Flights from Naples to Istanbul

April brings longer days and mild weather in Istanbul while keeping fares lower than peak summer months when prices climb. Spring and early autumn offer comfortable conditions for walking around the city without the crowds of July and August, though you should book well ahead if travelling during Easter holidays or Christmas week when demand rises sharply.

The route splits between full-service carriers like Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, ITA Airways, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines and Volotea, and low-cost options including Wizz Air Malta, Easyjet, Vueling Airlines and Air Cairo. Full-service airlines typically include checked baggage in their fares and may connect through their hubs, while budget carriers charge extra for bags and often operate point-to-point services between the two cities.

Arriving at Istanbul Airport late in the evening means you will need to take a taxi or metro into the city center after midnight, which adds cost compared to daytime arrivals. Sabiha Gokcen is closer to the Asian side of the city and easier to reach from accommodation there, while Istanbul Airport serves the European side with better public transport links to hotels in that part of town.

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 ticket lands at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen before booking as they are on opposite sides of the city
• Verify baggage allowance on low-cost carriers since only hand luggage is included without paying extra
• Confirm you have a valid passport and any required visas for Turkey before travelling
• Book accommodation near your arrival airport to save time and money on ground transport
• Consider April flights for better weather and lower prices compared to summer months