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Flight deals from New York Newark to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York Newark Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 2,578. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.AED 1,217 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,217, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,224 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 18.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Jan 18, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,224, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,227 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 4.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from New York Newark on Sun, Oct 4, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,227, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,242 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 11.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from New York Newark on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,242, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,256 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 20.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,256, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,318 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 6.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departing from New York Newark on Sat, Feb 6, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,318, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,353 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 29.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from New York Newark on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,353, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,420 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 15.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Jun 15, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,420, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,476 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 4.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from New York Newark on Sat, Jul 4, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,476, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,477 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 20.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from New York Newark on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,477, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,486 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 12.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from New York Newark on Tue, May 12, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,486, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,744 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 29.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from New York Newark on Wed, Apr 29, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,744, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,973 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 13.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from New York Newark on Sun, Sep 13, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,973, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,977 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from New York Newark on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,977, select.
Istanbul.AED 1,991 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from New York Newark on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,991, select.
Istanbul.AED 2,014 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 29.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from New York Newark on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,014, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from AED 1,744
May
from AED 1,486
Jun
from AED 1,420
Jul
from AED 1,476
Aug
from AED 1,256
Sep
from AED 1,242
Oct
from AED 1,227
Nov
from AED 1,217
Dec
from AED 1,353
Jan
from AED 1,224
Feb
from AED 1,318
Mar
from AED 1,477

Direct flights from New York Newark to Istanbul

Alternative New York Newark to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York Newark to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from AED 1,217
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from AED 1,242
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New York to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,217
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time9 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineThai Airways
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York Newark to Istanbul is AED 2,409. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to Istanbul.
Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines fly direct from New York Newark to Istanbul.
There are 15 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Istanbul, as of April 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Istanbul is usually November.
If you're flying from New York Newark Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from AED 2,409.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Icelandair and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Traveling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is eight hours ahead of New York.

  • With seven flights a week between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the busiest route. Board Turkish Airlines's 00:30 flight to get your trip from EWR to IST underway.

  • To avoid rushing for your EWR to Istanbul flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Traveling over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Start your journey at EWR and travel straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That will be your arrival point when searching for Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Look out for promotions from Turkish Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from EWR to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Located around 14 kilometers from central New York, EWR can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EWR:

  • Of the departures from Newark Liberty International Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Istanbul

  • AED 1,217 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is AED 2,409. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Get cheap flights from EWR to Istanbul by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EWR to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometers from the center of Istanbul. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Traveling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from EWR to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. After your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your EWR to Istanbul flight:

  • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from EWR to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometers southwest of Istanbul. No journey is complete without visiting Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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