Cheap flights from Lisbon to Istanbul

Book about two to three months ahead for the best selection and prices on this connecting route. May tends to be quieter with steadier fares compared to peak summer travel when demand rises and seats fill faster. Weekday departures often cost less than weekend flights, and avoiding holiday periods helps keep costs down throughout the year.

Every carrier on this route requires a connection since no one flies Lisbon to Istanbul directly. Wizz Air, Easyjet, Pegasus and other budget operators offer lower base prices but charge extra for checked baggage and seat selection separately from Vueling, Aegean Airlines or Sky Express which bundle more into their fares.

Istanbul Airport sits far outside the city centre while Sabiha Gokcen sits closer to the European side, making both accessible by public transport rather than taxi. You can take buses or trains from either airport with journeys taking roughly forty minutes to reach central districts depending on traffic and terminal chosen.

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

• Confirm which Istanbul airport your flight lands at before booking since each has different ground transportation options.
• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage on low-cost carriers as many add fees at check-in.
• Verify connection times if tickets are booked separately rather than together.
• Ensure you have valid documents for entry into Turkey before traveling.