Cheap flights from Munich to Istanbul
Cheap flights from Munich to Istanbul connect two major European cities on routes operated by a mix of budget and legacy airlines. Direct connections are available throughout the year, while other carriers may route through their respective hubs with one stopover.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AjetVF | direct | — | 10 Apr 2027 | from $64 | Search 10 Apr 2027 |
 PegasusPC | direct | ★★★★★ 3.7 | 17 Jan 2027 | from $68 | Search 17 Jan 2027 |
 Air SerbiaJU | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 10 Dec 2026 | from $118 | Search 10 Dec 2026 |
 Turkish AirlinesTK | direct | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 10 Dec 2026 | from $127 | Search 10 Dec 2026 |
 Sun ExpressXQ | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 31 Dec 2026 | from $153 | Search 31 Dec 2026 |
 LufthansaLH | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 22 Nov 2026 | from $163 | Search 22 Nov 2026 |
 LOT Polish AirlinesLO | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 15 Feb 2027 | from $173 | Search 15 Feb 2027 |
 Scandinavian AirlinesSK | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 21 May 2027 | from $186 | Search 21 May 2027 |
 CityjetWX | with a stop | — | 22 May 2027 | from $186 | Search 22 May 2027 |
 Sky ExpressGQ | with a stop | — | 17 Jan 2027 | from $190 | Search 17 Jan 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $64.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $70 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $70 | 10 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $68 | 17 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $71 | 15 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $95 | 11 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $64 | 10 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $169 | 15 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $67 | 9 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $140 | 3 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $139 | 6 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $141 | 1 Sept 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $173 | 2 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | Munich International MUC | 0 km |
| Istanbul | Istanbul Airport IST | 33 km |
| Istanbul | Sabiha Gokcen SAW | 33 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
October tends to offer more favourable pricing before winter travel demand increases. The destination receives reasonable daylight during autumn, though evenings grow cooler as the season progresses. Prices remain steady across most months since all twelve periods show available fares rather than seasonal peaks and troughs.
Airlines and what to expect
The route combines low-cost operators like Pegasus and Ajet with full-service carriers including Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Several European airlines such as Air Serbia, LOT Polish Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines provide connecting options through their hubs. Budget carriers typically offer basic fares without included services.
Arriving — Istanbul
Istanbul Airport sits well outside the city centre while Sabiha Gokcen occupies a different position on the Asian side. Both terminals have metro connections or bus services running into town, though journeys take time depending on which airport you land at and your final destination within Istanbul.
Before you go: Turkey
- 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 before you book
- Verify your passport validity meets Turkish entry requirements before travelling
- Confirm baggage allowances if booking with budget airlines like Pegasus
- Check whether connecting flights are on separate tickets when routing through third airports
- Consider arrival timing relative to your hotel check-in procedures
- Review which Istanbul airport serves your final destination area
Frequently asked questions
Munich – Istanbul: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $64. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Munich – Istanbul: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Ajet, Pegasus, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Sun Express, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Cityjet, Sky Express.
Munich – Istanbul: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Munich to Istanbul?
The distance is about 1,578 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 22 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Munich – Istanbul?
Munich: Munich International (MUC). Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
What is the time difference between Munich and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 h ahead of Munich.
Munich — more routes
Istanbul — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya | Pegasus | with a stop | 4 Dec 2026 | from $29 |
| Bucharest | Pegasus | direct | 2 Dec 2026 | from $46 |
| Budapest | Wizz Air | direct | 9 Jan 2027 | from $53 |
| Krakow | Air Serbia | with a stop | 9 Nov 2026 | from $98 |
| Iasi | Tarom | with a stop | 1 Dec 2026 | from $122 |
| Batumi | Pegasus | direct | 10 Nov 2026 | from $126 |
| Warsaw | Pegasus | with a stop | 7 Nov 2026 | from $139 |
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Munich / Istanbul that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck → Istanbul | 124 km from Munich | with a stop | 1 Mar 2027 | from $288 |