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Flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Istanbul, including AJet, Turkish Airlines and . Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Frankfurt to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Frankfurt to Istanbul over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 110 and round-trip tickets from CAD 202.

Displayed flight fares from Frankfurt to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Frankfurt to Istanbul Flights

The distance between Frankfurt and Istanbul is 1,867.46km. It takes around 3 hours 6 minutes on average to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 110
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 202
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,867.46km
Average flight time3 hours 6 minutes
Popular airlineAJet
Flight statistics for the Frankfurt–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Frankfurt to Istanbul in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul is September, with an average price of CAD 112. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching CAD 246.

CAD 246
CAD 179
CAD 112
CAD 45
    Cheapest
  • CAD 160
    Jun
  • CAD 246
    Jul
  • CAD 136
    Aug
  • CAD 112
    Sep
  • CAD 132
    Oct
  • CAD 127
    Nov
  • CAD 157
    Dec
  • CAD 131
    Jan
  • CAD 152
    Feb
  • CAD 147
    Mar
  • CAD 122
    Apr
  • CAD 143
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul?

Average price of return flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, November is often the cheapest month for fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul, with an average price of CAD 249. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 582.

CAD 582
CAD 416
CAD 249
CAD 83
    Cheapest
  • CAD 369
    Jun
  • CAD 582
    Jul
  • CAD 494
    Aug
  • CAD 295
    Sep
  • CAD 415
    Oct
  • CAD 249
    Nov
  • CAD 322
    Dec
  • CAD 279
    Jan
  • CAD 296
    Feb
  • CAD 302
    Mar
  • CAD 325
    Apr
  • CAD 299
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Frankfurt to Istanbul on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 246
CAD 229
CAD 212
CAD 195
    Cheapest
  • CAD 214
    Mon
  • CAD 218
    Tue
  • CAD 212
    Wed
  • CAD 228
    Thu
  • CAD 246
    Fri
  • CAD 232
    Sat
  • CAD 235
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as CAD 110 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. FRA to SAW on Fri, Jun 19), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 202 departing on Thu, Jun 18 and returning on Sat, Jun 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: AJet Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 6 minutes to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 19 flight per week flying from Frankfurt to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- TK034 (16:33)
  • To find best deals on flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 19, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 110.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul on June 11, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 101.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Frankfurt Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (FRA-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Frankfurt is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul is AJet, with an average fare of CAD 239.

CAD 154
CAD 239
CAD 325
CAD 410
CAD 495
AJet
CAD 239
AJet
Pegasus Airlines
CAD 251
Pegasus Airlines
Air Serbia
CAD 268
Air Serbia
Turkish Airlines
CAD 361
Turkish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
CAD 467
LOT Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
CAD 495
Lufthansa

Which airlines operate the most flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Frankfurt to Istanbul on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul is United Airlines, operating 54 flights per week.

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16
35
54
United Airlines
54
United Airlines
Turkish Airlines
37
Turkish Airlines
Lufthansa
23
Lufthansa
Pegasus Airlines
17
Pegasus Airlines
Air Canada
16
Air Canada
Icelandair
16
Icelandair

How many flights fly from Frankfurt to Istanbul each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Frankfurt to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

128
112
96
80
Highest
98
Mon
96
Tue
100
Wed
97
Thu
124
Fri
128
Sat
127
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.