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Flight deals from Bratislava Airport to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bratislava Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £104. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£104 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bratislava on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.
Istanbul.£118 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Bratislava on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Istanbul.£119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Bratislava on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Istanbul.£122 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Bratislava on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Istanbul.£135 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bratislava on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £135, select.
Istanbul.£137 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Animawings.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bratislava on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Animawings, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £137, select.
Istanbul.£144 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bratislava on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.
Istanbul.£145 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bratislava on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £145, select.
Istanbul.£154 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Bratislava on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £154, select.
Istanbul.£156 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bratislava on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £156, select.
Istanbul.£157 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Animawings.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bratislava on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Animawings, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £157, select.
Istanbul.£164 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Animawings.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bratislava on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Animawings, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £164, select.
Istanbul.£180 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bratislava on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £180, select.
Istanbul.£189 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and TAROM.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bratislava on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with TAROM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £189, select.
Istanbul.£242 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Bratislava on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Bratislava.Price includes taxes and charges.From £242, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bratislava to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bratislava to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £156
Apr
from £104
May
from £122
Jun
from £144
Jul
from £157
Aug
from £180
Sep
from £154
Oct
from £118
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Bratislava to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Istanbul Sabiha

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Bratislava to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£104
Cheapest month to flyApril

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Finding cheap flights from Bratislava to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bratislava to Istanbul is £104. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bratislava to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from £104.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Bratislava to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Bratislava to Istanbul is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bratislava Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 20 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bratislava Airport and Istanbul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Bratislava.

  • Leave enough time to catch your BTS to IST flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the top stopovers between BTS and IST:

    • Sofia Airport

    • Dalaman Airport

    • Thessaloniki International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is £50. A return plane ticket is currently £104. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BTS to IST if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BTS to IST by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)

  • When it comes to M.R. Stefanik Airport's on-time performance, 65.09% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • M.R. Stefanik Airport is around 8 miles from central Bratislava. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BTS. Whether you have an early flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.

  • When reserving your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BTS to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 220 miles east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Bratislava to Istanbul

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