Flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
Flights from Cork to Istanbul Airport are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 23 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. 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. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Cork (ORK) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Turkish Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between and .
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.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Saturday | 16:40
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Dublin to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 15 Minutes | |
Shannon to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 26 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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