Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul from $357 SGN → IST, SAW
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $644 with China Eastern, 3 Dec – 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $357 with Vietnam Airlines, 24 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $357, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $644, 3 Dec to 8 Dec
- Usual return price
- $678 to $788
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $602 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 11 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $678 to $788.
Cheapest return found recently
$644
3 Dec – 8 Dec · China Eastern
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 2:10 a.m. · Return leaves 11:00 a.m. · 59 h of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops · via Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Xianyang International Airport (XIY), Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) · overnight connection · 18 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,322
3 Dec – 8 Dec · Turkish Airlines
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:30 a.m. · Return leaves 12:30 p.m. · 21 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$644 3 Dec – 8 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$602 27 Dec – 14 Jan 2027found 3 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 $494 to $729.
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 12 departure dates from 19 Nov to 20 Jul 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 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
83 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 1 Dec | $735 | AirAsia | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 5 Dec | $939 | Vietjet | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 5 Dec | $734 | China Eastern | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 8 Dec | $644 | China Eastern | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 7 Dec | $1,065 | Qatar Airways | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 | $641 | Turkmenistan Airlines | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $602 | China Eastern | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $689 | Vietjet | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Apr 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 | $779 | China Eastern | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Apr 2027 – 7 May 2027 | $735 | Vietnam Airlines | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 | $741 | Vietnam Airlines | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jul 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 | $815 | Vietnam Airlines | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $602.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, AirAsia, Qatar Airways, Turkmenistan Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $268 to $374.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$357
24 Sept 2027 · Vietnam Airlines
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:00 p.m. · 21 h 35 min trip
2 stops · via Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), Kuwait International Airport (KWI) · overnight connection · connection may need a visa
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$817
24 Nov · Turkish Airlines
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:30 a.m. · 11 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$357 24 Sept 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$236 17 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $235 to $382.
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 6 departure dates from 17 Nov to 24 Sept 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 24 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
41 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $236 | China Eastern | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $238 | China Eastern | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jun 2027 | $381 | Vietnam Airlines | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Sept 2027 | $380 | AirAsia | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Sept 2027 | $357 | Air India | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Sept 2027 | $357 | Vietnam Airlines | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $236.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia, Air India.
Premium cabin fares from Ho Chi Minh City 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 3 Dec – 8 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 16% 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 | $728 | $654 | +19% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $650 | $616 | +6% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $646 | $573 | +5% | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $613 | $494 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $688 | $494 | +12% | 38 |
| 90–179 days | $694 | $629 | +13% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $815 | $741 | +33% | 24 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 47 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 8 Dec. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $644 with China Eastern, 3 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $602 with China Eastern, 27 Dec to 14 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $678 to $788.
How much is a one-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $357 with Vietnam Airlines, 24 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $236 with China Eastern, 17 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $268 to $374.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $602, 27 Dec to 14 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $236, 17 Nov, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,322 with Turkish Airlines, 3 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $817 with Turkish Airlines, 24 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 24 Nov, takes 11 h 20 min from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Vietnam Airlines on 24 Sept 2027, takes 21 h 35 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul?
Between 19 Nov and 20 Jul 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on 4 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Vietnam Airlines on 3 and Vietjet on 2. Between 17 Nov and 24 Sept 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Vietnam Airlines on 2 and AirAsia 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
