Istanbul
Türkiye
It's the only major city that lies in both Europe and Asia.
Flight prices
The cheapest return ticket for 3–7 nights in each month, per person. Click a price to see all dates.
| Departing from | November 26 | December 26 | January 27 | February 27 | March 27 | April 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London LON | £90 | £106 | £107 | £107 | £107 | £161 |
| Manchester MAN | £156 | £166 | £172 | £183 | — | £239 |
| Berlin BER | £76 | £83 | £91 | £136 | £123 | £149 |
| Paris PAR | £130 | £121 | £134 | £139 | £115 | £173 |
Also compare on Kiwi.com — it combines low-cost airlines into one journey.
Weather and the best time to go
Best in May, June and August. The chart shows the average daytime temperature and the number of rainy days — an average of recent years (Open-Meteo).
What to see
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Topkapı Palace
- Bosphorus cruise
What a stay costs
- Local price level: Cheap
- Dinner at an inexpensive restaurant: approx. £8
- 3★ hotel, double room: roughly £62 per night
Before you go
Internet
Roaming depends on your operator — consider an eSIM
EU roaming rules only cover SIM cards from EU and EEA countries. Check your operator's rates or buy a local eSIM.
Documents
Usually a passport — check the requirements
Check the entry rules (visas, passport validity) in your own country's official travel advice.
Healthcare
The EHIC is not valid
You pay for treatment yourself — travel insurance is a must.
Money
Local currency: TRY
1 TRY ≈ £0.0153 (average NBP rate)
Frequently asked questions
Istanbul — when is the best time to go? +
The most pleasant weather is usually in May, June and August: on average 22–30°C during the day. The data is an average of recent years.
Istanbul — how much is a flight? +
The cheapest return ticket we found in the coming months starts at £76 (departing from Berlin, November). Prices change daily — check the current ones in our search.
Türkiye — what documents do I need? +
Usually a passport — check the requirements. Check the entry rules (visas, passport validity) in your own country's official travel advice.
Türkiye — does roaming work? +
Roaming depends on your operator — consider an eSIM. EU roaming rules only cover SIM cards from EU and EEA countries. Check your operator's rates or buy a local eSIM.
Türkiye — what currency? +
Local currency: TRY. Average NBP rate: 1 TRY ≈ £0.0153.
