Cheap flights from Istanbul to New York

New York experiences cold winters with short daylight hours, while summer brings long evenings and steady weather. February tends to offer lower airfares than peak holiday periods around December and January when demand is higher. Weekday departures typically cost less than weekend flights on this route.

The route mixes full-service carriers like British Airways, Air Serbia, LOT Polish Airlines, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and Kuwait Airways with budget options including Transavia France and Hahn Air. Icelandair and Air Europa also serve these cities through their respective hubs. Each airline packages fares differently — some include checked baggage while others charge separately for seats and extras.

New York's three airports vary in size and distance from the city center. Newark Liberty International sits closest to Manhattan with train connections, John F Kennedy requires a longer transfer but offers more international arrivals, and La Guardia handles regional flights nearer to midtown. All three have taxis, buses, and rail links into downtown areas.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of New York

8.8 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/New_York)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which departure airport in Istanbul your ticket lists before booking since both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen are used on this route.
• Verify whether connecting cities appear on a single reservation or require separate tickets.
• Confirm baggage allowances vary between budget and full-service carriers on this journey.
• Ensure all travel documents meet entry requirements for the United States.
• Book during February when fares tend to be lower than summer months.