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Cheap flights from Newark to Istanbul

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Istanbul Airport (IST). 5,001 miles, 9h 35m nonstop.

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EWR to IST at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
5,001 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
9h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
TK1 airlineTurkish
Nonstop flights per day
2all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Wednesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
7h aheadIstanbul vs Newark

Newark to Istanbul

Round trips from $435

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Newark to Istanbul fares by month

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.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$545
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$511
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 11$488
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$505
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 12$435
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$445

Airlines flying Newark to Istanbul

1 airline flies nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 22 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Newark has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • Only Turkish flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ORD or BOS 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 $435; September 2026 is the most expensive at $545 and up, a difference of $110 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% 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 7 hours ahead of Newark. Expect to lose 7 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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Newark to Istanbul: common questions

How long is the flight from Newark to Istanbul?

A nonstop flight from Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 9h 35m gate to gate, covering 5,001 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to IST?

Turkish Airlines operates nonstop flights from Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (IST), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ORD, BOS and YYC.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark to Istanbul?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (IST), starting at $435 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Newark 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 Newark and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Newark. EWR is on America/New York 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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