | 6:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 21h35 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO522+ LO4507 | 6:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h40 | 1:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO522 · LO133 | 6:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h00 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1358 · KL1961 | 6:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h45 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1358 · KL1959 | 6:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h45 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1358+ KL3100 | 6:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 21h30 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1770 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h40 | 11:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO526 · LO135 | 7:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h00 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO526 · LO137 | 7:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 27h10 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO526+ LO4505 | 7:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 26h10 | 10:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO526 · LO133 | 7:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h25 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO526+ LO4507 | 7:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h05 | 1:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1360+ KL3100 | 8:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 19h35 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1360+ KL1959 | 8:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h50 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1360+ KL3102 | 8:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 23h25 | 8:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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