Cheap flights from Strasbourg to Istanbul

The expensive stretch runs from the winter holidays through early spring, with December, January, February, March and April all carrying fares, then prices ease into June, the cheapest month shown. August is also listed, so compare it with June rather than assuming late summer is better. Midweek departures and dates away from Christmas and school holidays usually help on this route, and avoiding Friday-to-Sunday travel around the winter break can keep the fare down.

Four of the ten airlines on this route are low-cost carriers, while the other six are full-service, so the fare you see is not always comparable. Volotea, Easyjet, NouvelAir and Jet2 tend to price a basic seat and charge separately for baggage, seat selection and refreshments, whereas Tunisair, LOT Polish Airlines, Air Algerie, Royal Air Maroc, Aegean Airlines and Iberia usually include more in the fare. Every itinerary connects somewhere, and the transfer airport, minimum connection time and baggage rules can differ sharply between a low-cost and a full-service ticket.

You may land at either Istanbul Airport, on the European side well north of the centre, or Sabiha Gokcen, on the Asian side to the east. Both are a long way from the historic centre, so allow time for the ride in, and choose airport buses, taxis or rail links according to your arrival time and luggage. Confirm the arrival airport on your booking, because the two are far apart and a transfer between them can eat up much of a day.

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 itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is your problem.
• Check baggage rules for each carrier, especially on low-cost fares where checked bags and cabin bags may be charged separately.
• Confirm which Istanbul airport you arrive at and how you will reach your hotel.
• Check passport and visa requirements for Turkey before you book, since rules depend on your nationality.
• Compare June with August and the winter months before choosing dates.
• Check minimum connection times if you are transferring between different airlines.