Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Flights to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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Getting to Frankfurt International Airport from Istanbul Airport is very straight forward. There are 5 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 58 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport from Frankfurt International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Frankfurt International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Frankfurt International Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Frankfurt International Airport
- Buses to Frankfurt International Airport
- Taxis to Frankfurt International Airport
- Train Services to/near Frankfurt International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
To see all airliners that offer flights between Frankfurt International Airport and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 01:30 | 07:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| United Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 06:50 | 06:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Lufthansa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 08:55 | 08:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LATAM Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS | ||
| Icelandair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 01:30 and 07:50.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Saturday | 17:20
19:10
21:25
23:00
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| Sunday | 01:30
06:50
07:50
08:55
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 7 Minutes | |
| Dusseldorf to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 11 Minutes | |
| Hanover to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 3 Minutes | |
| Luxembourg to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 8 Minutes | |
| Nürnberg to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 45 Minutes | |
| Stuttgart to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 51 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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