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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nashville Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,523. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$1,169 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,169, select.
Istanbul.$1,172 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,172, select.
Istanbul.$1,258 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,258, select.
Istanbul.$1,268 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.
Istanbul.$1,287 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,287, select.
Istanbul.$1,359 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair and Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Nashville on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,359, select.
Istanbul.$1,395 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,395, select.
Istanbul.$1,423 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,423, select.
Istanbul.$1,432 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,432, select.
Istanbul.$1,448 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,448, select.
Istanbul.$1,475 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,475, select.
Istanbul.$1,523 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nashville on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,523, select.
Istanbul.$1,921 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nashville on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,921, select.
Istanbul.$3,516 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with jetBlue and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Nashville on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,516, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nashville to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jul
from $3,516
Aug
from $1,523
Sep
from $1,448
Oct
from $1,423
Nov
from $1,287
Dec
from $1,395
Jan
from $1,172
Feb
from $1,258
Mar
from $1,169
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Alternative Nashville to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Nashville to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from $1,386
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from $1,169
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Nashville to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,169
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Nashville to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nashville to Istanbul is $1,169. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Nashville to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,169.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Nashville to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Istanbul is usually March.
If you're flying from Nashville Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $1,169.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nashville Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, 3 March 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Nashville Airport and Istanbul. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is nine hours ahead of Nashville, where Nashville International Airport is located.

  • Leave enough time to get on your BNA to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

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

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from BNA to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • BNA is around 10 kilometres from central Nashville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel near BNA? If you're boarding an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • Of the flights that depart from Nashville International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.

  • BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Istanbul

  • $533 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nashville International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start from $1,169. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from BNA to Istanbul, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Nashville International Airport to Istanbul ticket.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BNA to Istanbul by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save on your flight from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • For the best deal, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from BNA to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your BNA to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • When booking your Nashville International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BNA to Istanbul around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nashville International Airport to Istanbul, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.

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