Cheap flights from Palermo to Istanbul
Flying between Palermo and Istanbul means at least one stop, usually through a European hub. You choose your departure airport — only Punta Raisi serves this city — and then decide whether to fly early or late in the year for better fares.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wizz Air MaltaW4 | with a stop | — | 8 Jan 2027 | from $119 | Search 8 Jan 2027 |
 Air SerbiaJU | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 31 Mar 2027 | from $135 | Search 31 Mar 2027 |
 Scandinavian AirlinesSK | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 26 May 2027 | from $139 | Search 26 May 2027 |
 EasyjetU2 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 10 Nov 2026 | from $149 | Search 10 Nov 2026 |
 VoloteaV7 | with a stop | — | 26 Apr 2027 | from $163 | Search 26 Apr 2027 |
 ITA AirwaysAZ | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 11 Nov 2026 | from $349 | Search 11 Nov 2026 |
 SwissLX | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 10 Jan 2027 | from $369 | Search 10 Jan 2027 |
 LufthansaLH | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 13 Jul 2027 | from $398 | Search 13 Jul 2027 |
 Vueling AirlinesVY | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.5 | 27 Dec 2026 | from $412 | Search 27 Dec 2026 |
 Tunisair ExpressUG | with a stop | — | 18 Jan 2027 | from $423 | Search 18 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: February — from $135.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $541 | 4 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $412 | 27 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $165 | 22 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $135 | 8 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $244 | 13 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $323 | 23 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $155 | 7 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $187 | 6 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $196 | 3 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $250 | 10 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $355 | 2 Sept 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $190 | 1 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Punta Raisi PMO | 25 km |
| Istanbul | Istanbul Airport IST | 33 km |
| Istanbul | Sabiha Gokcen SAW | 33 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
February tends to offer lower prices before spring travel picks up. School holidays across Europe and around Christmas often push costs higher on this connecting route, so booking well ahead helps when dates fall near those periods.
Airlines and what to expect
Wizz Air Malta operates several connections through its hubs, while full-service carriers like ITA Airways and Lufthansa provide more inclusive fares with checked baggage. Easyjet, Volotea, and Tunisair Express run budget options on parts of the journey, often requiring separate tickets for each segment.
Arriving — Istanbul
Istanbul Airport sits about forty kilometres from the historic centre, reachable by metro or shuttle in roughly an hour. Sabiha Gokcen lies further east, near the Asian side, with bus connections taking slightly longer depending on traffic conditions.
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
- Confirm which Istanbul airport your tickets include since they are not close together
- Check baggage allowances separately when booking low-cost segments
- Verify connection times if using different carriers for each leg
- Ensure your passport and visa meet Turkey entry requirements before departure
- Consider travelling outside peak holiday seasons for lower fares
Frequently asked questions
Palermo – Istanbul: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for February 2027 — $135. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Palermo – Istanbul: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Wizz Air Malta, Air Serbia, Scandinavian Airlines, Easyjet, Volotea, ITA Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Tunisair Express.
Palermo – Istanbul: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Palermo to Istanbul?
The distance is about 1,372 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 07 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Palermo – Istanbul?
Palermo: Punta Raisi (PMO). Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
What is the time difference between Palermo and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 h ahead of Palermo.
Palermo — 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 |
| Chisinau | Tarom | with a stop | 11 Dec 2026 | from $68 |
| 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 Palermo / Istanbul that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catania → Istanbul | 166 km from Palermo | with a stop | 29 Mar 2027 | from $117 |