How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Istanbul

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Compare flight for Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £456 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £456, while a flight costs an average of £456.

Distance: 1865 km

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£456

Average Price

Cheapest

£391

Average Price

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7h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 35m

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22h 18m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is a flight with an average price of £456.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 35m.
Yes, you can take a flight between Istanbul and Frankfurt am Main.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 16h 43m sooner (5h 35m by flight vs 22h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £456 compared to roughly £391 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Istanbul by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Turkish AirlinesVF35
    14:353h20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    16:55Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £2691One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Turkish AirlinesVF35
    14:353h20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    16:55Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £2691One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Turkish AirlinesVF35
    14:353h20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    16:55Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £2691One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Turkish AirlinesVF33
    10:103h20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    12:30Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £2691One-way
    0 changes
  • Turkish AirlinesVF3002 · VF523
    10:007h45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    16:45Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £2801One-way
    1 change
  • Turkish AirlinesVF3020 · VF523
    5:2512h20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    16:45Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £2801One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main.

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You can travel between Istanbul and Frankfurt am Main by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is a flight with an average price of £456.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 35m.
The Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main distance is approximately 1865 km.
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 79 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AJet, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, tarom, Sas Airways, Fly One, Azerbaijan Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Croatia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, ITA, Egypt Air, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Aegean Airlines, Iberia to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 11 direct flights per day with AJet, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Istanbul to Frankfurt am Main, you can take a flight.
In Frankfurt am Main, you can ascend the Main Tower for panoramic city views, explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for diverse culinary delights, and visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, renowned for its dinosaur fossils. Stroll along the River Main for scenic vistas, and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the Zeil, the city's premier shopping street. Key sights include the historic Römer city hall, the Städel Museum with its extensive art collection, the Palmengarten botanical garden, the Goethe House museum, and the impressive Frankfurt Cathedral.
To explore the key attractions and get a sense of the city, you typically need about 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main.

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