Cheap flights from New Delhi to Istanbul from $149 DEL → IST, SAW
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $452 with Azerbaijan Airlines, 4 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $149 with Kuwait Airways, 16 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $149, Kuwait Airways, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $452, 4 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $444 to $562
- Cheapest month to fly
- June 2027, return fares from $237 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- IndiGo, Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 7 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $444 to $562.
Cheapest return found recently
$452
4 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 · Azerbaijan Airlines
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:15 a.m. · Return leaves 2:15 p.m. · 20 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$564
4 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · IndiGo
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:20 a.m. · Return leaves 2:50 a.m. · 15 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$452 4 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$237 12 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $233 to $349.
At $452, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 20 Nov to 19 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
104 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 20 Nov | $556 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 27 Nov | $618 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 30 Nov | $516 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $564 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 30 Jan 2027 | $572 | Air India Express | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $465 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | $441 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $452 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 | $237 | Kuwait Airways | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jun 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 | $237 | Kuwait Airways | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
June 2027 is the cheapest month — from $237.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Azerbaijan Airlines, IndiGo, Kuwait Airways, Air India Express.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $152 to $163.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$149
16 Apr 2027 · Kuwait Airways
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 3:00 a.m. · 11 h 5 min trip
1 stop · via Kuwait International Airport (KWI) · overnight connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$392
16 Apr 2027 · IndiGo
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · 7 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$149 16 Apr 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $138 to $160.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 14 Nov to 20 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
31 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $172 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Apr 2027 | $160 | Kuwait Airways | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Apr 2027 | $149 | Kuwait Airways | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Oct 2027 | $153 | Kuwait Airways | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $149.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Kuwait Airways, Azerbaijan Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New Delhi to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New Delhi to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 50% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $489 | $402 | +98% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $405 | $336 | +64% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $416 | $338 | +68% | 46 |
| 30–59 days | $417 | $338 | +69% | 32 |
| 60–89 days | $377 | $323 | +53% | 47 |
| 90–179 days | $247 | $233 | Cheapest seen | 41 |
| 180+ days | $249 | $237 | +1% | 22 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 46 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Ghaziabad → Istanbul
22 km from New Delhi
$334
$185 more than flying from New Delhi
1 Feb 2027 · HDO → SAW · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New Delhi to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $452 with Azerbaijan Airlines, 4 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $237 with Kuwait Airways, 12 Jun 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $444 to $562.
How much is a one-way flight from New Delhi to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $149 with Kuwait Airways, 16 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $152 to $163.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Istanbul?
June 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $237, 12 Jun 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $149, 16 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 50% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from New Delhi to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $564 with IndiGo, 4 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $392 with IndiGo, 16 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from New Delhi to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with IndiGo on 16 Apr 2027, takes 7 h 50 min from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Kuwait Airways on 16 Apr 2027, takes 11 h 5 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Istanbul?
Between 20 Nov and 19 Jun 2027, Azerbaijan Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, IndiGo on 2 and Kuwait Airways on 2. Between 14 Nov and 20 Oct 2027, Kuwait Airways has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Azerbaijan Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
