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Istanbul to Manchester Flight Overview

The distance between Istanbul and Manchester is approximately 2,696.72km. The average flight time between Istanbul and Manchester is 4 hours 15 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in August. December is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£69
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines IST-MAN 12h · 1 stop Sat, Sep 26
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Cheapest return
£161
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines IST-MAN 8h 5m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest
August
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,696.72km
Flight distance
4h 15m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Istanbul to Manchester over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £78 and round-trip tickets from £166.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAW 08:30
        4h 20m
        Direct
        MAN 10:50
        Istanbul - Manchester | Fri, Oct 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 13:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Pegasus Airlines
        £166 £219
        24% off
        24% off
        £219 £166
      • SAW 08:30
        4h 20m
        Direct
        MAN 10:50
        Istanbul - Manchester | Thu, Oct 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 13:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 10 | Pegasus Airlines
        £168 £219
        23% off
        23% off
        £219 £168
      • SAW 10:30
        4h 20m
        Direct
        MAN 12:50
        Istanbul - Manchester | Sat, Sep 26 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 13:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 29 | Pegasus Airlines
        £170 £219
        22% off
        22% off
        £219 £170
      • SAW 08:30
        4h 20m
        Direct
        MAN 10:50
        Istanbul - Manchester | Sun, Sep 27 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 13:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 29 | Pegasus Airlines
        £170
        22% off
        £219 £170
      • SAW 08:30
        4h 20m
        Direct
        MAN 10:50
        Istanbul - Manchester | Fri, Sep 18 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 13:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 25 | Pegasus Airlines
        £205
        6% off
        £219 £205
      • SAW 14:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        MAN 20:05
        Istanbul - Manchester | Mon, Sep 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 13:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 1 | Pegasus Airlines
        £161
        26% off
        £219 £161
      • SAW 14:00
        8h
        1 stop
        MAN 20:00
        Istanbul - Manchester | Fri, Oct 9 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 11:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 18:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        £166
        24% off
        £219 £166
      • SAW 14:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        MAN 20:05
        Istanbul - Manchester | Wed, Sep 30 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 11:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 18:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        £166
        24% off
        £219 £166
      • SAW 09:45
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        MAN 20:05
        Istanbul - Manchester | Wed, Sep 23 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 11:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 18:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        £167
        24% off
        £219 £167
      • SAW 09:45
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        MAN 19:25
        Istanbul - Manchester | Thu, Sep 24 | Pegasus Airlines
        MAN 13:55
        4h 5m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 30 | Pegasus Airlines
        £167
        24% off
        £219 £167
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAN 14:00
        Istanbul - Manchester | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
        MAN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        IST 16:00
        Manchester - Istanbul | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAW 08:30
        4h 20m
        Direct
        MAN 10:50
        Istanbul - Manchester | Wed, Oct 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        £78 £85
        8% off
        8% off
        £85 £78
      • SAW 08:30
        4h 20m
        Direct
        MAN 10:50
        Istanbul - Manchester | Thu, Oct 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        £79 £85
        7% off
        7% off
        £85 £79
      • SAW 09:45
        12h
        1 stop
        MAN 19:45
        Istanbul - Manchester | Sat, Sep 26 | Pegasus Airlines
        £69 £85
        19% off
        19% off
        £85 £69
      • SAW 14:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        MAN 20:05
        Istanbul - Manchester | Wed, Sep 30 | Pegasus Airlines
        £70
        18% off
        £85 £70
      • SAW 14:00
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        MAN 19:25
        Istanbul - Manchester | Thu, Sep 24 | Pegasus Airlines
        £70
        18% off
        £85 £70
      • SAW 09:45
        8h 40m
        1 stop
        MAN 16:25
        Istanbul - Manchester | Fri, Sep 25 | Pegasus Airlines
        £70
        18% off
        £85 £70
      • SAW 09:45
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        MAN 20:05
        Istanbul - Manchester | Mon, Sep 21 | Pegasus Airlines
        £70
        18% off
        £85 £70
      • SAW 22:00
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        MAN 23:45
        Istanbul - Manchester | Tue, Oct 6 | AJet
        £71
        16% off
        £85 £71
      • SAW 08:30
        29h
        1 stop
        MAN 11:30
        Istanbul - Manchester | Tue, Sep 15 | AJet
        £73
        14% off
        £85 £73
      • SAW 09:45
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        MAN 09:00
        Istanbul - Manchester | Wed, Sep 23 | Pegasus Airlines
        £73
        14% off
        £85 £73
      • SAW 14:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        MAN 20:05
        Istanbul - Manchester | Wed, Oct 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        £74
        13% off
        £85 £74
      • SAW 09:45
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        MAN 20:00
        Istanbul - Manchester | Fri, Oct 9 | Pegasus Airlines
        £74
        13% off
        £85 £74
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAN 14:00
        Istanbul - Manchester | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
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Airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Manchester

