Cheap flights from Porto to Istanbul
Travel between these two cities requires connections since no direct service operates. The route spans across southern Europe with stops in major hub airports. Check which carrier matches your schedule when planning cheap flights from Porto to Istanbul for the best timing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EasyjetU2 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 3 Dec 2026 | from $124 | Search 3 Dec 2026 |
 Wizz Air MaltaW4 | with a stop | — | 14 Nov 2026 | from $149 | Search 14 Nov 2026 |
 Air EuropaUX | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 27 Nov 2026 | from $156 | Search 27 Nov 2026 |
 Vueling AirlinesVY | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.5 | 12 Feb 2027 | from $157 | Search 12 Feb 2027 |
 VoloteaV7 | with a stop | — | 16 Jun 2027 | from $194 | Search 16 Jun 2027 |
 LOT Polish AirlinesLO | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 11 Feb 2027 | from $231 | Search 11 Feb 2027 |
 Sun ExpressXQ | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 4 Nov 2026 | from $240 | Search 4 Nov 2026 |
 Air SerbiaJU | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 18 Jul 2027 | from $247 | Search 18 Jul 2027 |
 Transavia FranceTO | with a stop | — | 3 Dec 2026 | from $250 | Search 3 Dec 2026 |
 LufthansaLH | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 12 Feb 2027 | from $264 | Search 12 Feb 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: April — from $128.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $156 | 27 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $178 | 18 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $218 | 16 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $157 | 12 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $222 | 14 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $128 | 6 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $156 | 8 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $176 | 18 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $154 | 6 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $166 | 22 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $395 | 23 Sept 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $270 | 4 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | Porto OPO | 12 km |
| Istanbul | Istanbul Airport IST | 33 km |
| Istanbul | Sabiha Gokcen SAW | 33 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
March offers lower fares before summer demand rises. Plan around school holidays and spring break periods that affect pricing. Book several weeks ahead for better rates on midweek departures. The shoulder season between winter and peak months provides flexibility in scheduling connections through European hubs.
Airlines and what to expect
Budget carriers like Easyjet, Wizz Air Malta, Volotea, Vueling Airlines, Sun Express, Transavia France, and Air Serbia operate this route with connecting flights. Full-service options include Lufthansa and LOT Polish Airlines offering more baggage allowance. Each airline uses different hub airports for transfers between Porto and Istanbul.
Arriving — Istanbul
Istanbul Airport serves as the main gateway located far from the city center with metro access available. Sabiha Gokcen handles additional connections in the Asian sector. Both airports offer taxi services and shuttle buses into central districts. Allow extra time for security screening during peak travel periods.
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 booking specifies before arriving
- Review baggage allowances on low-cost carriers carefully
- Check connection times if tickets are booked separately
- Verify passport validity requirements for Turkish entry
- Consider seasonal weather variations when packing
- Book accommodations near your arrival terminal
Frequently asked questions
Porto – Istanbul: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $128. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Porto – Istanbul: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Easyjet, Wizz Air Malta, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Volotea, LOT Polish Airlines, Sun Express, Air Serbia, Transavia France, Lufthansa.
Porto – Istanbul: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Porto to Istanbul?
The distance is about 3,124 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 4 h 16 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Porto – Istanbul?
Porto: Porto (OPO). Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
What is the time difference between Porto and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 h ahead of Porto.
Porto — 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 |