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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $262 16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$262, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

16 Nov – 30 Nov: $268, found 8 days ago11 Dec – 13 Dec: $250, found 3 days ago25 Dec – 7 Jan 2027: $490, found 8 days ago26 May 2027 – 9 Jun 2027: $263, found 2 days ago16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027: $262, found 2 days agoNovDecMayJun
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov – 30 Nov$268Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 13 Dec$250Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 7 Jan 2027$490Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 May 2027 – 9 Jun 2027$263Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027$262Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $250.

November 2026From $2681 departure date16 Nov – 30 Nov · found 8 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $250Cheapest seen2 departure dates11 Dec – 13 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
May 2027From $2631 departure date26 May 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $2621 departure date16 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $122 4 Oct 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$122, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

16 Nov: $126, found 6 days ago17 Nov: $140, found 2 days ago20 Nov: $126, found 3 days ago21 Nov: $190, found 7 days ago23 Nov: $118, found 3 days ago26 Nov: $155, found 4 days ago27 Nov: $113, found 3 days ago30 Nov: $120, found 5 days ago1 Dec: $132, found 5 days ago2 Dec: $182, found 5 days ago14 Dec: $120, found 6 days ago15 Dec: $213, found 6 days ago16 Dec: $298, found 6 days ago17 Dec: $207, found 6 days ago18 Dec: $190, found 3 days ago20 Dec: $258, found 5 days ago21 Dec: $194, found 3 days ago24 Dec: $353, found 3 days ago29 Dec: $220, found 4 days ago31 Dec: $168, found 5 days ago2 Jan 2027: $176, found 5 days ago6 Jan 2027: $153, found 2 days ago15 Jan 2027: $122, found 2 days ago17 Jan 2027: $157, found 6 days ago19 Jan 2027: $154, found 2 days ago21 Jan 2027: $152, found 2 days ago22 Jan 2027: $122, found 2 days ago24 Jan 2027: $164, found 2 days ago29 Jan 2027: $149, found 7 days ago6 Mar 2027: $164, found 3 days ago7 Mar 2027: $117, found 3 days ago26 Mar 2027: $170, found 2 days ago6 May 2027: $229, found 4 days ago7 May 2027: $187, found 4 days ago8 May 2027: $184, found 4 days ago4 Oct 2027: $122, found 2 days ago5 Oct 2027: $155, found 2 days ago6 Oct 2027: $152, found 2 days ago7 Oct 2027: $152, found 2 days ago8 Oct 2027: $164, found 2 days ago9 Oct 2027: $168, found 2 days ago10 Oct 2027: $172, found 2 days agoNovDecJanMarMayOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov$126Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
17 Nov$140Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$126Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
21 Nov$190LufthansaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
23 Nov$118Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
26 Nov$155Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
27 Nov$113Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
30 Nov$120Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Dec$132Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
2 Dec$182EurowingsW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
14 Dec$120Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
15 Dec$213Wizz AirW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
16 Dec$298LufthansaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
17 Dec$207EurowingsW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Dec$190Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
20 Dec$258EurowingsW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
21 Dec$194Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
24 Dec$353EurowingsW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
29 Dec$220Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
31 Dec$168Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
2 Jan 2027$176EurowingsW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
6 Jan 2027$153EurowingsW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jan 2027$122Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
17 Jan 2027$157RyanairW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
19 Jan 2027$154Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
21 Jan 2027$152Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
22 Jan 2027$122Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
24 Jan 2027$164Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
29 Jan 2027$149Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
6 Mar 2027$164easyJetW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
7 Mar 2027$117RyanairW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
26 Mar 2027$170Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
6 May 2027$229Eurowings (Malta)W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
7 May 2027$187Eurowings (Malta)W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
8 May 2027$184Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
4 Oct 2027$122Air SerbiaW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
5 Oct 2027$155Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
6 Oct 2027$152Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
7 Oct 2027$152Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
8 Oct 2027$164Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 Oct 2027$168Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
10 Oct 2027$172Turkish AirlinesW. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $113.

November 2026From $113Cheapest seen8 departure dates27 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $12012 departure dates14 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $1229 departure dates15 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in January 2027
March 2027From $1173 departure dates7 Mar 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $1843 departure dates8 May 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
October 2027From $1227 departure dates4 Oct 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in October 2027

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.

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.

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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$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$196Cheapest seen28
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.

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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
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$105Cheapest seen49
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

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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

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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

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Innsbruck → Istanbul

138 km from Salzburg

$158

$36 more than flying from Salzburg

15 Jan 2027 · INN → SAW · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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Linz → Istanbul

107 km from Salzburg

$256

$134 more than flying from Salzburg

13 Nov · LNZ → SAW · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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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