Flight Prices Atlanta to Istanbul:When to Buy and Travel (at the Best Price)? - Turkey - TRIPSCOUR

Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from:Atlanta)

The average price to go to Istanbul from Atlanta airport is $ 1218 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1020 (in february) and $ 1647 (in july),which is a saving of $ 198 or a surplus of $ 430 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $924 to $978 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Atlanta-Istanbul plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in february,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1020,saving $ 198 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1218). Conversely,july will be the most expensive ($ 1647).

Flight Atlanta-Istanbul:when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 856 $ 1037 good price
February$ 880 $ 1020 very good price
March$ 902 $ 1048 good price
April$ 920 $ 1068 good price
May$ 1073 $ 1303 fair price
June$ 1328 $ 1548 high price
July$ 1367 $ 1647 very high price
August$ 1190 $ 1400 fair price
September$ 925 $ 1084 good price
October$ 902 $ 1037 good price
November$ 877 $ 1044 good price
December$ 1073 $ 1370 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Istanbul

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Atlanta to Istanbul range from $597 to $1793. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $598 to $652),1% at the maximum price (from $1739 to $1793). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $978 to $1033 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Istanbul flight

There are 11 companies that serve Atlanta from Istanbul airport:Turkish Airlines,Frontier Airlines,Spirit Airlines,British Airways,Lufthansa,United,Qatar Airways,KLM,jetBlue,Air Canada and Delta.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years,Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (65% of the time) on the Atlanta->Istanbul route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Atlanta-Istanbul flight,you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 353 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically,Atlanta-Istanbul flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date,you can save an average of $73. On the other hand,departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $66.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically,return flights from Istanbul to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date,you will save an average of $70. Conversely,departing from Istanbul on a saturday may cost you an additional $98.


Top prices Atlanta-Istanbul

Round tripDatesPrice
Atlanta →Istanbul03-04 to 10-04-2025$ 845 
Atlanta →Istanbul09-04 to 18-04-2025$ 827 
Atlanta →Istanbul15-04 to 29-04-2025$ 842 
Atlanta →Istanbul10-09 to 24-09-2025$ 827 
Atlanta →Istanbul25-09 to 30-09-2025$ 805 
Atlanta →Istanbul06-10 to 16-10-2025$ 849 
Atlanta →Istanbul13-10 to 23-10-2025$ 724 
Atlanta →Istanbul16-10 to 23-10-2025$ 830 
Atlanta →Istanbul20-10 to 30-10-2025$ 849 
Atlanta →Istanbul23-10 to 30-10-2025$ 834 


When to book your flight Atlanta - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?

Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Istanbul flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Istanbul,it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1122 $,which is a saving of 96 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance,you will pay the full price (115 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Atlanta to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:936 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 975),3 to 4 months ($ 1007),4 to 5 months ($ 1012)

February

Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:923 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1008),3 to 4 months ($ 976),4 to 5 months ($ 986),5 to 6 months ($ 1006),6 to 7 months ($ 1005),7 to 8 months ($ 991)

March

Best time:7 to 8 months before departure (average price:963 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1015),2 to 3 months ($ 989),3 to 4 months ($ 984),4 to 5 months ($ 996),5 to 6 months ($ 1031),6 to 7 months ($ 986),8 to 9 months ($ 1030)

April

Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:972 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1021),3 to 4 months ($ 1025),5 to 6 months ($ 989),6 to 7 months ($ 1046),7 to 8 months ($ 1051),8 to 9 months ($ 1013),9 to 10 months ($ 988)

May

Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:1175 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1240),4 to 5 months ($ 1260),6 to 7 months ($ 1215),8 to 9 months ($ 1287),9 to 10 months ($ 1284),10 to 11 months ($ 1178)

June

Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:1410 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1497),3 to 4 months ($ 1529),4 to 5 months ($ 1545),5 to 6 months ($ 1440),7 to 8 months ($ 1442),10 to 11 months ($ 1427)

July

Best time:7 to 8 months before departure (average price:1390 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1613),3 to 4 months ($ 1534),4 to 5 months ($ 1489),5 to 6 months ($ 1522),6 to 7 months ($ 1464),8 to 9 months ($ 1414),9 to 10 months ($ 1572)

August

Best time:8 to 9 months before departure (average price:1303 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1336),2 to 3 months ($ 1332),3 to 4 months ($ 1362),4 to 5 months ($ 1339),5 to 6 months ($ 1356),7 to 8 months ($ 1326),9 to 10 months ($ 1349)

September

Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:962 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1015),3 to 4 months ($ 1048),7 to 8 months ($ 1084),8 to 9 months ($ 1075)

October

Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:959 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1006),3 to 4 months ($ 969),4 to 5 months ($ 1033),6 to 7 months ($ 1037),7 to 8 months ($ 1021),8 to 9 months ($ 1020),9 to 10 months ($ 1002),10 to 11 months ($ 1015)

November

Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:969 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1020),2 to 3 months ($ 1000),4 to 5 months ($ 988),5 to 6 months ($ 1037),10 to 11 months ($ 1040)

December

Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1223 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1354),4 to 5 months ($ 1336)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically,friday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Istanbul are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a friday,you will save $12. Conversely,by buying it on a tuesday,you may end up paying $16 more.



Atlanta to Istanbul:flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
March 2025$ 1188
$801 to $1693
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April 2025$ 1020
$826 to $1885
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May 2025$ 1239
$746 to $2527
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June 2025$ 1444
$708 to $2595
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July 2025$ 1194
$881 to $1753
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August 2025$ 1119
$865 to $1750
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September 2025$ 872
$805 to $958
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October 2025$ 903
$719 to $1772
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November 2025$ 1397
$896 to $1729
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December 2025$ 1384
$901 to $2054
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January 2026$ 882
$881 to $883
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price,april,may,june,july,august,september,october and january are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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