Cheapest airlines flights from Milan to Istanbul

You can choose from 9 airlines that fly from Milan to Istanbul, including AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Pegasus Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
AJet logo AJet
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Air Serbia logo Air Serbia
Wizz Air Malta logo Wizz Air Malta
Wizz Air logo Wizz Air
LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines logo Scandinavian Airlines
Ryanair logo Ryanair
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Milan to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Milan to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$156, and round-trip direct flights start at US$245.

Displayed flight fares from Milan to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Milan to Istanbul Flight Details

The distance between Milan and Istanbul is about 1,668.65 km. The average flying time from Milan to Istanbul is around 2 hours 54 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$93
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$177
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,668.65 km
Average flight time2 hours 54 minutes
Popular airlineAJet
Flight statistics for the Milan–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Milan to Istanbul

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Milan to Istanbul?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Milan to Istanbul, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Milan to Istanbul is January, with an average price of US$124; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$288.

US$288
US$206
US$124
US$42
    Cheapest
  • US$173
    Jun
  • US$288
    Jul
  • US$256
    Aug
  • US$162
    Sep
  • US$161
    Oct
  • US$188
    Nov
  • US$253
    Dec
  • US$124
    Jan
  • US$174
    Feb
  • US$172
    Mar
  • US$173
    Apr
  • US$199
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Milan to Istanbul?

The average price of round-trip flights from Milan to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Milan to Istanbul are found during March, with an average price of US$325. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$633.

US$633
US$479
US$325
US$171
    Cheapest
  • US$375
    Jun
  • US$589
    Jul
  • US$633
    Aug
  • US$416
    Sep
  • US$375
    Oct
  • US$330
    Nov
  • US$390
    Dec
  • US$326
    Jan
  • US$358
    Feb
  • US$325
    Mar
  • US$381
    Apr
  • US$471
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milan to Istanbul (MIL-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as US$93 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BGY to SAW on Sat, Jul 4), while Wizz Air Malta offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$177 departing on Tue, Jun 23 and returning on Thu, Jun 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Milan to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: AJet Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines Wizz Air Malta Wizz Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 54 minutes to fly from Milan to Istanbul.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Milan to Istanbul 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 46 flight per week flying from Milan to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1874 (10:48)
  • To find best deals on flights from Milan to Istanbul, 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, Jul 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$93.
    · 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 Istanbul travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Milan to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Milan to Istanbul on June 22, 2026 with Wizz Air Malta, with prices starting at US$62.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Il Caravaggio International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (BGY-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Milan is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Milan to Istanbul

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Milan to Istanbul?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Milan to Istanbul on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Scandinavian Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Milan to Istanbul, with fares starting at US$156.

US$83
US$156
US$229
US$302
US$375
Scandinavian Airlines
US$156
Scandinavian Airlines
AJet
US$178
AJet
Air Serbia
US$197
Air Serbia
Pegasus Airlines
US$206
Pegasus Airlines
AEGEAN
US$250
AEGEAN
Turkish Airlines
US$375
Turkish Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Milan to Istanbul?

Total flights from Milan to Istanbul across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Pakistan International Airlines/Turkish Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Milan to Istanbul, with 31 flights per week.

4
13
22
31
Pakistan International Airlines
31
Pakistan International Airlines
Turkish Airlines
31
Turkish Airlines
IndiGo
23
IndiGo
Thai Airways
16
Thai Airways
Pegasus Airlines
13
Pegasus Airlines
ITA Airways
13
ITA Airways

How many flights fly from Milan to Istanbul daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Milan to Istanbul within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Milan to Istanbul is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Wednesday.

95
82
68
55
Highest
80
Mon
68
Tue
68
Wed
80
Thu
95
Fri
91
Sat
91
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.