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Cheap Flight Deals from Houston to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Istanbul.
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9:20 pm - 6:15 pmIAH-IST
11h 55mnonstop
7:05 pm - 8:30 amIST-IAH
46h 25m2 stops
Tue, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 29
9:20 pm - 6:15 pmIAH-IST
11h 55mnonstop
7:05 pm - 8:30 amIST-IAH
46h 25m2 stops
Sun, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 29
3:25 pm - 4:55 pmIAH-IST
16h 30m1 stop
5:10 am - 2:55 pmIST-IAH
17h 45m1 stop
$816Delta
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Mon, Feb 17 - Thu, Mar 13
12:18 pm - 4:55 pmIAH-IST
19h 37m2 stops
5:10 am - 2:55 pmIST-IAH
17h 45m1 stop
$820Delta
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Mon, Feb 17 - Thu, Mar 13
4:30 pm - 6:05 pmIAH-IST
16h 35m1 stop
6:55 pm - 5:06 pmIST-IAH
31h 11m2 stops
$872Lufthansa
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Mon, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 24
12:10 pm - 10:45 pmIAH-IST
25h 35m2 stops
6:55 pm - 7:20 pmIST-IAH
32h 25m1 stop
$886Lufthansa
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Sun, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 17
5:50 pm - 12:25 pmIAH-SAW
33h 35m1 stop
8:10 pm - 3:30 pmSAW-IAH
28h 20m1 stop
$891Qatar Airways
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Mon, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 16
5:50 pm - 12:35 pmIAH-SAW
33h 45m1 stop
1:40 pm - 3:30 pmSAW-IAH
34h 50m1 stop
$893Qatar Airways
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Tue, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 5
3:30 pm - 3:05 pmIAH-SAW
15h 35m1 stop
4:15 pm - 1:40 pmSAW-IAH
29h 25m1 stop
$1,032British Airways
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 21
12:14 pm - 5:30 pmHOU-IST
20h 16m2 stops
7:35 am - 10:38 pmIST-HOU
24h 03m2 stops
$1,050British Airways
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Mon, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 12

Flights from Houston to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Houston to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Houston to Istanbul cost $664 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $664.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston to Istanbul is March, where tickets cost $942 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,593 and $1,342 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston to Istanbul?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $856 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Istanbul, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$271
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Houston to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Houston to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Houston to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIAH-ISTJul 2024
I think boarding was performed nicely and flawless, Crew was there for people who needed help. Whoever needed help, crew helped with seating them and baggage.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIAH-ISTFeb 2024
Don’t pay extra for assigned seats, they will put you wherever they can, Eat less than 1/2 the food they bring. Drink more water. If you plan to use your noise canceling headphones, the still use the older 2 pron outlets, bring your old adapter!

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Istanbul was $271 for a one-way ticket and $715 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Istanbul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in Istanbul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Houston you will be using one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Istanbul, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from Houston?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Houston to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Houston

Monday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8601 reviews
8.6Crew
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

8.0 ExcellentMelodii, Dec 2024ATL - MSY
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I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Typically I give delta excellent reviews. Our flight was delayed 2hrs, I was one of the fortunate ones who were able to get to my connecting flight. Also, annoying that on the connecting flight boarding personnel make me put away a small bag into my carryon. It small enough to put in back pocket seat, why hold me and the line up to just push it into my carryon.

Logan airport construction meant that boarding was chaotic crowded and delayed

Everything was great. Great service, excellent communication, and early arrival

We were forced to wait nearly 50 additional minutes before leaving the terminal.

Free Wi-Fi is good. That’s all - food mediocre, unfriendly crew, poor communication after trying to file a claim for my lost bag, which Delta didn’t even know was lost until I told them.

Delta flight attendants poorly managed the boarding process and overhead storage. My bag was checked last minute and no claim ticket was provided. My bag is now lost. Complete incompetence by all flight crew involved.

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

The flight was so FULL That I had to keep BOTH my carry on AND my personal items ON my lap while I was sitting there for 10 hours Because the airline put ALL the other stuff into MY overhead cabin Most uncomfortable 10 hours of any flight I

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

My flight was delayed d the gate was never updated inside the terminal. If I hadn’t checked my email I would have missed my flight. Also, I paid a total of $5100 for my flight to be. Business or first class. My final leg of my flight from Heathrow to Frankfurt was not to standard of what I expected or experienced in the previous legs of my trip.

I requested a wheelchair for they haven’t got it, they are old and don’t speech english

The flight was ok, the flight attendants were lovely, the movies were good, the food was ok, and I am just sad because my luggage didn't arrive with me in Iasi because the flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt was delayed and then I barely made the rest of my flights. Also, there was no real support once I got off each of the flights. There was nobody to ask about gate or where to be and for example when I got off in Vienna to catch the flight to Iasi there was no screen where I could read the gate and time of departure of the plane. I was going crazy trying to find the plane to Iasi and I barely made it. When my luggage finally arrived home it was broken. The handle was completely broken and that was not so good. I am in a visit here, in Romania, and I will have to buy a new luggage.

They are professional. Nice crew. Still flying Boeing 747. Thank you for that. I love this airplane. Traditional.

Entertainment was good. Food was mediocre. Service was mediocre. New plane was smooth

I have ordered Hindu or Indian vegetarian food, to my surprise they did not find any such request. All I ate during the flight was 2 pieces of bread. The airline hostess was completely rude and racist. She promised one apple and I asked he four hours of promise and she denied saying am not nice to her. Europeans seems to be having racism issues with Indians. I will officially launch complaint with Indian and USA governments They made to starve, I recently got open heart surgery and I am diabetic patient

Service was okay. Food was okay. I selected a window seat in the 36th row and someone took it upon themself to change it to an aisle seat in the very last row!!!

Sorry, I’m not a fan of United. The seats are just too cramped and uncomfortable if you are traveling very far.

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

5 days later I have not yet received my luggage so terrible and unacceptable

Easy and quick check in, clean and nice seats. Overall excellent experience.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

Great job notifying of 30 minute delay in departure. Fabulous job making up for the time and arriving as scheduled. Air travel is just no fun anymore with the extreme overcrowding, and someone needs to come up with an innovative plan for loading and unloading passengers (load all window seats first, middle seats second, aisle seats last?). Great job getting the luggage on the carousel in record time!

Although it was an overnight flight, the crew could’ve have made more refreshment passes.

All and it was good . But no one woke me when meals came around . Please have a don’t not disturb sign if you opted for that . Left very hungry missing all meals .

It was good but I wished if they could have sign do not disturb if we did not wanted any meals . I was tired and slept through the entire flight and woke up just before landing .being hungry Too late to ask for something to eat before exiting the flight . Left feeling hunger 🙁

Late in leaving the US. Late in arriving in UK. 2 plua hous on ground in UK before leaving. Late in arriving in Spain. Didn't get our bags until the next night.

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