Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul from $416 PHL → IST, SAW
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $997 with British Airways, 31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $416 with Aer Lingus, 7 Dec, found today.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $416, found today
- Cheapest return found recently
- $997, 31 Dec to 10 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,018 to $1,077
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $997 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,018 to $1,077.
Cheapest return found recently
$997
31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 · British Airways
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:35 p.m. · Return leaves 8:25 a.m. · 30 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · connection may need a visa
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$997 31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $442 to $1,306.
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 6 departure dates from 14 Nov to 31 Dec, 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 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 31 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
31 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 21 Nov | $1,090 | British Airways | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 27 Nov | $1,295 | British Airways | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 10 Dec | $1,016 | Aer Lingus | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 11 Dec | $1,023 | Qatar Airways | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 18 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,036 | British Airways | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $997 | British Airways | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $997.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$416
7 Dec · Aer Lingus
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 5:40 p.m. · 38 h 55 min trip
2 stops
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$416 7 Decfound todayOpen this trip
$406 7 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $339 to $529.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec | $406 | jetBlue | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $413 | Qatar Airways | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $406.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, Qatar Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Philadelphia 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 31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 7 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Philadelphia to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (45 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 | $958 | $880 | +25% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $870 | $789 | +14% | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $867 | $442 | +13% | 33 |
| 90–179 days | $765 | $765 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $438 | $406 | +22% | 16 |
| 30–59 days | $456 | $406 | +27% | 41 |
| 60–89 days | $412 | $339 | +14% | 14 |
| 90–179 days | $360 | $339 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baltimore → Istanbul
145 km from Philadelphia
$731
$266 less than flying from Philadelphia
2 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 · BWI → SAW · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found yesterday
New York → Istanbul
130 km from Philadelphia
$740
$257 less than flying from Philadelphia
19 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 · JFK → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
New York → Istanbul
130 km from Philadelphia
$288
$128 less than flying from Philadelphia
14 Mar 2027 · LGA → IST · 2 stops
found yesterday
Baltimore → Istanbul
145 km from Philadelphia
$344
$72 less than flying from Philadelphia
19 Jan 2027 · BWI → SAW · 2 stops
found yesterday
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 31 Dec – 10 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $997 with British Airways, 31 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,018 to $1,077.
How much is a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $416 with Aer Lingus, 7 Dec, found today. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $406 with jetBlue, 7 Dec, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $997, 31 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found yesterday. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $406, 7 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Aer Lingus on 7 Dec, takes 38 h 55 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Istanbul?
Between 14 Nov and 31 Dec, British Airways has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Aer Lingus on 1 and Qatar Airways 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