Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul IST (FRA–IST)
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Turkey
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly Frankfurt to Istanbul IST (FRA–IST) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,840 km (1,140 mi).
- From
- FRA
- Frankfurt
- To
- IST
- Istanbul IST
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- LH · TK
- Cheapest fare found
- €96 one-way
- Distance
- 1,840 km (1,140 mi)
- Time difference
- Istanbul IST 1 hour ahead
- Most flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Time in the air
- 2h 25m
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 82.4%
- Flights a week
- LH ~9 · TK ~17
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A321 · Airbus A330-300 · Airbus A320neo
Data from the sources listed, updated:· How we verify
Frankfurt to Istanbul IST fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €96 for May 2027 on TAROM (1 stop).
- Oct ’26€141
- Dec ’26€179
- Mar ’27€102
- May ’27€96
- Jun ’27€103
- Jul ’27€119
- Aug ’27€98
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly FRA–IST
For Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST), May 2027 had the lowest fare found (€96). Days in Istanbul IST average 18–28 °C in May, June, July, September and October. Set your watch 1 hour forward on landing at IST.
Frankfurt to Istanbul IST: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)?
From €96 one-way, the cheapest fare found for May 2027 on TAROM with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the FRA–IST flight?
2h 25m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 216 tracked flights.
Which airlines fly FRA–IST direct?
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly FRA–IST?
May 2027, at €96; the dearest month found was €179.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Istanbul IST?
Istanbul IST is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt: a FRA departure at noon is 13:00 local time in IST.
Is FRA–IST usually on time?
82.4% of 188 FRA–IST flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 2.7% were over an hour late.
How many FRA–IST flights a week?
Lufthansa 9 and Turkish Airlines 17 each way.
What aircraft fly FRA–IST?
Airbus A321, Airbus A330-300 and Airbus A320neo.
Istanbul IST to Frankfurt: the return flight (IST–FRA)
All 2 airlines also fly IST–FRA nonstop.
Airlines flying FRA–IST nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (FRA time) | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lufthansa LH | 09:14–18:00 | full-service | Star Alliance |
 Turkish Airlines TK | 07:02–19:37 | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying FRA–IST nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Belgrade (BEG) with
Air Serbia: 1,840 km (1,150 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Munich (MUC) with Lufthansa: 1,850 km (1,150 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Bucharest (OTP) with
TAROM: 1,880 km (1,170 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop. - Via Split (SPU) with
Croatia Airlines: 1,980 km (1,230 mi) flown, 8% further than nonstop. - Via Thessaloniki (SKG) with
Aegean Airlines: 2,030 km (1,260 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
FRA–IST route map
More from Frankfurt and Istanbul IST
Other arrivals in Turkey
Also nonstop from FRA, nearest to IST first (straight-line distance):
- Istanbul (SAW) airport guide · 64 km (40 mi) from IST
- FRA–ADB: İzmir · 358 km (222 mi) from IST
- FRA–ESB: Ankara · 381 km (237 mi) from IST
- Bodrum (BJV) airport guide · 457 km (284 mi) from IST
- FRA–DLM: Dalaman · 507 km (315 mi) from IST
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Also consider Sabiha Gökçen
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) also has nonstop flights from FRA: Pegasus Airlines.
Departure
Frankfurt Main Airport
Frankfurt (FRA), Frankfurt. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from FRA to 273 destinations.
View FRA airport guide →Arrival
İstanbul Airport
3 ways into Istanbul, fastest from 35 min:
- M11 metro 35–40 min
- Havaist airport coach 1h–1h 40m
- Taxi (meter) 45 min–1h 30m
Weather in Istanbul IST vs Frankfurt
Istanbul IST is warmer than Frankfurt in 9 months and cooler in 0; the biggest gap is in November (15°C against 9°C). In October it averages 20°C in Istanbul IST and 15°C in Frankfurt.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul IST | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
| Frankfurt | 5° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 6° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Istanbul and Frankfurt (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Frankfurt to Istanbul
Frankfurt and Istanbul are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Istanbul IST
Places you can't fly to nonstop from FRA, but can from IST — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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