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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $353. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$353 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.

Istanbul.$355 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.

Istanbul.$387 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Jet2 and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.

Istanbul.$521 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Jet2 and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.

Istanbul.$535 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Jet2 and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $535, select.

Istanbul.$541 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $541, select.

Istanbul.$558 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with Jet2 and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $558, select.

Istanbul.$564 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.

Istanbul.$574 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $574, select.

Istanbul.$582 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Jet2 and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $582, select.

Istanbul.$591 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Jet2 and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $591, select.

Istanbul.$609 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $609, select.

Istanbul.$640 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.

Istanbul.$669 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $669, select.

Istanbul.$720 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Jet2 and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $720, select.

Istanbul.$832 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $832, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Istanbul

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Nottingham to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$353
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Aerocaribbean
Average flights per week	2

Finding cheap flights from East Midlands to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from East Midlands to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from East Midlands to Istanbul is $353. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from East Midlands to Istanbul?

4 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from East Midlands to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from East Midlands to Istanbul?

Aerocaribbean flies direct from East Midlands to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from East Midlands to Istanbul?

As of August 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from East Midlands to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from East Midlands to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Istanbul is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from East Midlands Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $353.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Istanbul: what you need to know

Istanbul is three hours ahead of Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located. Istanbul observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your EMA to Istanbul flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from EMA to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
- Vienna International Airport (VIE)
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
- Geneve Airport (GVA)
The journey from central Nottingham to EMA takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to EMA? If you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to East Midlands Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Istanbul

$164 is currently the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Istanbul flight. Return flight tickets start from $353. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from EMA to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Landing cheap tickets from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares throughout the month and pick up an awesome deal.
Picking up a cheap flight from EMA to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you're coming in on a late flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from EMA to Istanbul.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Following your flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SAW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your EMA to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

Travel to Istanbul in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before locking in your East Midlands Airport to Istanbul flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EMA to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

More about Istanbul

After booking your flight from East Midlands Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galata Tower.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.