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Flight deals from Milan to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $175. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$74 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Bergamo on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $74, select.
Istanbul.$83 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Milan Bergamo on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $83, select.
Istanbul.$83 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Milan Bergamo on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $83, select.
Istanbul.$83 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Milan Bergamo on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $83, select.
Istanbul.$91 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Milan Bergamo on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.
Istanbul.$113 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Bergamo on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $113, select.
Istanbul.$113 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Bergamo on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $113, select.
Istanbul.$114 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Bergamo on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $114, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Milan to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Milan to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in January.
Nov
from $162
Dec
from $91
Jan
from $74
Feb
from $83
Mar
from $83
Apr
from $120
May
from $114
Jun
from $113
Jul
from $155
Aug
from $117
Sep
from $113
Oct
from $125

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Milan to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$74
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week146

Finding cheap flights from Milan 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 Milan to Istanbul is $166. 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 49 minutes is the average flight time from Milan to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, PIA and IndiGo fly direct from Milan to Istanbul.
As of November 2025, there are 146 flights per week flying from Milan to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan to Istanbul is usually January.
If you're flying from Milan, 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 $166.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Milan to Istanbul on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 49 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 November, the average temperature is usually around 12°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Wizz Air Malta. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Pegasus Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul (ISTA) from Milan (MILA) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Milan to Istanbul? Return tickets start from $166 and one-way flights to Istanbul from Milan start from $74


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Milan from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from $74 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best MILA-ISTA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Milan.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Milan and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Turkish Airlines
    PIA
    IndiGo
    Thai Airways
    Flynas
    ITA Airways
    Pegasus Airlines
    AJet
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Milan and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Milan to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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