International route
Cheap flights from Houston to Istanbul
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Istanbul Airport (IST). 6,357 miles, 12h 10m nonstop.
IAH to IST at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,357 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 12h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UATK2 airlinesUnited, Turkish
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 8h aheadIstanbul vs Houston
Houston to Istanbul
Round trips from $463
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Houston to Istanbul
2 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 29 more with one stop.
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, PHX, PHL, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLB6AS4 airlines
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- Only United and Turkish fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or SEA is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $463; September 2026 is the most expensive at $578 and up, a difference of $115 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Houston. Expect to lose 8 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Houston to IstanbulHouston to Istanbul: common questions
How long is the flight from Houston to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 12h 10m gate to gate, covering 6,357 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to IST?
United Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Istanbul (IST), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, SEA and BOS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Istanbul?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Istanbul (IST), starting at $463 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Houston to Istanbul flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Houston and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Houston. IAH is on America/Chicago time and IST on Europe/Istanbul time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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