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Flight deals from Stuttgart to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 12,648. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,587 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,587, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,587 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,587, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,702 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,702, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,759 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,759, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,759 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,759, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 4,931 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,931, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,157 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Stuttgart on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,157, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 5,275 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,275, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 6,078 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,078, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 6,230 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Stuttgart on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,230, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 6,230 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Stuttgart on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,230, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 6,230 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Stuttgart on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,230, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 6,536 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Stuttgart on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,536, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 6,594 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Stuttgart on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,594, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 6,985 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Stuttgart on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,985, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,167 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Stuttgart on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,167, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Stuttgart to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Stuttgart to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 6,078
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 6,985
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 5,275
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 4,931
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 4,702
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 4,759
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 4,759
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 4,587
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 5,157
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 4,587
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 6,230
May
from ج.م.‏ 6,230

Direct flights from Stuttgart to Istanbul

Stuttgart to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Stuttgart to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
ClosestCheapest
from ج.م.‏ 3,948
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from ج.م.‏ 4,587
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Stuttgart to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 4,587
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time3 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week57

Finding cheap flights from Stuttgart to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Stuttgart to Istanbul is ج.م.‏ 9,172. 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.
3 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Stuttgart to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and RwandAir fly direct from Stuttgart to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 57 flights per week flying from Stuttgart to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Stuttgart to Istanbul is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Stuttgart and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 28 weekly Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:40.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your STR to IST flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between STR and IST include:

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Budapest Airport

    • Krakow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • ج.م.‏ 4,587 is the best price for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م.‏ 9,172. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from STR to IST.

  • Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from STR to IST.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)

  • Of all flights leaving Stuttgart Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to STR:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from STR to IST in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.

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