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Frankfurt.$177 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Frankfurt.$177 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Frankfurt.$222 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul, returning Wed, 16 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $222, select.
Frankfurt.$233 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Dec, returning Sun, 11 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.
Frankfurt.$235 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.
Frankfurt.$248 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb, returning Wed, 18 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
Frankfurt.$255 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.
Frankfurt.$259 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Istanbul to Frankfurt: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$177
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week606

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is $177. 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.
3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.
United, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly direct from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.
As of July 2025, there are 202 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Saturday, 12 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
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 Frankfurt am Main 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Frankfurt am Main is Pegasus Airlines .

Flying from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know

  • Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.

  • Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport flight.

  • Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.

  • The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 47 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IST to FRA is the 4:05am Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 9pm with Turkish Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to FRA. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) take off from this terminal.

  • When leaving from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport with Turkish Airlines.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and FRA is Turkish Airlines.

  • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to FRA that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and FRA include:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)

  • Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Planning to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.

  • From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to FRA are offered by AJet.

  • AJet has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to FRA route.

  • Pegasus is the most reliable carrier flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, with 70.32% of its services arriving as planned.

  • Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.

  • Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to FRA flight:

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • $52 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport. A return flight starts at $177. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to FRA by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to FRA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Istanbul to FRA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Frankfurt

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt Airport:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial are top sights which should feature on every Frankfurt itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

  • Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.

  • Stuttgart is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without visiting Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.

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