Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul

Book around October, November or May when fares tend to be lower before peak summer travel picks up, though June remains the month with generally cheaper tickets across most days of the week. Avoid booking on weekends if possible, and watch for changes in demand around local holidays in either country that can shift prices by a noticeable amount.

Sky Express handles some connections as part of its network while Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta operate budget services on similar routes with different fare structures. Tarom, Azerbaijan Airlines, FLYONE and HiSky each offer alternative routing options through their own hubs, whereas Aegean Airlines provides service with European connections. Scandinavian Airlines, Air Europa round out the available choices for passengers willing to travel further from their preferred hub.

Arriving late at either Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen means public transport frequency drops significantly and you may need a taxi to reach central areas comfortably. Both airports lie outside the city centre with different distances depending on which terminal serves your flight, and ground transportation options vary by time of 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

• Confirm whether your destination country requires specific entry documents or visas before booking any ticket.
• Check baggage allowances carefully since low-cost carriers charge separately for checked luggage.
• Verify that connecting flights are booked under the same reservation when using multiple airlines.
• Review airport fees and terminal information at both Istanbul destinations to plan ground transport accordingly.