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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul from $467 GIG, SDU → IST, SAW

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $1,290 with avianca airlines, 16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $467 with ITA Airways, 3 Dec, found 4 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$467, found 4 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$1,290, 16 Feb 2027 to 22 Feb 2027
Usual return price
$1,259 to $1,385
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $1,156 found in the last 7 days

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $1,259 to $1,385.

Cheapest return found recently

$1,290

16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 · avianca airlines

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 4:50 p.m. · Return leaves 5:25 a.m. · 58 h 30 min of travel, both ways together

out 2 stops, back 3 stops

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $1,290 16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $1,156 25 Nov – 2 Decfound 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 $957 to $1,200.

At $1,290, 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 11 departure dates from 19 Nov to 17 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 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

165 fares on 11 departure dates

19 Nov – 26 Nov: $1,390, found 3 days ago25 Nov – 2 Dec: $1,156, found 7 days ago16 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,491, found 3 days ago7 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027: $2,184, found 6 days ago20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027: $1,380, found 7 days ago29 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027: $1,352, found 6 days ago7 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027: $1,299, found 8 days ago15 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027: $1,372, found 5 days ago16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027: $1,290, found 3 days ago17 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027: $1,227, found 5 days ago17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027: $1,199, found 8 days agoNovDecJanFebMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
19 Nov – 26 Nov$1,390LATAM Airlines GroupSantos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Nov – 2 Dec$1,156Azul AirlinesSantos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,491ITA AirwaysGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027$2,184Azul AirlinesGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027$1,380ITA AirwaysGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027$1,352Gol Transportes AéreosGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027$1,299ITA AirwaysSantos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027$1,372avianca airlinesGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027$1,290avianca airlinesGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027$1,227Azul AirlinesGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027$1,199British AirwaysGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,156.

November 2026From $1,156Cheapest seen2 departure dates25 Nov – 2 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1,4911 departure date16 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1,3523 departure dates29 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1,2274 departure dates17 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1,1991 departure date17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $541 to $563.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$467

3 Dec · ITA Airways

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 3:35 p.m. · 25 h trip

stops unknown

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $467 3 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $428 to $671.

$467, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $428 to $671.

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 5 departure dates from 3 Dec to 9 Apr 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

11 fares on 5 departure dates

3 Dec: $467, found 4 days ago6 Apr 2027: $565, found 5 days ago7 Apr 2027: $557, found 6 days ago8 Apr 2027: $563, found 6 days ago9 Apr 2027: $541, found 6 days agoDecApr
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
3 Dec$467ITA AirwaysGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)stops unknownfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
6 Apr 2027$565Gol Transportes AéreosGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
7 Apr 2027$557Gol Transportes AéreosGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
8 Apr 2027$563Azul AirlinesGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
9 Apr 2027$541Gol Transportes AéreosGaleao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $467.

December 2026From $467Cheapest seen1 departure date3 Dec · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $5414 departure dates9 Apr 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Rio de Janeiro 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.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% 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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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$1,339$1,034+16%16
7–13 days$1,382$1,148+20%14
14–29 days$1,156$958Cheapest seen37
30–59 days$1,365$1,061+18%47
60–89 days$1,580$1,266+37%45
90–179 days$1,199$957+4%49
180+ days$1,179$1,151+2%33

One-way

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$482$445Cheapest seen7
60–89 days$525$514+9%9
90–179 days$536$472+11%40
180+ days$554$493+15%44

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Feb 2027 – 22 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 Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,290 with avianca airlines, 16 Feb 2027 to 22 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,156 with Azul Airlines, 25 Nov to 2 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $1,259 to $1,385.

How much is a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $467 with ITA Airways, 3 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $541 to $563.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,156, 25 Nov to 2 Dec, found 7 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $467, 3 Dec, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?

Between 19 Nov and 17 Mar 2027, Azul Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 11 departure dates we hold, ITA Airways on 3 and avianca airlines on 2. Between 3 Dec and 9 Apr 2027, Gol Transportes Aéreos has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, ITA Airways on 1 and Azul 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