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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Izmir to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£31 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £31, select.
Tue, 13 MayADB - SAW with AJet
Direct
Tue, 13 MaySAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £31
Istanbul.£34 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan, returning Thu, 8 Jan.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.
Sat, 3 JanADB - SAW with AJet
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Thu, 8 JanSAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £34
Istanbul.£36 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.
Tue, 2 DecADB - SAW with AJet
Direct
Tue, 2 DecSAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £36
Istanbul.£38 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.
Wed, 5 NovADB - SAW with AJet
Direct
Wed, 5 NovSAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £38
Istanbul.£38 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.
Sun, 1 MarADB - SAW with AJet
Direct
Mon, 9 MarSAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £38
Istanbul.£40 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £40, select.
Thu, 27 NovADB - SAW with AJet
Direct
Sat, 6 DecSAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £40
Istanbul.£41 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.
Fri, 31 OctADB - SAW with AJet
Direct
Mon, 3 NovSAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £41
Istanbul.£43 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Feb, returning Sat, 21 Feb.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Izmir on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Izmir.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Sat, 14 FebADB - SAW with AJet
Direct
Sat, 21 FebSAW - ADB with AJet
Direct
from £43
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Izmir to Istanbul found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Izmir to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from £31
Jun
from £63
Jul
from £68
Aug
from £72
Sep
from £63
Oct
from £57
Nov
from £38
Dec
from £36
Jan
from £34
Feb
from £43
Mar
from £38
Apr
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Izmir to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£31
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week409

Finding cheap flights from Izmir 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 Izmir to Istanbul is £31. 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.
1 hour and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Izmir to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Air Serbia fly direct from Izmir to Istanbul.
As of May 2025, there are 818 flights per week flying from Izmir to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Izmir Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 18.8 miles away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from £31.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Izmir Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 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, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul.

  • Izmir (the location of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport) and Istanbul share the same timezone — UTC+3.

  • With 107 flights a week between the two airports, Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 01:50. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from ADB to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 23:55.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ADB to Istanbul flight.

  • Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul ticket. Start your journey at ADB and land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

  • Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul include:

    • Turkish Airlines

    • AJet

    • Pegasus

  • The journey from central Izmir to ADB takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a hotel near ADB? If you've booked an early flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Izmir Airport

    • Svalinn Hotel

    • Ünaten Otel

  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.68% of flights that take off from ADB reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Istanbul

  • £15 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £31. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap flights from ADB to Istanbul by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from ADB to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 30 miles away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

    • Khavi Airport Apart

    • Yotelair Istanbul Airport (Airside)

    • Private Room in Istanbul #33

  • Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from ADB to Istanbul.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Once your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 30 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Following your ADB to Istanbul flight, unwind at a hotel close to SAW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

    • Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport

    • ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel

    • Miracle Istanbul Asia Airport Hotel & Spa

  • Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make collecting a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Plan your trip to Istanbul in high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADB to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul:

    • Aruna Boutique Hotel

    • Hotel Mount Ararat

    • Istanbul Golden City Hotel

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 220 miles east to Ankara to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are key reasons to visit.

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