Cheap flights from Pisa to Istanbul

Book as early as you can for summer, because every itinerary has at least one connection and seats on both legs must line up. January is the cheapest month shown; the published months are October, November, December, January, March, May, July and August. Outside those, check the calendar rather than assuming. If you can move, midweek departures and dates away from school holidays and Christmas usually price better, while July and August sit in the destination's summer and tend to be busier. Pisa's single airport keeps the choice simple, but Istanbul has two, so compare both before you commit.

The mix includes Wizz Air Malta, Transavia France, Transavia Airlines, Easyjet, Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Fly Dubai, Air Baltic and Scandinavian Airlines, so check inclusions rather than judging by name. None of these carriers offers a nonstop flight on this route, so every itinerary has at least one connection; connection airports and times vary by fare. Some tickets include baggage, seat selection or meals, while others charge for them, and the difference can outweigh the fare itself. Compare the whole journey, including the connection, before you decide.

You may land at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen, and both sit well outside the city centre on opposite sides of Istanbul, so the airport code on your ticket matters. Buses, metro services and taxis connect both airports to the centre, but the best option depends on where you stay. Allow time for passport control and the transfer, and do not assume the fare includes transport from the airport. If you are continuing to a hotel on the other side of the city, build that into your arrival plan.

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 what your fare includes, because baggage, seat selection and priority boarding can be charged separately on some tickets.
• Check whether you leave from Pisa Galileo Galilei and whether your return lands at the same airport.
• Check the airport code on your arrival ticket and plan your transfer before you book.
• Check connection times, because every itinerary on this route has at least one change.
• Check passport and entry rules for Turkey for your nationality before paying.
• Check January dates early and summer departures well ahead, because published months run from October to August.