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Cheap Flight Deals from Houston to Istanbul

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Houston to Istanbul currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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

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6:36 am - 7:35 pmIAH-IST
27h 59m2 stops
4:55 pm - 7:16 pmIST-IAH
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Mon, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 27
5:31 am - 7:35 pmIAH-IST
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Mon, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 27
3:25 pm - 4:55 pmIAH-IST
16h 30m1 stop
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$816Delta
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Wed, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 22
4:30 pm - 6:05 pmIAH-IST
16h 35m1 stop
6:50 am - 2:40 pmIST-IAH
16h 50m1 stop
$822Lufthansa
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Tue, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 24
6:43 pm - 4:10 amIAH-IST
24h 27m2 stops
5:10 am - 1:55 pmIST-IAH
17h 45m1 stop
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Tue, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 27
4:30 pm - 6:05 pmIAH-IST
16h 35m1 stop
6:50 am - 2:40 pmIST-IAH
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Wed, Jan 15 - Wed, Feb 12
9:20 pm - 6:15 pmIAH-IST
11h 55mnonstop
2:50 pm - 7:25 pmIST-IAH
13h 35mnonstop
$918Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
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Sun, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 21
9:45 pm - 2:45 pmIAH-SAW
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3:55 pm - 2:10 pmSAW-IAH
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$962British Airways
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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 one-way flights from Houston to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to Istanbul cost $439 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $672.

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

The average price of all flights from Houston to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Houston to Istanbul, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Houston, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 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 $944 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,594 and $1,351 respectively.

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

The average 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.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,118, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Istanbul, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$297
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 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.

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 $297 for a one-way ticket and $702 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 Star Alliance 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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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!

Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to Istanbul?

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

Nonstop departures

Houston to Istanbul

Monday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Tuesday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Wednesday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Thursday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Friday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Saturday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Sunday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Houston

Monday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Tuesday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Wednesday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Thursday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Friday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Saturday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

Sunday

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +3 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 8755 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

8.0 ExcellentAndrew, Nov 2024MCO - LGA
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

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

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

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

Good food and wine. Some of the Guy who are in charge to board Passengers on the plane couldn’t use the word “Please” to direct them drop their hand luggage to be loaded on Plane bcos he said the inside storage may not have enough room for all.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

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

I am not sure I like the new Discover line of Lufthansa. I have been flying from us to Italy for the past 30 years and always favored Lufthansa ove other Companies because of cleanliness, service, food, beverage. When compared white other airlines Lufthansa was always considered one of the best. I can't say that anymore. I fly Lufthansa only because I consider the line MCO to FRA timely convenient for my schedule but always look for alternatives when before I was considering other routes only if the price was in question.

Crew and service was excellent. My seat was super small and cramped! No leg room

Staff was great. Space in bathrooms was very good. Boarding went smoothly due to aisles. I would like more room in coach. 2 more inches would be helpful. Lost luggage was a big issue; more on the administrative side than flight related, but diminished the flight experience.

Good but entertainment system was not easy and very buggy

Actual flight was smooth but we were delayed 70 minutes. Were promised to make it up to us but were given no refreshments

Flight was cancelled and I got rebooked with anther airline. Also had booked a direct flight and got a layover.

Did not fly HOU to SAT as flight was cancelled.

Very nice. Crew was excellent and our seats had great legroom which we paid extra for so I highly recommend this option when flying internationally.

Zero legroom or space in economy. Flight was delayed into Munich causing a missed connecting flight and other missed bookings. :(

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.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

3 hr delay. No water given while on the plane for 3hrs.

No fast track available, no organisation. Unpleasant boarding system at gate 20 at JFK. When giving feedback to the lounge team I was told to talk to the manager instead of taking the feedback.

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

Flight attendant kept banging her cart into my aisle seat. Hard. Couldn’t lean seat back. Should be warned of limitations when booking seat

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/8Sun
3 stops
55h 54mIAH-SAW
$297
12/8Sun
3 stops
51h 29mIAH-IST
$317
12/3Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 55mIAH-IST
$478
12/9Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
32h 00mIAH-SAW
$558
12/2Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
32h 00mIAH-SAW
$572
12/9Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 55mIAH-IST
$592
11/27Wed
1 stopDelta
16h 30mIAH-IST
$700
11/27Wed
2 stopsDelta
25h 55mHOU-IST
$705
12/14Sat
1 stopLufthansa
18h 55mIAH-IST
$839
12/15Sun
1 stopLufthansa
21h 15mIAH-IST
$847

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Last minute flights from Houston to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/25Mon
multi-stop
19h 00mIAH-SAW
12/4Wed
multi-stop
33h 03mSAW-IAH
$903
11/24Sun
multi-stop
21h 40mIAH-SAW
12/4Wed
multi-stop
33h 03mSAW-IAH
$904
11/24Sun
multi-stopDelta
24h 50mIAH-IST
12/2Mon
multi-stopDelta
28h 40mIST-IAH
$1,267
11/25Mon
multi-stopDelta
16h 30mIAH-IST
12/4Wed
multi-stopDelta
28h 40mIST-IAH
$1,272
11/24Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 10mIAH-IST
12/3Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 50mIST-IAH
$1,279
11/24Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
32h 05mIAH-SAW
12/3Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 20mSAW-IAH
$1,296
11/24Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
32h 05mIAH-SAW
12/4Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 20mSAW-IAH
$1,319
11/22Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 45mIAH-IST
11/26Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
20h 52mIST-IAH
$1,387
11/24Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 55mIAH-IST
12/8Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
13h 35mIST-IAH
$1,450
11/25Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 55mIAH-IST
12/3Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
13h 35mIST-IAH
$1,567

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