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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.Rs52,279 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs52,279, select.
Istanbul.Rs59,633 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs59,633, select.
Istanbul.Rs60,979 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs60,979, select.
Istanbul.Rs64,632 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs64,632, select.
Istanbul.Rs80,188 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs80,188, select.
Istanbul.Rs81,868 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs81,868, select.
Istanbul.Rs82,202 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs82,202, select.
Istanbul.Rs83,316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,316, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Apr
from Rs87,777
May
from Rs81,868
Jun
from Rs83,469
Jul
from Rs80,188
Aug
from Rs60,979
Sep
from Rs52,279
Oct
from Rs64,632
Nov
from Rs59,633
Dec
from Rs83,316
Jan
from Rs105,675
Feb
from Rs82,202
Mar
from Rs144,375

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul

New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

New York to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs52,279
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineUzbekistan Airways
Average flights per week104

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul is Rs125,914. 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.
9 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul.
Uzbekistan Airways, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul.
As of April 2025, there are 104 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 48 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.
Currently, Icelandair and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.

  • Istanbul is seven hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 35 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 00:10 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:45 with Turkish Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your JFK to IST flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Flying into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JFK and IST include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Currently, Rs52,279 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs125,914. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from JFK to IST by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from JFK to IST.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.

  • It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from JFK to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Istanbul

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