Cheap flights from Yaounde to Istanbul from $489 NSI → IST, SAW
Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $950 with Royal Air Maroc, 16 Nov – 30 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $489 with Royal Air Maroc, 28 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $489, Royal Air Maroc, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $950, 16 Nov to 30 Nov
- Usual return price
- $1,049 to $1,115
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $950 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 6 h 55 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,049 to $1,115.
Cheapest return found recently
$950
16 Nov – 30 Nov · Royal Air Maroc
Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:55 a.m. · Return leaves 6:10 p.m. · 45 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop · via Douala Airport (DLA), Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) · overnight connection · 22 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,345
1 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 12:50 a.m. · Return leaves 3:30 a.m. · 18 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$950 16 Nov – 30 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $793 to $1,169.
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 6 departure dates from 16 Nov to 1 Jan 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 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
62 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 30 Nov | $950 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 26 Nov | $1,055 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 30 Nov | $1,047 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 29 Nov | $1,197 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 12 Dec | $1,116 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | $1,110 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $950.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $508 to $653.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$489
28 Nov · Royal Air Maroc
Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 5:05 a.m. · 33 h 45 min trip
1 stop · via Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) · overnight connection · 23 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$1,120
28 Nov · Turkish Airlines
Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 2:40 a.m. · 6 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$489 28 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 27 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $489 to $665.
At $489, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
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 14 departure dates from 14 Nov to 5 Dec, 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 4 other departure dates within 3 days of 28 Nov, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
88 fares on 14 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $624 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $749 | Camair-Co | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $623 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov | $657 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $728 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $491 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $491 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $653 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $489 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $558 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $491 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $618 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $653 | Ethiopian Airlines | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $572 | Royal Air Maroc | Nsimalen Airport (NSI) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $489.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Airlines, Camair-Co.
Premium cabin fares from Yaounde 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 Nov – 30 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Yaounde to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 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 | $950 | $793 | +11% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $1,015 | $1,015 | +18% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $1,009 | $1,009 | +17% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $1,116 | $986 | +30% | 17 |
| 60–89 days | $860 | $860 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $863 | $863 | +0% | 9 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 27 Sept and 11 Nov (43 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 | $635 | $585 | +25% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $623 | $491 | +23% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $507 | $489 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $521 | $508 | +3% | 22 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 30 Nov. 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 Yaounde to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $950 with Royal Air Maroc, 16 Nov to 30 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,049 to $1,115.
How much is a one-way flight from Yaounde to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $489 with Royal Air Maroc, 28 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $508 to $653.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Yaounde to Istanbul?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $950, 16 Nov to 30 Nov, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $489, 28 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Yaounde to Istanbul?
In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 27 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Yaounde to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,345 with Turkish Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 to 5 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $1,120 with Turkish Airlines, 28 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Yaounde to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 28 Nov, takes 6 h 55 min from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Royal Air Maroc on 28 Nov, takes 33 h 45 min with 1 stop, including a 23 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Yaounde to Istanbul?
Between 16 Nov and 1 Jan 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Royal Air Maroc on 2. Between 14 Nov and 5 Dec, Royal Air Maroc has the cheapest one-way on 8 of the 14 departure dates we hold, Ethiopian Airlines on 5 and Camair-Co 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
