Cheap flights from Nice to Istanbul

Book ahead if your dates are fixed, because the cheapest seats on this route go quickly. January is the cheapest month, with fares shown for every month from October to September. School holidays, Christmas and Istanbul's summer are the periods to watch, and weekend dates usually need booking sooner than midweek ones.

Pegasus appears first in the airline list, followed by Easyjet, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Tarom, Transavia France, Air Nostrum, Air Algerie, Norwegian and FLYONE. Direct flights operate, and each result shows whether your chosen carrier is flying nonstop or connecting. Check cabin bag size, seat choice and change rules before you pay, because inclusions differ.

From either Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen you can reach central Istanbul by airport bus, metro or taxi, and the transfer can take a while, so land with time to spare. The two airports are on different sides of the city and are not interchangeable, so note the airport named on your ticket before choosing accommodation. Keep your arrival details handy for the first hours.

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 passport validity and Turkey entry rules for your nationality before you pay.
• Confirm which Istanbul airport your ticket uses.
• Check baggage rules and any extra fees before you book.
• Make sure any connection is protected on one ticket if you need it.
• Compare prices across the full month, not just one date.
• Recheck the fare before you pay, because it can change.