Flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Flying between Frankfurt International Airport to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 8 airliners offering direct flights including RwandAir, Icelandair, All Nippon Airways, Air Canada, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The flight from Frankfurt International Airport to Istanbul Airport is approximately 1,837 Kilometers which is 1,142 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 2 Hours 58 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. To obtain the best prices for Istanbul Airport flights than book well in advance. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
If you had a rental car at Istanbul Airport (IST) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Istanbul Airport (IST) and avoid excess fees.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA):
- Private Transfers to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
- Buses to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
- Taxis to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
- Train Services to/near Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Organise and book your choice of transport at Istanbul Airport (IST):
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Private Transfers
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Buses
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Taxis
- Istanbul Airport (IST) Train Services
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport (IST)
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Frankfurt International Airport to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 00:05 | 19:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| United Airlines | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 07:15 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Lufthansa | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:55 | 21:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LATAM Airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:40 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:00 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Canada | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:00 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:55 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Icelandair | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:55 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:05 and 19:00.
If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 07:15
11:55
12:55
14:55
17:40
18:00
18:20
19:00
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| Tuesday | 07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
18:20
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| Wednesday | 07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:40
18:05
18:20
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| Thursday | 07:15
08:50
11:55
13:00
14:55
18:20
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| Friday | 07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:25
17:40
18:20
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| Saturday | 07:15
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:40
18:20
20:10
20:15
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| Sunday | 00:05
07:15
08:20
11:55
13:00
14:55
17:40
18:05
18:20
21:55
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.
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 |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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