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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Stockholm to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.RM252 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM252, select.
Istanbul.RM283 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM283, select.
Istanbul.RM306 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM306, select.
Istanbul.RM372 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM372, select.
Istanbul.RM375 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM375, select.
Istanbul.RM375 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM375, select.
Istanbul.RM378 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM378, select.
Istanbul.RM384 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Mon, 26 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Stockholm Arlanda on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Stockholm Arlanda.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM384, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Stockholm to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
Nov
from RM283
Dec
from RM306
Jan
from RM384
Feb
from RM388
Mar
from RM375
Apr
from RM399
May
from RM500
Jun
from RM642
Jul
from RM937
Aug
from RM937
Sep
from RM400
Oct
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Stockholm to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM252
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlinePIA
Average flights per week87

Finding cheap flights from Stockholm to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Stockholm to Istanbul is RM252. 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 37 minutes is the average flight time from Stockholm to Istanbul.
PIA, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Stockholm to Istanbul.
As of November 2025, there are 348 flights per week flying from Stockholm to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul is usually November.
If you're flying from Stockholm, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from RM252.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 37 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.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Pegasus Airlines .

Flying from Stockholm to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • When looking for a flight from Stockholm to Istanbul, there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are some of Stockholm's main terminals.

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's chief entry points.

  • The average time for a direct Stockholm to Istanbul flight is 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Stockholm.

  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 19 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Stockholm to Istanbul is with Turkish Airlines at 18:30. Choose the first ARN to IST departure with Turkish Airlines at 05:45 to make the most of your first day in Istanbul.

  • To ensure you get on your Stockholm to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Istanbul

  • Get cheap Stockholm to Istanbul flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Stockholm to Istanbul is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Finding a cheap flight from Stockholm to Istanbul is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Stockholm to Istanbul flights.

Flying from Stockholm

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

  • You can book a direct flight from Stockholm to Istanbul leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Start your trip at ARN and then fly into Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • Leading carriers that offer direct Stockholm to Istanbul plane tickets from ARN include:

  • We make it easy to book a Stockholm to Istanbul flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

  • The journey from central Stockholm to ARN takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Stockholm to Istanbul, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

  • 73.1% of flights that leave from Stockholm Arlanda Airport arrive at their destination on time.

Bromma Airport (BMA)

  • Think about adding a stop at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). It's a major stopover on a Stockholm to Istanbul flight leaving Bromma Airport. Use a longer layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to grab a bite to eat at the airport.

  • You can get to BMA from central Stockholm in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Stockholm to Istanbul, unwind in one of these hotels close to Bromma Airport:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.

Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)

  • When reserving your ticket from Stockholm to Istanbul out of Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), one of the busiest connection points on this route.

  • The journey time to NYO from central Stockholm is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.

  • Book a hotel close to Stockholm Skavsta Airport and get to the terminal with time to spare. If you're hopping on an early Stockholm to Istanbul flight, check in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before.

  • NYO has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80.46%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Stockholm to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your Stockholm to Istanbul flight.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Stockholm to Istanbul has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 31 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to SAW. Kick back after your Stockholm to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.

  • Snap up a deal by securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Stockholm to Istanbul. April is the busiest month for a trip to Istanbul. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.

  • Book a Stockholm to Istanbul ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Stockholm to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • After booking your flight from Stockholm to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top attractions which should feature on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.

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