How to get from Istanbul to Frankfurt
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 3h 15m, from €64.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1662 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €60, on Thu, Aug 20.
Istanbul to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Frankfurt am Mainflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Frankfurt prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Frankfurt: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Frankfurt works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €64 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Frankfurt
DepartureIstanbulWho runs Istanbul to Frankfurt
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Frankfurt?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Frankfurt from Istanbul?+−
About 1662 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Frankfurt cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €64 to €195. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Frankfurt?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 15m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Frankfurt?+−
About 3h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Frankfurt?+−
Istanbul is SAW and Frankfurt is FRA, so this route is usually written SAW to FRA.
Which operators run Istanbul to Frankfurt?+−
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Frankfurt?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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