Cheap flights from Delhi to Istanbul From ₹34,344
Updated 2026-06-22
4565 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 6h 06m on the Delhi (DEL) → Istanbul (IST) corridor. The cheapest fares are usually in July (around ₹36,570 return), with peak prices in August (₹40,916). Departing on a Wednesday tends to undercut weekend prices.
Best time to fly DEL→IST
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day to depart: Wednesday.
Airlines to compare on Delhi → Istanbul
Major airlines serving this route. Compare fares and schedules before you book.
| Airline | Code | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | AF | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| ITA Airways | AZ | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| Air India | AI | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| IndiGo | 6E | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | ≈ 6h 06m | Economy |
Delhi → Istanbul FAQs
A nonstop DEL–IST flight covers the 4565 km great-circle in about 6h 06m of cruising, plus 30-60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Many longer corridors are flown with one connection — check live results for nonstop availability and total journey time.
July is typically the cheapest month on this route, with return fares from ₹34,344. August is the peak — expect prices 2-3x higher. Book 4-8 weeks ahead for the best fares.
Indian passport holders should check the visa requirements for Turkey on the destination's official immigration portal before booking — an eVisa or visa-on-arrival applies for many countries. Carry a passport valid for at least six months.
Compare prices across 500+ airlines and agencies in one search, keep your dates flexible and favour a midweek departure. Prices on this route rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.