Cheap flights from Corfu to Istanbul

January brings the lowest fares on this route, with prices also available in October, November, December, February, April, May, June and July. Istanbul's winter days are short and cold, while spring and summer offer longer daylight for exploring before flights become pricier around school holidays. Book several weeks ahead when possible to secure better connections, especially if you prefer morning or afternoon departures rather than red-eye options.

Wizz Air operates as the low-cost carrier on this route, offering basic fares that require careful attention to baggage rules and change policies. Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air are Greek full-service carriers that connect through Athens before continuing to Istanbul. Sky Express also provides domestic Greek connections that feed into longer journeys toward Turkey. Eurowings Discover, British Airways, Lufthansa and Air Baltic appear among the options available for this routing.

Istanbul Airport is the larger of the two Turkish terminals and handles most international arrivals with extensive ground transport links to the city centre. Sabiha Gokcen sits on the Asian side and serves European carriers as well, though it requires crossing the Bosphorus if your final destination lies on the European shore. Metro lines, buses and taxis all reach both airports from central locations, so factor extra time into your journey depending on which terminal you land at.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your passport remains valid for entry into Turkey before booking your flights.
• Confirm that Wizz Air baggage allowances meet your needs since low-cost fares exclude checked luggage by default.
• Verify that connecting flights sit on the same ticket rather than requiring separate bookings between carriers.
• Consider how winter weather might affect ground transport in Istanbul when planning your arrival time.
• Review which airport serves your final destination since Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen are on opposite sides of the city.