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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $132. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Istanbul.$132 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 17, returning Thu, Sep 24.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Istanbul.$133 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 22, returning Tue, Oct 13.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Istanbul.$136 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Sun, Oct 18.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Oct 18, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $136, select.

Istanbul.$140 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.

Istanbul.$143 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 14, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Istanbul.$143 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Sun, Dec 20.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Dec 20, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Istanbul.$147 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 10, returning Sun, Jan 17.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Vienna on Sun, Jan 10, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Jan 17, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $147, select.

Istanbul.$148 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10, returning Wed, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Istanbul.$149 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Tue, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Istanbul.$149 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 27, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Istanbul.$149 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Sun, Dec 27.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Dec 27, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Istanbul.$151 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 19, returning Thu, Nov 5.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.

Istanbul.$153 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14, returning Sun, Feb 14.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Feb 14, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.

Istanbul.$160 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 18, returning Sun, Feb 28.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Vienna on Thu, Feb 18, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Feb 28, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $160, select.

Istanbul.$162 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 15, returning Tue, Jan 12.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Vienna on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.

Istanbul.$163 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 3, returning Wed, Mar 17.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Vienna on Wed, Mar 3, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in Vienna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Istanbul

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Alternative Vienna to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Vienna to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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Vienna to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$132
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	203

Finding cheap flights from Vienna to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are round-trip flights from Vienna to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Vienna to Istanbul is $132. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Vienna to Istanbul?

2 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Vienna to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Vienna to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and EVA Air fly direct from Vienna to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Vienna to Istanbul?

There are 203 flights per week flying from Vienna to Istanbul, as of August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vienna to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Istanbul is usually September.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Vienna Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from $132.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Vienna Airport to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vienna Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Vienna Airport to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Vienna Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul: what you need to know

Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul.
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is two hours ahead of Vienna.
Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with 33 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from VIE to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 19:50. Choose the first departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 06:45 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To avoid rushing for your VIE to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Vienna International Airport to Istanbul ticket. Start your trip at VIE and arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).
You'll find a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul, such as:
Traveling from central Vienna to VIE takes around 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near VIE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Vienna International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from VIE arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul

The best price we've found for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Istanbul flight is $68. The cheapest price for a return flight is $132. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from VIE to Istanbul by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Vienna International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from VIE to Istanbul.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometers. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from VIE to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

After your flight from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city center in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometers from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near SAW. Kick back and get cozy after your VIE to Istanbul flight at any of these well-located options:
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

August is the busiest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February.
When booking your Vienna International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from VIE to Istanbul around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul:
Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just two of the big attractions to add to your Istanbul must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 354 kilometers east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometers southwest of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.