Choose from 14 airlines flying from Istanbul to Manchester, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines. Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines logo Scandinavian Airlines
British Airways logo British Airways
AJet logo AJet
KLM logo KLM
easyJet logo easyJet
Jet2.com logo Jet2.com
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
AEGEAN logo AEGEAN
Ryanair logo Ryanair
TUI Airways Limited logo TUI Airways Limited
Corendon Airlines logo Corendon Airlines
Vueling Airlines logo Vueling Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Manchester according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Istanbul to Manchester

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Istanbul to Manchester?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Istanbul to Manchester in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Manchester is December, with an average price of £62. The most expensive month is usually August, with average prices reaching £263.

£263
£163
£62
0
    Cheapest
  • £263
    Aug
  • £105
    Sep
  • £83
    Oct
  • £107
    Nov
  • £62
    Dec
  • £91
    Jan
  • £76
    Feb
  • £62
    Mar
  • £96
    Apr
  • £97
    May
  • £93
    Jun
  • £93
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Istanbul to Manchester?

Average price of return flights from Istanbul to Manchester purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Istanbul to Manchester, with an average price of £188. August is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £522.

£522
£355
£188
£21
    Cheapest
  • £522
    Aug
  • £327
    Sep
  • £245
    Oct
  • £205
    Nov
  • £296
    Dec
  • £188
    Jan
  • £379
    Feb
  • £313
    Mar
  • £420
    Apr
  • £271
    May
  • £489
    Jun
  • £413
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Manchester?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Istanbul to Manchester during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Istanbul to Manchester are available on Sep 1, starting from £159.

£341
£250
£159
£68
    Cheapest
  • £341
    27
    Aug
  • £275
    28
  • £296
    29
  • £166
    30
  • £207
    31
  • £159
    1
    Sep
  • £280
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester (MAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £69 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to MAN on Sat, Sep 26), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £161 departing on Mon, Sep 28 and returning on Thu, Oct 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Manchester with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines AJet easyJet Jet2.com Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 15 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester (MAN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Manchester is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 38 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Manchester. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC1181 (10:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Manchester, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 26, with one-way flights priced at just £69.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Manchester travel is around August.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Manchester is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Manchester on August 11, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at £110.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Manchester, with Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Manchester Airport (SAW-MAN) is by far the most common option on this route: Manchester Airport (MAN).
  • The time difference between Manchester and Istanbul is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Istanbul to Manchester is £302. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Istanbul to Manchester is £389. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Istanbul and Manchester, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Pegasus Airlines, AJet and Norwegian Air Sweden AOCare the most popular budget airlines flying from Istanbul to Manchester. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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About Airport

-Airport providing direct flights in Istanbul

Direct flights Istanbul to Manchester will depart from two airports in Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

-Airport in Manchester

Flights Istanbul to Manchester will land at Manchester Airport (MAN). 

-How to get to the airport in Istanbul?

Departing for flights Istanbul to Manchester, passengers can easily make their way from the city centre to either Istanbul Airport by taxi, private transfer or car rental. Below are transfer options for downtown to Istanbul Airport (IST):

TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi45 minsApprox. £15
HAVAIST Bus45 minsApprox. £1.45

From the city centre to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), transport options include:

TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi60 minsApprox. £21
Havabus90 minsApprox. £0.54

The privately-owned bus company Havabus leaves from Taksim Square and will only have a few stops along the way to the SAW airport. Bus tickets can be purchased in cash as you board or by Istanbulkart.

