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Flights from Stockholm to Istanbul depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2173 km distance in 3h 35m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2173 km |
Average flight duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 3h 35m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£69
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£345
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
3 h 37 m
Flights on 12 Sept
53
Distance
2173 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Stockholm to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Istanbul will cost around £345 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £69.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 53 flights from Stockholm to Istanbul, including 7 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 2173 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 40 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.
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LO454 · LO137
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TK1794
TK1790Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £131 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £131, while a flight costs an average of £131.
Distance: 2173 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£131 Average Price Cheapest | £656 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Istanbul flights for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A3761+ A33150 | 13:50 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 8h35 | 23:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1220+ KL3104 | 13:55 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 8h00 | 22:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AF3853+ AF1390 | 15:15 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 11h15 | 3:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
PC1282 | 16:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 3h35 | 21:05 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF3857+ AF1390 | 16:45 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 9h45 | 3:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH805 · LH124 · LH1742 | 17:10 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 7h55 | 2:05 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2419+ LH1742 | 18:15 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 6h50 | 2:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH2419+ LH123 · LH1298 | 18:15 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 17h45 | 13:00 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1063 · AF1390 | 18:15 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 8h15 | 3:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA775 · BA718 | 18:35 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 23h20 | 18:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA775 · BA716 | 18:35 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 16h30 | 12:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1796 | 18:35 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 3h40 | 23:15 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH807 · LH1298 | 19:10 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 16h50 | 13:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO458 · LO133 | 19:20 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 16h45 | 13:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO458 · LO3911 · LO2101 | 19:20 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 14h10 | 10:30 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LO458 · LO135 | 19:20 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 20h20 | 16:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO458 · LO137 | 19:20 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 27h30 | 23:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1226+ KL3100 | 20:55 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 19h10 | 17:05 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1226 · KL1959 | 20:55 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 18h25 | 16:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA777 · BA716 | 21:00 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 14h05 | 12:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA777 · BA718 | 21:00 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 20h55 | 18:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
PC1284 | 2:45 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 3h35 | 7:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1214 · KL1961 | 6:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 17h50 | 1:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1214 · KL1959 | 6:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 8h50 | 16:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH811 · LH1300 | 6:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 9h25 | 16:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1214+ KL3102 | 6:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 13h30 | 21:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1214+ KL3100 | 6:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 9h35 | 17:05 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LO456 · LO135 | 7:40 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 8h00 | 16:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO456 · LO137 | 7:40 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 15h10 | 23:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA779 · BA720 | 8:15 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 15h05 | 0:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1216 · KL1961 | 9:35 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 14h45 | 1:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1216+ KL3102 | 9:35 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 10h25 | 21:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LO454 · LO137 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 12h20 | 23:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO454 · LO3905 · LO2101 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 23h00 | 10:30 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LO454 · LO135 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 5h10 | 16:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO454 · LO3923 · LO2101 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 23h00 | 10:30 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LO454 · LO3911 · LO2101 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 23h00 | 10:30 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LO454 · LO3921 · LO2101 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 23h00 | 10:30 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LO454 · LO3919 · LO2101 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 23h00 | 10:30 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LO454 · LO133 | 10:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 25h35 | 13:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1794 | 11:05 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 3h40 | 15:45 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1218 · KL1961 | 11:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 12h50 | 1:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1218+ KL3102 | 11:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 8h30 | 21:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2415 · LH109 · LH1304 | 11:50 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 8h35 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
VF266 | 12:10 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 3h45 | 16:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
PC1280 | 12:10 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 3h35 | 16:45 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL2859+ KL1961 | 12:20 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 12h00 | 1:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL2859+ KL3102 | 12:20 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 7h40 | 21:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LH803 · LH1304 | 13:10 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 7h15 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1790 | 13:30 Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 3h40 | 18:10 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Former imperial residence with courtyards, treasury displays and pavilions that reveal Ottoman court life over several centuries.
Underground Byzantine cistern with forest-like columns, atmospheric lighting and raised walkways near Hagia Sophia.
Leading modern art museum on the Bosphorus showing Turkish and international contemporary works in a striking waterfront building.
Lively historic avenue linking Taksim and Galata, lined with shops, arcades, consulates and landmarks, ideal for an urban walk.
Historic square beside major monuments, ideal for walking between monumental sites, gardens and fountains in the old city.
Colourful waterfront quarter with ferry views, street life, markets and an easy local feel on Istanbul’s Asian side.
A sesame-crusted bread ring sold by street vendors. It is an everyday Istanbul snack, especially popular at breakfast and with tea.
Baked potatoes filled with butter, cheese and varied toppings. This hearty street food is closely associated with the Ortaköy area of Istanbul.
Thin slices of lamb or beef cooked on a vertical spit and served in bread or on a plate. A defining fast food of Istanbul and wider Turkey.
Historic Sultanahmet restaurant known for Ottoman and Turkish dishes in a traditional setting near major old-city sights.
Traditional pudding shop in Fatih famed for sütlaç, kazandibi and other classic Turkish milk desserts in a simple historic venue.
Well-known meyhane-style venue by the Bosphorus, popular for meze, seafood and rakı in a lively waterside setting.
Moderate for a major city: hotels vary widely, meals can be cheap, and public transport is low-cost compared with many European city breaks.
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Most Stockholm to Istanbul flights use the Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Use this guide to compare Stockholm and Istanbul airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Stockholm Arlanda 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Arlanda Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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.
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