Cheap flights from Salzburg to Istanbul from $122 SZG, ZSB → IST, SAW
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG), Salzburg Hbf Railway Station (ZSB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $262 with Turkish Airlines, 16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $122 with Air Serbia, 4 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $122, Air Serbia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $262, 16 Jun 2027 to 7 Jul 2027
- Usual return price
- $262 to $268
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $250 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 35 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $262 to $268.
Cheapest return found recently
$262
16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:20 p.m. · Return leaves 4:50 p.m. · 5 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$262
16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:20 p.m. · Return leaves 4:50 p.m. · 5 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Salzburg to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$262 16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$250 11 Dec – 13 Decfound 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 $196 to $286.
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 5 departure dates from 16 Nov to 16 Jun 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 21-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Jun 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
92 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 30 Nov | $268 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $250 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $490 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 May 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 | $263 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 | $262 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $250.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 42 departure dates is usually $134 to $186.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$122
4 Oct 2027 · Air Serbia
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 8:15 p.m. · 6 h 25 min trip
1 stop · via Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$140
17 Nov · Turkish Airlines
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:35 a.m. · 2 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Salzburg to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$122 4 Oct 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$113 27 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $105 to $134.
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 42 departure dates from 16 Nov to 10 Oct 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 4 Oct 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
180 fares on 42 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $126 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $140 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $126 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $190 | Lufthansa | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $118 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $155 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $113 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $120 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $132 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $182 | Eurowings | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $120 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $213 | Wizz Air | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $298 | Lufthansa | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $207 | Eurowings | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $190 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $258 | Eurowings | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $194 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $353 | Eurowings | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $220 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $168 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $176 | Eurowings | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $153 | Eurowings | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jan 2027 | $122 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Jan 2027 | $157 | Ryanair | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jan 2027 | $154 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $152 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $122 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jan 2027 | $164 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Jan 2027 | $149 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $164 | easyJet | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $117 | Ryanair | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Mar 2027 | $170 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 May 2027 | $229 | Eurowings (Malta) | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 May 2027 | $187 | Eurowings (Malta) | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 May 2027 | $184 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Oct 2027 | $122 | Air Serbia | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Oct 2027 | $155 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Oct 2027 | $152 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Oct 2027 | $152 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Oct 2027 | $164 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Oct 2027 | $168 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Oct 2027 | $172 | Turkish Airlines | W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $113.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Eurowings (Malta), Wizz Air, easyJet.
Premium cabin fares from Salzburg 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 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 4 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Salzburg to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 31% 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 | $334 | $248 | +45% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $277 | $248 | +20% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $271 | $209 | +18% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $238 | $205 | +4% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $392 | $217 | +71% | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $230 | $196 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 180+ days | $406 | $263 | +77% | 20 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $151 | $117 | +26% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $131 | $112 | +9% | 39 |
| 14–29 days | $124 | $111 | +3% | 47 |
| 30–59 days | $120 | $105 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $127 | $110 | +6% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $136 | $117 | +13% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $181 | $122 | +51% | 49 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Munich → Istanbul
116 km from Salzburg
$119
$143 less than flying from Salzburg
2 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 · MUC → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Innsbruck → Istanbul
138 km from Salzburg
$499
$237 more than flying from Salzburg
13 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 · INN → SAW · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Munich → Istanbul
116 km from Salzburg
$59
$63 less than flying from Salzburg
17 Nov · MUC → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Innsbruck → Istanbul
138 km from Salzburg
$158
$36 more than flying from Salzburg
15 Jan 2027 · INN → SAW · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Linz → Istanbul
107 km from Salzburg
$256
$134 more than flying from Salzburg
13 Nov · LNZ → SAW · 1 stop
found 2 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 16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 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 Salzburg to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $262 with Turkish Airlines, 16 Jun 2027 to 7 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $250 with Turkish Airlines, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $262 to $268.
How much is a one-way flight from Salzburg to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $122 with Air Serbia, 4 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $113 with Air Serbia, 27 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 42 departure dates is usually $134 to $186.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $250, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found 3 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $113, 27 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Salzburg to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 31% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Salzburg to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $262 with Turkish Airlines, 16 Jun 2027 to 7 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $140 with Turkish Airlines, 17 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Salzburg to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 17 Nov, takes 2 h 35 min from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Serbia on 4 Oct 2027, takes 6 h 25 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Salzburg to Istanbul?
Between 16 Nov and 16 Jun 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Air Serbia on 1. Between 16 Nov and 10 Oct 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 15 of the 42 departure dates we hold, Air Serbia on 13 and Eurowings on 6.
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
