Cheap flights from Nalchik to Istanbul from $200 NAL → IST, SAW
Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $473 with Pobeda, 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $200 with Aeroflot, 3 Dec, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $200, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $473, 12 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $415 to $529
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $339 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $415 to $529.
Cheapest return found recently
$473
12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 · Pobeda
Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 3:05 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 p.m. · 40 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$473 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$339 16 Nov – 24 Novfound 7 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 $339 to $488.
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 9 departure dates from 16 Nov to 16 Mar 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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 24 Nov | $339 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 27 Nov | $340 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 29 Dec | $540 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $617 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $473 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $514 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $415 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 | $522 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 | $529 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $339.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pobeda.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $183 to $221.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$200
3 Dec · Aeroflot
Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:20 a.m. · 12 h 10 min trip
stops unknown
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$200 3 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$166 12 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $132 to $309.
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 3 departure dates from 3 Dec to 2 Feb 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 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | $200 | Aeroflot | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $166 | Southwind airlines | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Feb 2027 | $242 | Pobeda | Nalchik Airport (NAL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $166.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aeroflot, Southwind airlines, Pobeda.
Premium cabin fares from Nalchik 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 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nalchik to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 23% 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.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $506 | $339 | +29% | 41 |
| 7–13 days | $488 | $339 | +25% | 39 |
| 14–29 days | $392 | $340 | Cheapest seen | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $394 | $368 | +1% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $467 | $403 | +19% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $492 | $473 | +26% | 49 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 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 | $224 | $132 | +32% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $169 | $143 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $270 | $245 | +60% | 24 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Vladikavkaz → Istanbul
101 km from Nalchik
$195
$278 less than flying from Nalchik
16 Dec – 27 Dec · OGZ → IST · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Mineralnye Vody → Istanbul
89 km from Nalchik
$200
$273 less than flying from Nalchik
21 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 · MRV → IST · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Magas → Istanbul
98 km from Nalchik
$528
$55 more than flying from Nalchik
12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 · IGT → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Vladikavkaz → Istanbul
101 km from Nalchik
$85
$115 less than flying from Nalchik
9 Dec · OGZ → IST · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Mineralnye Vody → Istanbul
89 km from Nalchik
$114
$86 less than flying from Nalchik
27 Oct 2027 · MRV → IST · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Magas → Istanbul
98 km from Nalchik
$243
$43 more than flying from Nalchik
10 Feb 2027 · IGT → IST · 1 stop
found 3 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 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 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 Nalchik to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $473 with Pobeda, 12 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $339 with Pobeda, 16 Nov to 24 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $415 to $529.
How much is a one-way flight from Nalchik to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $200 with Aeroflot, 3 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $166 with Southwind airlines, 12 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $183 to $221.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nalchik to Istanbul?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $339, 16 Nov to 24 Nov, found 7 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $166, 12 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Nalchik to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nalchik to Istanbul?
Between 16 Nov and 16 Mar 2027, Pobeda has the cheapest return on all 9 departure dates we hold. Between 3 Dec and 2 Feb 2027, Aeroflot has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Southwind airlines on 1 and Pobeda 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
