Cheap flights from Munich to Istanbul IST (MUC–IST)
Germany
Turkey
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly Munich to Istanbul IST (MUC–IST) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,550 km (961 mi).
- From
- MUC
- Munich
- To
- IST
- Istanbul IST
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- LH · TK
- Cheapest fare found
- €94 one-way
- Distance
- 1,550 km (961 mi)
- Time difference
- Istanbul IST 1 hour ahead
- Most flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Time in the air
- 2h 07m
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 85.8%
- Flights a week
- LH ~3 · TK ~17
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A321 · Airbus A321neo · Airbus A320neo
Data from the sources listed, updated:· How we verify
Munich to Istanbul IST fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €94 for June 2027 on Lufthansa, nonstop. Nonstop from €94.
- Nov ’26€136
- Dec ’26€116
- Mar ’27€113
- Apr ’27€106
- Jun ’27€94
- Aug ’27€115
- Sept ’27€104
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 MUC–IST
For Munich (MUC) to Istanbul (IST), June 2027 had the lowest fare found (€94). 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.
Munich 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 Munich (MUC) to Istanbul (IST)?
From €94 one-way, the cheapest fare found for June 2027 on Lufthansa, nonstop; nonstop from €94 (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the MUC–IST flight?
2h 07m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 162 tracked flights.
Which airlines fly MUC–IST direct?
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly MUC–IST?
June 2027, at €94; the dearest month found was €136.
What is the time difference between Munich and Istanbul IST?
Istanbul IST is 1 hour ahead of Munich: a MUC departure at noon is 13:00 local time in IST.
Is MUC–IST usually on time?
85.8% of 155 MUC–IST flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 6.5% were over an hour late.
How many MUC–IST flights a week?
Lufthansa 3 and Turkish Airlines 17 each way.
What aircraft fly MUC–IST?
Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo and Airbus A320neo.
Istanbul IST to Munich: the return flight (IST–MUC)
All 2 airlines also fly IST–MUC nonstop.
Airlines flying MUC–IST nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (MUC time) | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lufthansa LH | 22:33–22:46 | full-service | Star Alliance |
 Turkish Airlines TK | 07:29–19:48 | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying MUC–IST nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Belgrade (BEG) with
Air Serbia: 1,550 km (963 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Split (SPU) with
Croatia Airlines: 1,690 km (1,050 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop. - Via Thessaloniki (SKG) with
Aegean Airlines: 1,730 km (1,080 mi) flown, 12% further than nonstop. - Via İzmir (ADB) with
Pegasus Airlines: 2,020 km (1,260 mi) flown, 31% further than nonstop. - Via Athens (ATH) with
Aegean Airlines and Sky Express (Greece): 2,070 km (1,290 mi) flown, 34% further than nonstop.
MUC–IST route map
More from Munich and Istanbul IST
Other arrivals in Turkey
Also nonstop from MUC, nearest to IST first (straight-line distance):
- Istanbul (SAW) airport guide · 64 km (40 mi) from IST
- Edremit (EDO) · 241 km (150 mi) from IST
- MUC–ADB: İzmir · 358 km (222 mi) from IST
- Ankara (ESB) airport guide · 381 km (237 mi) from IST
- Bodrum (BJV) airport guide · 457 km (284 mi) from IST
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Also consider Sabiha Gökçen
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) also has nonstop flights from MUC: Pegasus Airlines.
Departure
Munich Airport
Munich (MUC), Munich. In our data, 79 airlines fly nonstop from MUC to 204 destinations.
View MUC 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 Munich
Istanbul IST is warmer than Munich in 11 months and cooler in 0; the biggest gap is in November (15°C against 8°C). In October it averages 20°C in Istanbul IST and 15°C in Munich.
| 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° |
| Munich | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 8° | 5° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Istanbul and Munich (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Munich to Istanbul
Munich 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 MUC, but can from IST — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- turkishairlines.com — Turkish Airlines destinations from Istanbul
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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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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