How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in India, such as Mumbai or New Delhi, and flying into Istanbul, then you can expect flight times to average 6h 50m and 7h 10m, respectively.

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

6 flights are operational daily from India to Istanbul as of January 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 06:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off at midday.

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.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

Kuwait Airways, IndiGo and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from India according to our data. Kuwait Airways 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.

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.

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

As of January 2026, 45 flights take off from India and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

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

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 January 2026, 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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02:45 - 14:20

BOM

SAW

14h 05m1 stop

15:20 - 08:15

SAW

BOM

14h 25m1 stop

₹ 21,583Kuwait Airways

Fri, 19 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

02:45 - 13:50

BOM

SAW

13h 35m1 stop

15:20 - 08:15

SAW

BOM

14h 25m1 stop

₹ 21,852Kuwait Airways

Wed, 25 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr

02:45 - 13:15

BOM

IST

13h 00m1 stop

14:10 - 01:20

IST

BOM

8h 40m1 stop

₹ 22,122Kuwait Airways

Thu, 19 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

04:25 - 11:55

DEL

IST

10h 00m1 stop

13:20 - 03:25

IST

DEL

11h 35m1 stop

₹ 27,608Azerbaijan Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

04:25 - 16:25

DEL

SAW

14h 30m1 stop

10:50 - 03:25

SAW

DEL

14h 05m1 stop

₹ 30,306Azerbaijan Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

00:15 - 11:20

MAA

IST

13h 35m1 stop

20:00 - 10:20

IST

MAA

11h 50m1 stop

₹ 34,712IndiGo

Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

19:00 - 11:20

MAA

IST

18h 50m1 stop

20:00 - 18:05

IST

MAA

19h 35m1 stop

₹ 35,072IndiGo

Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb

06:00 - 04:55

MAA

IST

25h 25m1 stop

05:45 - 05:10

IST

MAA

20h 55m1 stop

₹ 40,827Gulf Air

Tue, 19 May - Mon, 25 May

04:20 - 00:20

HYD

SAW

22h 30m1 stop

00:20 - 03:40

SAW

HYD

24h 50m1 stop

₹ 41,547Air Arabia

Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

04:00 - 23:40

HYD

SAW

22h 10m1 stop

00:35 - 03:20

SAW

HYD

24h 15m1 stop

₹ 41,816Air Arabia

Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

Kuwait Airways flights from India to Istanbul

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Kuwait Airways

19 Jun

BOM02:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 05m

1 stop

SAW14:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

27 Jun

SAW15:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

14h 25m

1 stop

BOM08:15Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 21,583

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25 Mar

BOM02:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

SAW13:50Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

3 Apr

SAW15:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

14h 25m

1 stop

BOM08:15Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 21,852

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Kuwait Airways

19 Feb

BOM02:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

13h 00m

1 stop

IST13:15Istanbul

28 Feb

IST14:10Istanbul

8h 40m

1 stop

BOM01:20Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 22,122

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IndiGo

2 Feb

MAA00:15Chennai

13h 35m

1 stop

IST11:20Istanbul

10 Feb

IST20:00Istanbul

11h 50m

1 stop

MAA10:20Chennai

₹ 34,712

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29 Jan

MAA19:00Chennai

18h 50m

1 stop

IST11:20Istanbul

11 Feb

IST20:00Istanbul

19h 35m

1 stop

MAA18:05Chennai

₹ 35,072

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3 Feb

MAA17:00Chennai

20h 50m

1 stop

IST11:20Istanbul

10 Feb

IST20:00Istanbul

15h 25m

1 stop

MAA13:55Chennai

₹ 35,611

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BOM - SAW

BOMSAW

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Fri 19/6

02:45-14:20

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 27/6

15:20-08:15

1 stop14h 25m

₹ 21,583

MumbaiIstanbul

BOM - SAW

BOMSAW

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 25/3

02:45-13:50

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/4

15:20-08:15

1 stop14h 25m

₹ 21,852

MumbaiIstanbul

BOM - IST

BOMIST

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 19/2

02:45-13:15

1 stop13h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 28/2

14:10-01:20

1 stop8h 40m

₹ 22,122

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - IST

DELIST

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 3/2

04:25-11:55

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/2

13:20-03:25

1 stop11h 35m

₹ 27,608

New DelhiIstanbul

DEL - SAW

DELSAW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 3/2

04:25-16:25

1 stop14h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/2

10:50-03:25

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 30,306

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Mon 2/2

00:15-11:20

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 10/2

20:00-10:20

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 34,712

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Thu 29/1

19:00-11:20

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 11/2

20:00-18:05

1 stop19h 35m

₹ 35,072

ChennaiIstanbul

MAA - IST

MAAIST

Chennai

Tue 19/5

06:00-04:55

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 25/5

05:45-05:10

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 40,827

HyderabadIstanbul

HYD - SAW

HYDSAW

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Tue 21/4

04:20-00:20

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 29/4

00:20-03:40

1 stop24h 50m

₹ 41,547

HyderabadIstanbul

HYD - SAW

HYDSAW

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Wed 11/2

04:00-23:40

1 stop22h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

00:35-03:20

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 41,816

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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 ₹ 28,507, 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 ₹ 30,216.

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 ₹ 68,354. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from India to Istanbul for around ₹ 71,562.

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 ₹ 38,325 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 ₹ 26,439 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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The fastest flight from India to Istanbul takes 6h 50m

Direct flights go from India to Istanbul every day.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to Istanbul?
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As of January 2026, 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 ₹ 8,708	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 223 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
flynas	PriceFrom ₹ 17,945	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 96 reviews	Search flynas flights
Azerbaijan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 18,050	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Azerbaijan Airlines flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 21,487	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 326 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 22,519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 53 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights
Oman Air	PriceFrom ₹ 30,551	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 113 reviews	Search Oman Air flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 30,803	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 518 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 37,284	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,360 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 41,588	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,150 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 42,642	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,462 reviews	Search Emirates 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 ₹ 68,354. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from India to Istanbul for around ₹ 71,562.

What is the cheapest India to Istanbul flight route?

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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 Oman 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?

6 flights are operational daily from India to Istanbul as of January 2026. 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 January 2026, 45 flights take off from India and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 20% 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 Mumbai or New Delhi, and flying into Istanbul, then you can expect flight times to average 6h 50m and 7h 10m, respectively.

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