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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$747 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.
Istanbul.$757 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.
Istanbul.$796 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $796, select.
Istanbul.$799 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $799, select.
Istanbul.$842 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $842, select.
Istanbul.$875 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $875, select.
Istanbul.$878 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $878, select.
Istanbul.$899 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.

The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
May
from $1,353
Jun
from $878
Jul
from $1,003
Aug
from $953
Sep
from $796
Oct
from $757
Nov
from $917
Dec
from $899
Jan
from $961
Feb
from $959
Mar
from $959
Apr
from $2,272
Cheapest month:October
Most expensive month:April

New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul Sabiha.

New York to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$747
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha is $747. 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 New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha. But we found flights with one or more stops from $747.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Istanbul Sabiha is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Istanbul Sabiha 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 Sabiha 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, Norse Atlantic Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul Sabiha.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know

  • Istanbul is seven hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to SAW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and SAW:

    • Zurich Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • $299 is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $747. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to SAW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JFK to SAW.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from JFK to SAW 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)

  • Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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