Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

IndiGo, Kuwait Airways and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from India according to our data. IndiGo is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from India to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 46% of flights between India and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 133 minutes.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in India, such as New Delhi or Mumbai, and flying into Istanbul, then you can expect flight times to average 6h 50m and 6h 50m, respectively.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on India to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, IndiGo have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 43% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from India to Istanbul on average per day?

8 flights are operational daily from India to Istanbul as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 06:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off at midday.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to Istanbul?

Kuwait Airways, Azerbaijan Airlines, and Gulf Air are the most popular carriers operating from India to Istanbul

How many flights depart from India to Istanbul on average per week?

As of December 2025, 56 flights take off from India and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for India to Istanbul flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from India to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to Istanbul?

As of December 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from India to Istanbul.

How old do you have to be to fly from India to Istanbul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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02:30 - 14:20

BOM

SAW

14h 20m1 stop

15:20 - 08:05

SAW

BOM

14h 15m1 stop

₹ 21,986Kuwait Airways

Thu, 9 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

02:30 - 13:20

BOM

IST

13h 20m1 stop

14:45 - 08:05

IST

BOM

14h 50m1 stop

₹ 22,434Kuwait Airways

Thu, 9 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

21:50 - 15:30

BLR

IST

20h 10m1 stop

16:20 - 21:00

IST

BLR

26h 10m1 stop

₹ 37,151Gulf Air

Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

17:50 - 11:20

AMD

IST

20h 00m1 stop

19:15 - 08:55

IST

AMD

11h 10m1 stop

₹ 38,587IndiGo

Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

05:50 - 15:30

HYD

IST

12h 10m1 stop

16:20 - 04:55

IST

HYD

10h 05m1 stop

₹ 38,587Gulf Air

Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

16:20 - 11:20

AMD

IST

21h 30m1 stop

19:15 - 08:55

IST

AMD

11h 10m1 stop

₹ 39,843IndiGo

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

03:35 - 23:40

BLR

SAW

22h 35m1 stop

00:35 - 02:50

SAW

BLR

23h 45m1 stop

₹ 42,356Air Arabia

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

03:35 - 23:40

BLR

SAW

22h 35m1 stop

00:35 - 02:50

SAW

BLR

23h 45m1 stop

₹ 47,650Air Arabia

Sun, 11 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

20:25 - 18:30

CCU

IST

24h 35m1 stop

16:25 - 07:40

IST

CCU

12h 45m1 stop

₹ 58,329Emirates

Fri, 13 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

09:50 - 21:35

CCU

IST

14h 15m1 stop

23:30 - 19:15

IST

CCU

17h 15m1 stop

₹ 58,508Emirates

Mon, 6 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr

Azerbaijan Airlines flights from India to Istanbul

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Azerbaijan Airlines

24 Jan

DEL04:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10h 00m

1 stop

IST11:55Istanbul

29 Jan

IST13:20Istanbul

11h 35m

1 stop

DEL03:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 31,408

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14 Jan

DEL04:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

IST21:25Istanbul

22 Jan

IST22:25Istanbul

26h 30m

1 stop

DEL03:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 31,498

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24 Jan

DEL04:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10h 00m

1 stop

IST11:55Istanbul

29 Jan

IST13:20Istanbul

11h 35m

1 stop

DEL03:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 31,587

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IndiGo

25 Jan

AMD17:50Ahmedabad

20h 00m

1 stop

IST11:20Istanbul

29 Jan

IST19:15Istanbul

11h 10m

1 stop

AMD08:55Ahmedabad

₹ 38,587

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IndiGo

1 Feb

BOM06:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

7h 05m

IST11:20Istanbul

12 Feb

IST20:00Istanbul

6h 15m

BOM04:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 38,766

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21 Jan

AMD16:20Ahmedabad

21h 30m

1 stop

IST11:20Istanbul

28 Jan

IST19:15Istanbul

15h 40m

1 stop

AMD13:25Ahmedabad

₹ 39,933

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MumbaiIstanbul

BOM - SAW

BOMSAW

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 9/4

02:30-14:20

1 stop14h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 18/4

15:20-08:05

1 stop14h 15m

₹ 21,986

MumbaiIstanbul

BOM - IST

BOMIST

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 9/4

02:30-13:20

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 18/4

14:45-08:05

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 22,434

BengaluruIstanbul

BLR - IST

BLRIST

Bengaluru Intl

Thu 5/3

21:50-15:30

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 10/3

16:20-21:00

1 stop26h 10m

₹ 37,151

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - IST

AMDIST

Ahmedabad

Sun 25/1

17:50-11:20

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 29/1

19:15-08:55

1 stop11h 10m

₹ 38,587

HyderabadIstanbul

HYD - IST

HYDIST

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Mon 9/2

05:50-15:30

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 23/2

16:20-04:55

1 stop10h 05m

₹ 38,587

AhmedabadIstanbul

AMD - IST

AMDIST

Ahmedabad

Wed 21/1

16:20-11:20

1 stop21h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 28/1

19:15-08:55

1 stop11h 10m

₹ 39,843

BengaluruIstanbul

BLR - SAW

BLRSAW

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 21/1

03:35-23:40

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 28/1

00:35-02:50

1 stop23h 45m

₹ 42,356

BengaluruIstanbul

BLR - SAW

BLRSAW

Bengaluru Intl

Sun 11/1

03:35-23:40

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 20/1

00:35-02:50

1 stop23h 45m

₹ 47,650

KolkataIstanbul

CCU - IST

CCUIST

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 13/2

20:25-18:30

1 stop24h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 17/2

16:25-07:40

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 58,329

KolkataIstanbul

CCU - IST

CCUIST

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 6/4

09:50-21:35

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

23:30-19:15

1 stop17h 15m

₹ 58,508

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from India is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 29,882, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul in November, then you should wait until October to fly from India, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 30,241.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as ₹ 67,541. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from India to Istanbul for around ₹ 71,337.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 42,531. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 69,360.

What is the cheapest India to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around ₹ 38,737 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from India for as low as ₹ 27,011 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on India to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on India to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	6h 50m
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Airports in Istanbul	2 airports

The fastest flight from India to Istanbul takes 6h 50m

Direct flights go from India to Istanbul every day.

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As of December 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from India to Istanbul.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to Istanbul?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Gulf Air	PriceFrom ₹ 8,689	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 228 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Azerbaijan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 21,106	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Azerbaijan Airlines flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 21,486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 322 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 22,471	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 55 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights
flynas	PriceFrom ₹ 28,749	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 95 reviews	Search flynas flights
Oman Air	PriceFrom ₹ 30,486	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 113 reviews	Search Oman Air flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 30,814	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 510 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 35,906	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,337 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 41,502	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,113 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 42,629	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,690 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as ₹ 67,541. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from India to Istanbul for around ₹ 71,337.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 42,531. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 69,360.

What is the cheapest India to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Istanbul for the best India - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

What cabin class options are available on India to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on India to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to Istanbul?

Kuwait Airways, Azerbaijan Airlines, and Gulf Air are the most popular carriers operating from India to Istanbul

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

How often are flights from India to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 46% of flights between India and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 133 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for India to Istanbul flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on India to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, IndiGo have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 43% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from India to Istanbul on average per day?

8 flights are operational daily from India to Istanbul as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 06:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from India to Istanbul on average per week?

As of December 2025, 56 flights take off from India and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in India, such as New Delhi or Mumbai, and flying into Istanbul, then you can expect flight times to average 6h 50m and 6h 50m, respectively.

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