- Must visit
Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Flights from Istanbul to Manchester depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £85 if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 2700 km distance in 4h 20m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2700 km |
Average flight duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Flights per day 57 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 4h 20m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
£254
Average price
£739
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Flights per day
46
Distance
2700 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Manchester will cost around £739 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £254.
Of the 46 flights that leave Istanbul for Manchester every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 2700 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
PC1179
PC7213
PC1181
TK1993
A3995 · A3638
TK1991
TK1915
TK1995
TK1993
PC1179The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Manchester flights for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC7286 | 22:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 4h20 | 0:40 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 25 August | |||||
LH1743 · LH2500 | 3:45 Istanbul Airport | 8h05 | 9:50 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1743 · LH125+ LH4210 | 3:45 Istanbul Airport | 8h55 | 10:40 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1391 · AF1168 | 4:25 Istanbul Airport | 14h30 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF1391 · AF1068 | 4:25 Istanbul Airport | 11h35 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF1391 · AF1268 | 4:25 Istanbul Airport | 19h55 | 22:20 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF1391 · AF1668 | 4:25 Istanbul Airport | 7h40 | 10:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1305 · LH946 | 5:40 Istanbul Airport | 13h30 | 17:10 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1305+ LH4210 | 5:40 Istanbul Airport | 7h00 | 10:40 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1958 · KL1037 | 6:00 Istanbul Airport | 16h05 | 20:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1958 · KL1039 | 6:00 Istanbul Airport | 18h00 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1958 · KL1035 | 6:00 Istanbul Airport | 12h45 | 16:45 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1958 · KL1031 | 6:00 Istanbul Airport | 6h10 | 10:10 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1958 · KL1033 | 6:00 Istanbul Airport | 9h15 | 13:15 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
TK1993 | 7:20 Istanbul Airport | 4h15 | 9:35 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA721 · BA1368 | 8:15 Istanbul Airport | 8h55 | 15:10 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
PC1179 | 8:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 4h20 | 10:50 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL3101+ KL1039 | 8:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 15h10 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL3101+ KL1035 | 8:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 9h55 | 16:45 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL3101+ KL1037 | 8:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 13h15 | 20:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL3101+ KL1033 | 8:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 6h25 | 13:15 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
TK1991 | 9:55 Istanbul Airport | 4h10 | 12:05 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
PC1181 | 10:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 4h20 | 12:50 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL3103+ KL1037 | 12:45 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 9h20 | 20:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL3103+ KL1039 | 12:45 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 11h15 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL3103+ KL1029 | 12:45 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 21h35 | 8:20 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1299 · LH116+ LH4086 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 11h20 | 23:15 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1299+ LH4214 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 10h35 | 22:30 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1299 · LH120+ LH4086 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 11h20 | 23:15 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1995 | 14:20 Istanbul Airport | 4h10 | 16:30 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA717 · BA1378 | 14:35 Istanbul Airport | 9h00 | 21:35 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
BA717 · BA1380 | 14:35 Istanbul Airport | 9h55 | 22:30 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1960 · KL1039 | 17:20 Istanbul Airport | 6h40 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1960 · KL1031 | 17:20 Istanbul Airport | 18h50 | 10:10 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1960 · KL1029 | 17:20 Istanbul Airport | 17h00 | 8:20 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1960 · KL1033 | 17:20 Istanbul Airport | 21h55 | 13:15 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
BA701 · BA1358 | 17:45 Istanbul Airport | 16h10 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
BA701 · BA1380 | 17:45 Istanbul Airport | 6h45 | 22:30 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1301+ LH4214 | 17:50 Istanbul Airport | 6h40 | 22:30 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1301 · LH128 · LH2500 | 17:50 Istanbul Airport | 18h00 | 9:50 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1301 · LH2500+ LH4258 | 17:50 Istanbul Airport | 18h00 | 9:50 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
A33151+ A3638 | 18:55 Istanbul Airport | 16h55 | 9:50 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
TK1915 | 19:40 Istanbul Airport | 4h10 | 21:50 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA719 · BA1360 | 19:55 Istanbul Airport | 15h55 | 9:50 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
BA719 · BA1358 | 19:55 Istanbul Airport | 14h00 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
A3995 · A3638 | 21:00 Istanbul Airport | 14h50 | 9:50 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Large university museum with natural history, archaeology and cultural collections, plus changing exhibitions in a prominent Oxford Road building.
Leading art museum with British and European paintings, design, costume and craft collections in a landmark city-centre building.
Historic canal-side warehouse district with restored brick buildings, waterside walks, bars, galleries and one of the city’s most atmospheric settings.
Lively central square framed by major civic buildings and event space, ideal for architecture, seasonal markets and city-centre orientation.
Characterful Northern Quarter street known for independent shops, record stores, creative spaces and eye-catching street art.
A flaky shortcrust pie filled with spiced minced beef, potato and onion. It is closely associated with Oldham and Greater Manchester chip shops.
A hearty hotpot of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. A long-standing North West comfort dish served across Manchester pubs.
A rich tripe stew cooked with onions, milk and stock. It was a classic working-class Manchester meal linked to the city’s historic tripe trade.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate city-centre setting. Best for a special meal with seasonal ingredients and polished service.
Historic Victorian dining room known for oysters, seafood and classic British dishes. Traditional atmosphere with one of Manchester’s best-known interiors.
Casual northern favourite serving Bury black pudding, pies and hearty breakfasts. Good for trying regional staples in a relaxed market setting.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels can be pricey at peak times, but dining, pubs and local transport are usually cheaper than London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Manchester Airport Station -> Manchester Piccadilly
With at least eight airlines offering flights, including two daily direct flights, from Istanbul to Manchester and a similar timetable in operation seven days a week, flying between the two cities is the fastest way of making the journey. Actual flight times vary from four to five hours but overall journey times can take up to 17 hours or more. All flights depart from Istanbul Atatürk Airport and land at Manchester Airport.
The main airlines with routes from Istanbul to Manchester include Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, AIRFRANCE, KLM, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Qatar Airlines and Etihad. Turkish Airlines is the only provider with direct routes.
Direct flights to Manchester from Istanbul take just four hours while connecting services have a flight time of five hours and overall journey times of up to 17 hours or longer depending on the route taken and transfer waiting time. Connections are made at airports including London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt am Main, Lisbon Portela, Doha or Abu Dhabi.
There are two daily direct flights every day of the week and at least 10 other departures on routes from Istanbul to Manchester. The first plane takes off in the early hours and the last departure is late at night.
Departure airport: All flights between Istanbul and Manchester depart from Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Although located approximately 12.5 miles from central Istanbul there are frequent Metro, Light Rail and Express Bus links. Airport facilities include taxi ranks, car hire desks, car parking, banking and currency services, wifi, left luggage storage, toilets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Arrival airport: Planes from Istanbul to Manchester land at Manchester Airport which is just under 10 miles from the city centre and linked by both Northern Rail and First Transpennine Express services as well as Metrolink trains and a bus service that runs 24 hours a day. Airport facilities include car parking, car hire desks, taxi ranks, banking services including ATMs and currency exchange, left luggage storage, wifi, toilets, children's play areas and a wide selection of shops including a pharmacy and newsagents, cafes and restaurants.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Manchester by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Istanbul to Manchester flights use the Istanbul Airport to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Istanbul and Manchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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