What's the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Brokepackr's data shows January-March and November-December offer the lowest fares to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines' hub status means great connections from almost anywhere in the world.

How much does 30 days in Istanbul cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,400-1,800 USD for 30 days in Istanbul. The lira's depreciation makes it exceptional value — full kebab meals for $3-4 and dorm beds for $8-12/night.

How do I get around Istanbul cheaply?

Brokepackr recommends the Istanbulkart ($0.50/ride on metro, tram, bus, and ferry). The ferry across the Bosphorus costs the same as a bus — one of the world's best-value scenic rides.

Brokepackr · Flights · Istanbul · from Singapore

Cheap Flights to Istanbul
from Singapore

Median: $‍682 round-tripSoutheast Asia

At a glance

Singapore → Istanbul

Round-trip: $‍682

Daily budget: $‍71

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Daily Budget

30-day Istanbul budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)$‍21/day

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Local transport$‍17/day

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Food$‍27/day

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Drinks$‍2/day

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Activities$‍4/day

Total · 30 days$‍‌2,130

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackr$‍50/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackr$‍92/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackr$‍170+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Singapore: Median round-trip is $‍682.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul · Turkish Airlines mega-hub — connections to everywhere. Great stopover deals

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into IST (Istanbul Airport) for the widest international connections to Istanbul.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	e_visa	90 days	Yes
CA	e_visa	90 days	Yes
PT	visa_free	90 days	No
AL	visa_free	90 days	No
GT	visa_free	90 days	No
HK	visa_free	90 days	No
TW	e_visa	None days	Yes
EC	visa_free	90 days	No
ID	visa_free	30 days	No
CZ	visa_free	90 days	No

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