Cheap flights from Santiago de Compostela to Istanbul

Book well ahead for July departures when summer schedules fill quickly, while October through May generally offer calmer pricing and better availability across the week. Midweek travel often carries lower demand than weekend departures, though exact patterns shift with airline timetables. School holidays in Spain and Turkey create peaks that affect both fares and seat options on this connecting route.

Wizz Air Malta operates as a low-cost carrier on parts of this journey, keeping base fares lean while charging separately for extras. Full-service carriers including Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Iberia provide connections through their respective hubs with more included services in standard tickets. Vueling Airlines and Air Nostrum also appear on this route, often routing passengers through Barcelona or other Spanish cities.

Sabiha Gokcen sits farther from the centre than the newer Istanbul Airport, so plan your ground transport accordingly when you land. Both airports offer bus services, trains and taxi options into the city, with journey times varying by terminal and time of day. Check which airport your ticket uses before arranging onward travel to avoid unexpected transfers.

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 whether separate tickets require self-transfer between airlines if one carrier drops you off before connecting flights begin
• Confirm baggage allowances on low-cost carriers since extras like checked luggage often cost more at booking than after purchase
• Verify entry requirements and visa rules for Turkey based on your nationality before purchasing any airfare
• Consider that summer months see higher demand which can affect both pricing and seat availability across all carriers