Cheap Flights from Istanbul (ISTA) to Salzburg (SZG)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Salzburg Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $293. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Salzburg

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

Direct flights from Istanbul to Salzburg

Istanbul to Salzburg: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Salzburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Salzburg.

Istanbul to Salzburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$293
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Salzburg: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Salzburg is $293. 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.
2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Salzburg.
Turkish Airlines and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Salzburg.
As of May 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Salzburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Salzburg is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Salzburg Airport on Saturday, 13 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Salzburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Salzburg is Turkish Airlines .

Flying from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG): What you need to know

  • Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Airport (IST), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG).

  • Take a direct Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Salzburg is two hours behind Istanbul. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is located in Salzburg, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • You can choose from 8 direct flights a week between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG). This is the most popular route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 7:45am departure from IST to SZG.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to SZG.

  • Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG) depart from this terminal.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top airline operates departures from IST.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to SZG.

  • IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, check out these options when setting off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

    • Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)

    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)

    • Skopje International Airport (SKP)

  • SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to SZG flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.

About Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)

Getting from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg

  • Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Salzburg. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)

  • $113 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport. A return flight starts from $293. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap flights from Istanbul to SZG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport ticket.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to SZG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Salzburg. February is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Before locking in your Istanbul to SZG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Salzburg, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).

More about Salzburg

Explore more of Austria

  • You've done Salzburg, now it's time to discover other corners of Austria. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Vienna to tick off its leading attractions. From Historic Centre of Vienna to Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 193 kilometres southeast of Salzburg, Graz is another favourite stop in Austria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.

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