Turkish Airlines is offering great prices from Switzerland, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, North Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Italy to Istanbul right now. One piece of checked baggage of up to 30kg is included too.
These flights are available from December until March. You can either book directly on Turkish Airlines’ website or save roughly €15 by booking through Skyscanner.
All departure airports:
- Basel: €113
- Budapest: €128
- Munich: €129
- Berlin: €129
- Hamburg: €129
- Hanover: €129
- Stuttgart: €129
- Bremen: €129
- Düsseldorf: €129
- Nuremberg: €129
- Cologne: €129
- Frankfurt: €129
- Vienna: €139
- Salzburg: €139
- Zurich: €146
- Brussels: €149
- Amsterdam: €149
- Athens: €149
- Skopje: €153
- Pristina: €160
- Milan: €160
- Sarajevo: €160
Turkish Airlines will fly you directly to Istanbul. The airline mostly uses Airbus A321 or Boeing 737 aircraft – the legroom being 76 to 79 cm. For some larger cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt, or Munich, Turkish Airlines also uses an Airbus A330 – then with a seat pitch of 81 cm.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, this offer is valid for travel commencing between December and March. There is no minimum stay requirement, same-day return flights are possible with this fare. Availability is great! The deal expires on November 24, 2021.
The best way to find these cheap flights is Google Flights (instructions). You can then go ahead and book directly on Turkish Airlines’ website or with a cheap online travel agent via Skyscanner.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class U. Almost no frequent flyer program will credit these flights except Turkish Airlines’ own Miles&Smiles program (roughly 500 miles). Feel free to use our Miles&Smiles calculator to see how many miles your routing would get you:
Hotels
Hotels are generally speaking quite affordable in Istanbul. Nevertheless, it always makes sense to compare prices, reviews and locations. Our favorite site to do that is booking.com:
Also make sure to check out our coupons and vouchers. You may be able to save a substantial amount of money:
Information & Tips for Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city, economical and cultural capital of modern day Turkey. While political power resides in Ankara, Istanbul is famous for its long and moved history. Formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, it has been one of the most important cities of European and Oriental politics for over 2.000 years. Aside from the fact that it is split between two continents (Asia and Europe), poeple associate Istanbul with its modern day lifestyle and cultural variety. Its most famous sights are the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Best time to visit
The city is blessed with mild winters, with the average temperature hitting a bottom 8 degrees in December and January. This alternates with very hot summers. Since it is located at the conflux of the Black Sea and Aegean Sea, humidity tends to be high all year round. If you dislike hot, humid days, avoid Istanbul during the summer. Otherwise, it is a year round destination.
From the airport(s) to the city
Istanbul Int’l Airport
This brand new airport (opened in 2018) is the main hub for Turkish Airlines. All long haul flights to Istanbul arrive here. It is located on the European side of the city. It is not yet connected to Istanbul’s metro system, so buses are the only option to get to the city center by public transport. There are 18 bus lines operating to different parts of the city, taking 30-90 minutes for 2-4€.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcan Airport
This airport is home to many LCCs, mainly Pegasus Airlines. It is located on the Asia side of the city. It has no connection to Istanbul’s metro system, too. There are few bus lines operating to the city center, taking around an hour at a cost of 18TL (approx.2,30€).
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