Cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul

The expensive stretch runs through December when holiday travellers fill seats at premium prices. January brings relief as demand drops after New Year celebrations end. November stands out as the cheapest month to book tickets on this route, with lower fares persisting into early spring before summer travel begins. Weekday departures generally cost less than weekend flights, and avoiding major Turkish or Brazilian holidays keeps prices manageable.

United Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, LATAM Airlines and Air Europa operate on this route. Most offer full-service options with meals included in the base fare and baggage allowances. Some carriers connect through European hubs while others use Middle Eastern or African transfer points. Low-cost alternatives may appear occasionally but require careful attention to what each ticket includes before booking.

Istanbul offers two arrival airports — Istanbul Airport sits west of the city centre with modern facilities, while Sabiha Gokcen lies east along the Asian side. Both provide metro and bus connections into town, though travel times vary considerably depending on which district you are heading toward. Allow extra time for customs procedures during peak periods when queues form longer.

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 your chosen airline uses Congonhas or Guarulhos International as departure point in Sao Paulo
• Verify baggage allowances if mixing full-service and budget carriers on separate tickets
• Confirm visa requirements for Turkish nationals before booking international travel
• Consider connection times between flights, especially when crossing continents
• Review seasonal price trends since November offers better value than December