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Flight deals from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £132. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£121 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dusseldorf International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
Istanbul.£122 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Dusseldorf International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Istanbul.£125 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dusseldorf International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £125, select.
Istanbul.£130 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dusseldorf International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £130, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dusseldorf International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Istanbul.£133 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Istanbul.£133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Istanbul.£133 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dusseldorf International on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Istanbul.£133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Istanbul.£133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Istanbul.£133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Dusseldorf International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Dusseldorf International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dusseldorf to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dusseldorf to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from £121
Apr
from £132
May
from £132
Jun
from £132
Jul
from £157
Aug
from £180
Sep
from £133
Oct
from £132
Nov
from £132
Dec
from £133
Jan
from £135
Feb
from £137

Direct flights from Dusseldorf to Istanbul

Dusseldorf to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Dusseldorf to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£121
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week71

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Finding cheap flights from Dusseldorf to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dusseldorf to Istanbul is £121. 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.
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Dusseldorf to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Dusseldorf to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 71 flights per week flying from Dusseldorf to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Dusseldorf to Istanbul is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Turkish Airlines .

Travelling from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Dusseldorf is home to two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) heading out from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).

  • 3 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Dusseldorf. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul.

  • Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 8:15pm. Choose the first DUS to IST departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 7:15am if you want to get going earlier.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Dusseldorf to IST. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.

Airports in Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)

  • Fly without interruptions from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). Direct flights from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) operate from here.

  • Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport jetting out of DUS.

  • The preferred choice for passengers flying between DUS and IST is Turkish Airlines.

  • We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Dusseldorf to IST with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DUS and IST include:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

  • Located around 10 kms (6 miles) from the centre of Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Dusseldorf International Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving Dusseldorf International Airport, 78.28% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Weeze Airport (NRN)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here's where you can connect between Weeze Airport and IST:

    • Antalya Airport (AYT)

    • Palese Airport (BRI)

    • Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)

  • NRN is around 80 kms (50 miles) from central Dusseldorf. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Weeze Airport the day before your Dusseldorf to IST flight:

  • Flights from Weeze Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.87% of them touching down as expected.

About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul is about 20 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is £68. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £121. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Dusseldorf to IST, book your plane ticket five months before your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Dusseldorf to IST.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.

  • Before locking in your Dusseldorf to IST plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Hagia Sophia History Museum followed by Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the south-east, top sights here include Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.

  • Adapazarı is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 153 kms (95 miles) east of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.

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