-Airport and terminal information in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST) is located on the European side of Istanbul, roughly 54 km or 34 miles northwest of the city. As one of two main international airports serving the city and its surrounding areas, the IST took the place of the now-closed Atatürk Airport in 2019. The IST currently has one terminal with 5 concourses (A, B, D, F, and G).

In contrast to the IST, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is situated in the Asian part of the city and about 32 km or 20 miles away from central Istanbul. As the second largest commercial airport in Turkey, the SAW has two terminals and is the hub for airlines like AnadoluJet and Pegasus Airlines.

-How to get downtown from the airport in Manchester?

After arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) from flights Istanbul to Manchester, there are a few convenient transfer methods from the airport to the Manchester city centre.

TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi15 minsApprox. £44
Stagecoach Bus45 mins£3.50
TramApprox. 50-60 mins£4.60
Public Train20 mins£3.20

Passengers can head outside the Arrivals Hall of all terminals for awaiting taxis 24/7. For the train, walk along the Skylink bridge from any terminal to the airport's train station (roughly 5-10 minutes on foot).

-Airport and terminal information in Manchester

As a major international airport in the U.K., Manchester Airport (MAN) is based about 13.9 km or 8.6 miles southwest of the centre. As the country's third busiest airport, the MAN has 3 passenger terminals - Terminals 1,2,3. There is a Skylink Walkway that connects all the terminals and other airport facilities like the train station. T1 and T2 take care of flights from numerous airlines to European and worldwide destinations, and T3 is the domestic terminal. Facilities available at Manchester Airport are free Wi-Fi, outside smoking areas, shops, drinking and dining venues, an escape lounge, a concord conference centre and faith and worship rooms.

About Airlines

-Which airlines providing the route?

A number of airlines operate around 16 flights Istanbul to Manchester per week. Passengers who prefer direct flights can choose from Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The most popular airline for this route is Turkish Airlines which flies one non-stop flight from Istanbul to Manchester on most days of the week. 

-Fastest direct flight

The fastest direct flight of 4 hours 5 minutes is only offered a couple of times a week, while the next shortest duration of 4 hours 10 minutes is run 1-3 times a day on most days of the week. Only Turkish Airlines offers direct flights Istanbul to Manchester of these fast durations. 

-Cheapest flight

According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights Istanbul to Manchester direct is around £54, and flights Istanbul to Manchester return can be purchased for only £127. 

-Flight duration and distance

The average flight time is 4 hours 17 minutes from Istanbul to Manchester. The shortest duration is 4 hours 5 minutes, and the longest duration for direct flights Istanbul to Manchester is 4 hours 20 minutes. 

-Earliest and latest flights

The earliest flight departs from Istanbul (IST) at 07:25 and arrives in Manchester (MAN) at 09:35. The latest flight departs from Istanbul (SAW) at 21:00 and arrives in Manchester (MAN) at 23:20.

About Manchester

-Tourist attractions in Manchester

Manchester is known worldwide for its legendary football clubs, industrial revolutionary past and vibrant art and culture. For many visitors to the city, the number one stop is the iconic Old Trafford Stadium, home of Manchester United Football Club. Daily guided tours grant access to private boxes and the chance to get on the field. Manchester is an excellent place for history buffs. There are plenty of industrial heritage sites around town, e.g. historic canals, Castlefield, Peel Tower and Bolton Steam Museum. For anyone who fancies a spot of shopping, Manchester is filled with top-class retail malls and streets like the Manchester Arndale, Trafford Center, Market Street and Afflecks.

Popular hotels in Manchester

Check out Trip.com's hotel recommendations in Best Hotels in Manchester.

-Best time to visit Manchester

The best season to pay a visit to Manchester is between June and August. In fact, the hottest month is July, with an average high temperature of 22C or 71F. The coldest month is January, with an average daily high temperature of 4°C (39°F). If you don't like the rain, avoid October as it is the wettest month of the year.

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