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Flights from Milan to Istanbul

Prices for flights from Milan to Istanbul usually start at $277 for a return trip. Get more information on the route, airports, and weather below, or start the search by selecting your travel dates.
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Flight Deals (Round-trip)
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Pegasus
BGYSAW
25 Apr - 27 Apr
Direct, 2h 40m
$201
2 months ago
Pegasus
BGYSAW
24 Apr - 27 Apr
Direct, 2h 40m
$227
2 months ago
Pegasus
BGYSAW
24 Apr - 27 Apr
Direct, 2h 40m
$227
2 months ago

Flight prices from Milan to Istanbul

Typically the return flight from Milan to Istanbul costs about that much:
From:
Milan
Dammam
Jeddah
Riyadh
$277 – $308
$277
Cheap
$293
Average price
$308
Expensive
Our users typically choose flights from Milan to Istanbul within this price range. If you come across prices over $308, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
Lars
Founder, CEO
The prices on this route are quite stable: $277 – $308. Make sure to keep an eye on them once in a while, and book when it is convenient, which is around 2-3 weeks before the departure.
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Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:
Pegasus
In a few months
BGY
SAW
Direct, 2h 40m
$201
2 months ago
Pegasus
In a few months
BGY
SAW
Direct, 2h 40m
$227
2 months ago
1673 km
Distance
2h 40m
Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Milan to Istanbul flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $85 to $87. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $85 – $87.
Lars
Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be January. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Is Istanbul an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Milan to Istanbul with other routes:
Below average
Price per kilometer: 0.17 $ / km
Flight prices to Istanbul ($277 – $308) are lower than average compared to other destinations.

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Recently found flights

Return
One-Way
25 Apr (Fri) - 27 Apr (Sun)25 Apr (Fri) + nights
15:15
BGY
2h 40m
Direct
17:55
SAW
13:30
SAW
6h 0m
1 stop
19:30
MXP
$201
Found 2 months ago
24 Apr (Thu) - 27 Apr (Sun)24 Apr (Thu) + nights
15:15
BGY
2h 40m
Direct
17:55
SAW
13:30
SAW
6h 0m
1 stop
19:30
MXP
$227
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Direct flights from Milan to Istanbul

There are 4 airlines that fly directly from Milan to Istanbul: Alitalia, Valuair, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus if you are departing from Milan. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Milan-Malpensa Airport, Il Caravaggio International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday, Saturday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Milan to Istanbul

Alitalia
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BGY
SAW
TI
ON
TO
FR
Valuair
BGY
SAW
TI
ON
TO
FR
Turkish Airlines
MXP
IST
TI
ON
TO
FR
Pegasus
BGY
SAW
TI
ON
TO
FR
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from Milan to Istanbul

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Milan to Istanbul, including KLM, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa and others.
KLM
British Airways
Air Dolomiti
Lufthansa
Lars
Founder, CEO
Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY), Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Pick Friday, Saturday to depart when looking for a direct flight.
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Airports in Istanbul and Milan

Istanbul has 3 airports and Milan has 4 airports.
Istanbul
Milan
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
http://www.ataturkairport.com/
14 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi
~30 Min.
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Bus
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Train
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Shuttle
~32 Min.
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Subway
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1 airline with direct flights
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
31 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi
~30 Min.
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Bus
~115 Min.
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Train
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Shuttle
~30 Min.
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Subway
~70 Min.
3 airlines with direct flights
Istanbul Airport (ISL)
http://istanbulhavalimani.aero/
35 km from Istanbul city center.
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Bus
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Train
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Which airport in Istanbul is better?

The closest airport to Istanbul city center is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), trip will take 32 min. Most airlines like Alitalia, Valuair, Pegasus with direct flights are flying to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is usually the main choice for traveling to Istanbul. If you want to get to Istanbul faster, use the shuttle. The trip will take about 32 min.
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Where to stay in Istanbul

Find the right accommodation in Istanbul with Avionero:
8.2
Santa Ottoman Hotel
Istiklal Cad. Kurabiye Sok. No:1 Taksim
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Mini Bar • Currency Exchange
7.0
Ata Hotel Kumburgaz
Merkez Mah.Umut Cad.No:1
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Safe-Deposit Box • Conference Room(s)
8.7
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah.
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
8.0
Star Hotel Istanbul
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad No:16
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff
7.9
Parmada Hotel Old City
Kemalpasa Mahallesi, Ordu Cadddesi No:74 Laleli, Fatih
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Currency Exchange
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Planning a trip from Milan to Istanbul? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Istanbul looks currently:
Wed, 22 January
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+54°F
Rain
3 m/s
76 %
Thu, 23 January
☀️
+52°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
78 %
Fri, 24 January
☁️
+54°F
Broken clouds
2 m/s
64 %
Sat, 25 January
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+46°F
Rain
7 m/s
86 %
Sun, 26 January
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+52°F
Rain
4 m/s
79 %
Mon, 27 January
⛅️
+50°F
Few clouds
4 m/s
74 %
Tue, 28 January
☁️
+48°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
75 %
Wed, 29 January
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+50°F
Rain
3 m/s
61 %
Thu, 30 January
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+46°F
Rain
4 m/s
87 %
Fri, 31 January
☁️
+50°F
Scattered clouds
7 m/s
70 %
Sat, 01 February
☁️
+46°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
68 %
Sun, 02 February
🌦
+46°F
Rain
8 m/s
72 %
Mon, 03 February
❄️
+43°F
Snow
8 m/s
60 %
Tue, 04 February
❄️
+39°F
Snow
7 m/s
54 %
Wed, 05 February
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+43°F
Rain
8 m/s
68 %
Thu, 06 February
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+39°F
Rain
8 m/s
94 %

Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Istanbul will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Istanbul.

CO₂-e emission on the Milan – Istanbul route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Istanbul:
659 kg659 kg659 kg
From 659 kg to 659 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Milan to Istanbul route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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33 - 33 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on Milan – Istanbul flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Istanbul, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ

Flying from Milan to Istanbul? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Istanbul has?
There are 3 of airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Airport. The closest one is Istanbul Ataturk Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Milan and Istanbul?
A passenger flying direct from Milan to Istanbul will travel around 1673 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Milan to Istanbul?
You should expect a flight time of around 1h 20m – 2h 49m.
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How much does it cost to fly from Milan to Istanbul?
The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct or stop-over flight.
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What’s the weather like in Istanbul?
On average you could expect +45°F in February to +77°F in August. Currently, it is Rain and +54°F in Istanbul.
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Is there a direct connection between Milan and Istanbul?
Yes, there are direct flights from Milan to Istanbul. You can fly to Istanbul 4 days a week: Friday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Milan to Istanbul?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Milan to Istanbul: Alitalia, Valuair, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Istanbul.
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