Cheap flights from Izmir to Istanbul

One-way fares from $25 · IZM → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Izmir
Cheapest fare
$25

Ajet · Thu, Dec 24

Cheapest month
December

from $25

Direct flights
Yes

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
1h 10m

330 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $28
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $25
  3. January 2027 $29
  4. February 2027 $30
  5. March 2027 $27
  6. April 2027 $35
  7. May 2027 $35
  8. July 2027 $31
  9. September 2027 $37
  10. October 2027 $37

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Ajet
Depart23:00 Thu, Dec 24ADB → SAW 1h 20m · Direct
$25one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart12:35 Thu, Dec 17ADB → SAW 1h 10m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart07:00 Fri, Dec 18ADB → SAW 1h 10m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart16:15 Mon, Dec 21ADB → SAW 1h 10m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart17:35 Tue, Dec 8ADB → SAW 1h 20m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart15:55 Tue, Dec 15ADB → SAW 1h 10m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart07:00 Sat, Dec 26ADB → SAW 1h 10m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart23:00 Fri, Dec 4ADB → SAW 1h 20m · Direct
$29one way, per person
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About flights from Izmir to Istanbul

Izmir (IZM) and Istanbul (IST) are about 330 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $25, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Izmir to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $25 with Ajet, departing Thursday, December 24, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $25 to $37.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $25 one way.

Are there direct flights from Izmir to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Izmir to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 1h 10m. Izmir and Istanbul are around 330 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Izmir to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

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