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Flight deals from Miami International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,234. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$894 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Miami International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $894, select.
Istanbul.$919 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Miami International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $919, select.
Istanbul.$953 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Miami International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $953, select.
Istanbul.$987 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Miami International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $987, select.
Istanbul.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Miami International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Istanbul.$1,033 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Miami International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,033, select.
Istanbul.$1,105 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Iberia and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Miami International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,105, select.
Istanbul.$1,108 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Miami International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,108, select.
Istanbul.$1,108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Miami International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,108, select.
Istanbul.$1,110 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Miami International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,110, select.
Istanbul.$1,112 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Miami International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,112, select.
Istanbul.$1,115 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Miami International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,115, select.
Istanbul.$1,161 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Miami International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,161, select.
Istanbul.$1,171 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Miami International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,171, select.
Istanbul.$1,181 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Miami International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,181, select.
Istanbul.$1,190 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Miami International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,190, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Miami International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Miami International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in January.
May
from $1,171
Jun
from $1,234
Jul
from $1,396
Aug
from $1,108
Sep
from $987
Oct
from $1,033
Nov
from $953
Dec
from $1,105
Jan
from $894
Feb
from $1,112
Mar
from $1,025
Apr
from $1,338

Direct flights from Miami International to Istanbul

Alternative Miami International to Istanbul routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from $1,160
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from $894
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Miami to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$894
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time11 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week42

Finding cheap flights from Miami International 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 Miami International to Istanbul is $894. 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.
11 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Miami International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, PIA and IndiGo fly direct from Miami International to Istanbul.
As of May 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Miami International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Miami International to Istanbul is usually January.
If you're flying from Miami International 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 $894.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Miami International Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 21 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 19 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 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 17°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, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul.

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

  • With 13 weekly flights between the two airports, Miami International Airport (MIA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 09:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from MIA to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 23:35.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your MIA to Istanbul flight.

  • During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • You can book a direct Miami International Airport to Istanbul ticket. Begin your journey at MIA and arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • Take to the skies with Turkish Airlines. This airline offers direct flights from Miami International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from MIA to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Located around 10 kilometres from central Miami, MIA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MIA:

  • Of the flights that depart from Miami International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

  • MIA's address is 4200 N.W. 21 Street.

How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Miami International Airport to Istanbul flight is $516. The cheapest price for a return flight is $894. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book eight months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MIA to Istanbul.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Miami International Airport to Istanbul tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MIA to Istanbul.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Miami International Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MIA to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

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

  • Following your MIA to Istanbul flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Lock in the best price by booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book a Miami International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

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

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Miami International Airport to Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top sights which should feature on every Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Miami to Istanbul

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