Flights from Newark Airport (EWR) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £863.83

One-way from £630.90

Flying between Newark Liberty International to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 3 airliners offering direct flights including Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and RwandAir. The flight time is approximately 10 Hours 16 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Istanbul Airport Turkey can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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!

To see all airliners that offer flights between Newark Liberty International and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines111111100:0516:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways111111100:0516:50VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir111111100:0516:50VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Newark Liberty International to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 00:05

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
00:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK30
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9175
RwandAirWB1383
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Tuesday
00:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9175
RwandAirWB1383
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK30
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Wednesday
00:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9175
Turkish AirlinesTK30
RwandAirWB1383
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Thursday
00:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9175
Turkish AirlinesTK30
RwandAirWB1383
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Friday
00:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9175
Turkish AirlinesTK30
RwandAirWB1383
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Saturday
00:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9175
RwandAirWB1383
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK30
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Sunday
00:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK30
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9175
RwandAirWB1383
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
New York John F Kennedy to Istanbul010 Hours 15 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST is £630.90 ($799 €733.40)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST is £863.83 ($1094 €1004.18)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST is £297.68 ($377 €346.05)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Istanbul IST is £544.04 ($689 €632.43)
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Flight Info FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Newark to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (IST): RwandAir, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Newark to Istanbul?
The flight from Newark to Istanbul is 8,048KM or 5,001 miles.
How long does the flight from Newark to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Newark to Istanbul takes 10 Hours 16 Minutes.

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