Journey information
Overview: Munich to Istanbul flight
Flights from Munich to Istanbul depart on average 74 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $67 if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1583 km distance in 2h 40m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1583 km |
Average flight duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 |
Flights per day 74 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Munich to Istanbul
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$760
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Flights per day
65
Distance
1583 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Munich to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Istanbul will cost around $760 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only $78.
Of the 65 flights that leave Munich for Istanbul every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1583 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 50 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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Compare coach and flight for Munich to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $67, and a coach costs an average of $105.
Distance: 1583 km
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4.7 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Munich to Istanbul flight times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Istanbul flights for today, Wednesday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1848 · KL1959 | 6:00 am Munich Airport | 7h55 | 1:55 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1638 | 6:00 am Munich Airport | 2h55 | 8:55 am Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1848+ KL3102 | 6:00 am Munich Airport | 12h20 | 6:20 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1848+ KL3100 | 6:00 am Munich Airport | 8h25 | 2:25 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1123 · AF1390 | 6:05 am Munich Airport | 18h45 | 12:50 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH97 · LH1300 | 7:30 am Munich Airport | 7h15 | 2:45 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR60 · QR239 | 7:40 am Munich Airport | 25h40 | 9:20 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR60 · QR245 | 7:40 am Munich Airport | 32h00 | 3:40 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR60 · QR241 | 7:40 am Munich Airport | 25h30 | 9:10 am Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LH99 · LH1300 | 8:00 am Munich Airport | 6h45 | 2:45 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO352+ LO4505 | 8:45 am Munich Airport | 12h10 | 8:55 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO352 · LO135 | 8:45 am Munich Airport | 5h50 | 2:35 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO352 · LO137 | 8:45 am Munich Airport | 12h55 | 9:40 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1850+ KL3102 | 8:55 am Munich Airport | 9h25 | 6:20 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LH101 · LH1300 | 9:00 am Munich Airport | 5h45 | 2:45 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AF1390+ AF1423 | 9:05 am Munich Airport | 15h45 | 12:50 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
OU4437 · OU656 · OU4352 | 9:35 am Munich Airport | 32h05 | 5:40 pm Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
PC1020 | 9:45 am Munich Airport | 2h40 | 12:25 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ437 · AZ7030 | 9:50 am Munich Airport | 22h40 | 8:30 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ437 · AZ7050 | 9:50 am Munich Airport | 27h25 | 1:15 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AZ437 · AZ7056 | 9:50 am Munich Airport | 8h55 | 6:45 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AZ437 · AZ7036 | 9:50 am Munich Airport | 6h40 | 4:30 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ437 · AZ7034 | 9:50 am Munich Airport | 11h30 | 9:20 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TP6672 · TP6458 | 9:55 am Munich Airport | 11h00 | 8:55 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1630 | 10:00 am Munich Airport | 2h45 | 12:45 pm Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1852+ KL3102 | 10:40 am Munich Airport | 7h40 | 6:20 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1390+ AF1723 | 10:50 am Munich Airport | 14h00 | 12:50 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1642 | 11:20 am Munich Airport | 2h50 | 2:10 pm Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2066+ LH23+ LH1304 | 12:00 pm Munich Airport | 7h45 | 7:45 pm Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
VF42 | 12:40 pm Munich Airport | 2h40 | 3:20 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH109 · LH1304 | 1:00 pm Munich Airport | 6h45 | 7:45 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
PC1022 | 1:20 pm Munich Airport | 2h40 | 4:00 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1634 | 1:35 pm Munich Airport | 2h50 | 4:25 pm Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH111+ LH1304 | 2:00 pm Munich Airport | 5h45 | 7:45 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH111+ QR72 · QR241 | 2:00 pm Munich Airport | 19h10 | 9:10 am Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR58 · QR241 | 2:25 pm Munich Airport | 18h45 | 9:10 am Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
QR58 · QR245 | 2:25 pm Munich Airport | 25h15 | 3:40 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR58 · QR239 | 2:25 pm Munich Airport | 18h55 | 9:20 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AF1623 · AF1390 | 2:30 pm Munich Airport | 10h20 | 12:50 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR6297 · QR9711+ QR241 | 2:45 pm Munich Airport | 18h25 | 9:10 am Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6297+ QR12 · QR241 | 2:45 pm Munich Airport | 18h25 | 9:10 am Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR4699+ QR142 · QR241 | 3:00 pm Munich Airport | 18h10 | 9:10 am Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR4699+ QR142 · QR239 | 3:00 pm Munich Airport | 18h20 | 9:20 am Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
PC1024 | 4:20 pm Munich Airport | 2h40 | 7:00 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1823 · AF1390 | 5:00 pm Munich Airport | 7h50 | 12:50 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1636 | 6:05 pm Munich Airport | 2h50 | 8:55 pm Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ453 · AZ2125 · AZ7050 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 18h45 | 1:15 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ453 · AZ2013 · AZ7036 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 22h00 | 4:30 pm Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ453 · AZ2013 · AZ7050 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 18h45 | 1:15 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ453 · AZ2125 · AZ7030 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 14h00 | 8:30 am Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ453 · AZ2125 · AZ7056 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 24h15 | 6:45 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ453 · AZ2013 · AZ7032 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 18h30 | 1:00 pm Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ453 · AZ2125 · AZ7032 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 18h30 | 1:00 pm Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ453 · AZ2013 · AZ7056 | 6:30 pm Munich Airport | 24h15 | 6:45 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1858+ KL1959 | 7:05 pm Munich Airport | 18h50 | 1:55 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1858+ KL3100 | 7:05 pm Munich Airport | 19h20 | 2:25 pm Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
OU437 · OU380 · OU4352 | 8:15 pm Munich Airport | 21h25 | 5:40 pm Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
OU437 · OU650 · OU4352 | 8:15 pm Munich Airport | 21h25 | 5:40 pm Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LO4974+ LO139 | 9:10 pm Munich Airport | 11h10 | 8:20 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
| Thursday, 13 November | |||||
TP557 · TP6454 | 5:05 am Munich Airport | 11h05 | 4:10 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO356 · LO135 | 5:55 am Munich Airport | 8h40 | 2:35 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO356+ LO4512 | 5:55 am Munich Airport | 14h25 | 8:20 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO356 · LO137 | 5:55 am Munich Airport | 15h45 | 9:40 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO356+ LO4505 | 5:55 am Munich Airport | 15h00 | 8:55 pm Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO356+ LO4507 | 5:55 am Munich Airport | 5h25 | 11:20 am Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Munich to Istanbul flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Istanbul 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 Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Istanbul
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and luxury brands like Hermès and Montblanc.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Lufthansa and Air France lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, Module D, Level 03.
- Buses: 635, 512, 635
- Train: S1, S8
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free shops and brands like Hugo Boss and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 0.73€ (21 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Turkish Airlines Lounge, offering food, drinks, and relaxation areas.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- H-2
- IST-1
- IST-2
- IST-3
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in duty-free area, including D&R and Turkish Delight.
- Parking available, located near terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including ISG Lounge with food and shower facilities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Buses: E10, E11, SG-2
- Metro: M4
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