Recent fares Vienna → Istanbul
from €100
VIE → SAW
Fare seen 1 Nov
from €101
VIE → SAW
Fare seen 1 Nov
from €102
VIE → SAW
Fare seen 31 Oct
Return fares for 1 adult in EUR, found in recent Aviasales searches; fares older than 3 days are hidden. Fares checked 2 Nov, 05:00 CET. Prices change quickly; the final price is shown on the partner site.
Good to know
| Flight time (non-stop) | about 2 h 15 min – 2 h 25 min |
|---|---|
| Non-stop airlines | 3: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJet |
| Airports | VIE → IST / SAW |
| Time difference | Istanbul is 1 h ahead in summer, 2 h in winter |
| Cheapest month (one-way) | January 2027 (from €51) |
| Priciest month (one-way) | July 2027 (from €87) |
Fare rows: cheapest one-way fare per departure month in cached Aviasales searches (via Travelpayouts), checked 2 Nov 2026. Not a price guarantee.
Airlines on this route
- Turkish Airlines — Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Pegasus — Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
- AJet — Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
Checked against published schedules in October 2026. Airlines add and drop routes by season, so check the search for current dates.
Departing Vienna
- Vienna Schwechat (VIE) — The City Airport Train (CAT) reaches Wien Mitte in 16 minutes; the S7 S-Bahn and ÖBB Railjet trains are cheaper and also stop at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Arriving in Istanbul
- Istanbul Airport (IST) — The M11 metro runs to Gayrettepe, where you change to the M2 line; Havaist coaches go to Taksim, Sultanahmet and other districts. Allow well over an hour to the old city.
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) — SAW is on the Asian side: the M4 metro runs from the terminal to Kadıköy in about 52 minutes (ferries cross to the European side from there), and Havabus coaches go to Kadıköy and Taksim.
Best time to go
April–June and September–November.
Tips
- Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen are on opposite sides of the Bosphorus; pick the one near where you are staying.
- Istanbul is one hour ahead of Vienna in summer and two hours ahead in winter.
- Many Austrian-Turkish families fly this route, so book early for school holidays and religious festivals.
FAQ
Which airlines fly direct from Vienna to Istanbul?
Non-stop flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJet (schedules checked October 2026; airlines change routes seasonally, so the search shows what is currently on sale).
How long is the flight from Vienna to Istanbul?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 15 min – 2 h 25 min.
Which Istanbul airport should I fly to?
Istanbul Airport (IST): The M11 metro runs to Gayrettepe, where you change to the M2 line; Havaist coaches go to Taksim, Sultanahmet and other districts. Allow well over an hour to the old city. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): SAW is on the Asian side: the M4 metro runs from the terminal to Kadıköy in about 52 minutes (ferries cross to the European side from there), and Havabus coaches go to Kadıköy and Taksim.
When is the best time to fly Vienna–Istanbul?
April–June and September–November.
From €100 on 6–13 Jan – check price
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