Cheap flights from Newcastle to Istanbul

November is the cheapest month on this route, and the quieter weeks either side of it in late autumn and early winter usually hold that pattern. Summer and the school holidays push fares up, and demand climbs around Turkish public holidays, so book well ahead if you have to travel then. Midweek departures are generally kinder on the wallet than Friday or Sunday flights, and a morning start often means a shorter wait at the connection. The calendar here covers autumn through spring and into June, so move your dates around and watch the fare change.

No airline flies Newcastle to Istanbul non-stop, so every option means at least one change of plane. The low-cost names in the mix — easyJet, Jet2, Sun Express and Eurowings — keep the base fare low and price the extras on top, while full-service carriers such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Aer Lingus and HOP! tend to fold more into the ticket. Emerald Airlines also appears among the connecting options. Check where the change happens and how long you have there, because a tight connection is the thing most likely to go wrong on a trip like this.

Istanbul has two airports, and they sit on opposite sides of the city: Istanbul Airport on the European side, Sabiha Gokcen on the Asian side. Both are a fair drive from the centre, and traffic can stretch that considerably, so leave generous room for the transfer on arrival day. Metro lines, airport buses and taxis all serve them, with the metro the steadier bet when the roads are jammed. Check which airport your connection lands at before you book a hotel, because crossing between the two is a long haul across the city.

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 the connection airport and the layover length, since a short change is the riskiest part of this route.
• See what the fare includes on low-cost tickets, because cabin and checked bags are usually added at the end.
• Make sure both legs sit on one ticket, or plan what happens if the first flight runs late.
• Carry a passport valid for the whole trip and check the current entry rules for Turkey before you fly.
• Book in November if your dates are flexible, and compare the months on the price calendar first.
• Decide which Istanbul airport suits your plans, as the two are far apart.