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
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,290 16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 26 Nov | $1,390 | LATAM Airlines Group | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 2 Dec | $1,156 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,491 | ITA Airways | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 | $2,184 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $1,380 | ITA Airways | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $1,352 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 | $1,299 | ITA Airways | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $1,372 | avianca airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $1,290 | avianca airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $1,227 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | $1,199 | British Airways | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,156.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Azul Airlines, ITA Airways, avianca airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, Gol Transportes Aéreos, British Airways.
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
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | $467 | ITA Airways | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Apr 2027 | $565 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Apr 2027 | $557 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Apr 2027 | $563 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Apr 2027 | $541 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $467.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Gol Transportes Aéreos, ITA Airways, Azul Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 16 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 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 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $958 | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $482 | $445 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 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
