Cheap flights from Vilnius to Istanbul

The shoulder weeks around December tend to offer better value than peak periods when demand is higher. Book several weeks ahead if travelling during school holidays or the Christmas season, since those days fill up quickly. Midweek departures on Tuesday through Thursday usually have more flexibility with connections than weekend flights.

Wizz Air and Norwegian operate as low-cost carriers where you pay separately for checked baggage and seat selection. Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Swiss, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Austrian and Lufthansa are full-service airlines that include luggage in most fares. Air Baltic and LOT Polish Airlines connect through their respective hubs in Riga and Warsaw before reaching Istanbul.

Arriving late at night means you will need to consider ground transport options carefully for whichever airport you choose. Istanbul Airport sits further from the city centre while Sabiha Gokcen is located on the Asian side with different transit connections. Both airports offer metro links, buses and taxi services into the urban area.

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

• Verify whether your passport needs a visa or electronic travel authorisation before departure depending on your nationality.
• Compare baggage allowances between low-cost carriers and full-service airlines since policies differ significantly.
• Check if your connecting flight is booked on one ticket or separate reservations to understand rebooking options.
• Confirm which airport matches your final destination location in Istanbul as the two sit on opposite sides of the city.