Cheap flights from Basel to Istanbul from $56 BSL, MLH, ZBA, ZDH → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $83 to $123.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 11-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 25 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

470 fares on 27 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $109.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $45 to $59.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

209 fares on 21 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $54.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 29% 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.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way 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.

How much is a return flight from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $109 with Pegasus Airlines, 25 Nov to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 27 departure dates is usually $128 to $238.

How much is a one-way flight from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $56 with Ajet, 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $54 with Pegasus Airlines, 26 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $63 to $104.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel to Istanbul?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $109, 25 Nov to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $54, 26 Nov, found 5 days ago.

Every date in November 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Basel to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Basel to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $109 with Pegasus Airlines, 25 Nov to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $56 with Ajet, 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Basel to Istanbul

How long is the flight from Basel to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ajet on 15 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 10 min from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Basel to Istanbul?

Between 13 Nov and 12 Jun 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 13 of the 27 departure dates we hold, Ajet on 11 and easyJet on 2. Between 26 Nov and 23 Aug 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 21 departure dates we hold, Wizz Air Malta on 6 and Ajet on 5.