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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Izmir Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs16,316. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.Rs8,309 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs8,309, select.
Istanbul.Rs8,338 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs8,338, select.
Istanbul.Rs8,793 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs8,793, select.
Istanbul.Rs9,494 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Izmir on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,494, select.
Istanbul.Rs9,494 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Izmir on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,494, select.
Istanbul.Rs9,494 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Izmir on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,494, select.
Istanbul.Rs9,792 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Izmir on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,792, select.
Istanbul.Rs10,148 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Izmir on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs10,148, select.
Istanbul.Rs10,459 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs10,459, select.
Istanbul.Rs11,101 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Izmir on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs11,101, select.
Istanbul.Rs11,464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs11,464, select.
Istanbul.Rs17,835 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Izmir on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs17,835, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Izmir to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from Rs8,309
May
from Rs8,338
Jun
from Rs8,793
Jul
from Rs10,459
Aug
from Rs11,464
Sep
from Rs10,148
Oct
from Rs9,494
Nov
from Rs9,494
Dec
from Rs9,792
Jan
from Rs9,494
Feb
from Rs11,101
Mar
from Rs17,835

Direct flights from Izmir to Istanbul

Alternative Izmir to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Izmir to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from Rs8,309
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Izmir to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs8,302
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 17 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week590

Finding cheap flights from Izmir to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Izmir to Istanbul is Rs16,316. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Izmir to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Air Serbia fly direct from Izmir to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 590 flights per week flying from Izmir to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul is usually May.
If you're flying from Izmir Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from Rs16,316.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Izmir Airport to Istanbul on Friday, 8 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 10 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul.

  • Istanbul and Izmir (where Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is located) are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with 114 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from ADB to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 23:55. Choose the first departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 01:50 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ADB to Istanbul flight.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Begin your trip at ADB and travel nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • There's a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul, including:

  • ADB is around 14 kilometres from central Izmir. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near ADB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:

  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from ADB land on schedule 84% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul flight is Rs8,309. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs16,316. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from ADB to Istanbul by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from ADB to Istanbul.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from ADB to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Once your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • The trip will take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your ADB to Istanbul flight:

  • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February.

  • Before locking in your Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from ADB to Istanbul around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its popular sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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