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Flight deals from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $247. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$207 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.

Istanbul.$221 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.

Istanbul.$233 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.

Istanbul.$238 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Istanbul.$247 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.

Istanbul.$247 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.

Istanbul.$247 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.

Istanbul.$254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.

Istanbul.$255 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.

Istanbul.$260 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.

Istanbul.$261 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jun, returning Sat, 12 Jun.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $261, select.

Istanbul.$261 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $261, select.

Istanbul.$263 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $263, select.

Istanbul.$271 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Istanbul.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Istanbul.$277 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Stockholm to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$207
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	3 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	64

Finding cheap flights from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul is $207. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul?

3 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and PIA fly direct from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul?

As of August 2026, there are 64 flights per week flying from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Stockholm Arlanda to Istanbul is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Stockholm.
Flights from ARN to IST start from 05:45 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 18:30 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 19 weekly Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your ARN to IST flight.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak periods, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ARN and IST:
- Copenhagen Airport
- Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Currently, $102 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $207. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from ARN to IST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ARN to IST.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Stockholm Arlanda Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ARN arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
To reach Stockholm Arlanda Airport from central Stockholm, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ARN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Book a hotel close to IST if you're taking a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The quietest month for a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ARN to IST sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.