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Flight deals from Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,426. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$1,374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,374, select.
Istanbul.$1,374 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,374, select.
Istanbul.$1,376 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,376, select.
Istanbul.$1,426 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,426, select.
Istanbul.$1,533 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,533, select.
Istanbul.$1,565 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,565, select.
Istanbul.$1,607 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,607, select.
Istanbul.$1,625 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,625, select.
Istanbul.$1,762 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,762, select.
Istanbul.$2,148 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,148, select.
Istanbul.$2,315 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,315, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Buffalo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,374
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul is $1,371. 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 Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,374.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Istanbul is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Buffalo Niagara Airport and Istanbul Airport. 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.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Buffalo.

  • Your BUF to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BUF and IST include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    • New York John F. Kennedy Airport

    • New York Newark Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Right now, $799 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,374. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BUF to IST. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)

  • BUF is located at Genesee Street.

  • 74% of flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Istanbul in March.

  • Book your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from BUF to IST in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Buffalo to Istanbul

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