Newcastle to Istanbul flights
Updated 2026-11-04
The lowest one-way fare from Newcastle to Istanbul we saw in the week to 4 Nov was £78, for travel on 9 Nov, 1 stop (seen on 2 Nov). A typical low fare is £101 (the median of the cheapest fare in each of 12 travel weeks). Newcastle (NCL) to Istanbul (IST) is 2694 km, typically flown in 3h 46m. 5 airlines listed on this route.
How much is a flight from Newcastle to Istanbul?
- Lowest one-way fare seen
- £78for travel on 9 Nov, 1 stop · seen 2 Nov
- Typical low fare
- £101median of the cheapest fare in each of 12 travel weeks
- Fares last checked
- 4 Novcaptured daily
These are fares seen on the dates given, not live prices. A fare can sell out or change within hours.
See today's pricesHow much is a flight from Newcastle to Istanbul next week?
| Travel week | Lowest fare seen | Airline | From | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next week5 Nov–11 Nov | £78 | – | Newcastle | Check 9 Nov |
| In 4 weeks26 Nov–2 Dec | £112 | – | Newcastle | Check 29 Nov |
| In 8 weeks24 Dec–30 Dec | £168 | – | Newcastle | Check 26 Dec |
Lowest one-way fare seen for travel in each of the next 8 weeks, checked 4 Nov. A week is shown only when fares were seen on three or more of its days. Not live prices.
Which airlines fly from Newcastle to Istanbul?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 46m |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 46m |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 46m |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 46m |
| KLM | KL | 3h 46m |
Airlines listed for this airport pair. Frequencies vary by season.
Flying from Newcastle
Newcastle is the North East's primary airport and a strong Jet2 and easyJet base, with Ryanair adding budget slots and KLM offering an Amsterdam connector for global reach. The terminal sits 5 miles northwest of central Newcastle with the Tyne & Wear Metro running directly to the airport. Fare patterns favour Mediterranean leisure routes; long-haul travellers typically connect via Amsterdam, Paris or Dubai rather than fly direct.
Arriving in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (the new mega-hub, opened 2018) sits 35 km northwest of the city. The new metro extension reaches Gayrettepe in 26 minutes for ₺27. Turkish Airlines is the dominant carrier with Pegasus operating from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side. Istanbul is the cheapest gateway to Asia from the UK on connecting fares; book well ahead for Hagia Sophia / Topkapı tourism peaks.
Newcastle to Istanbul FAQs
Direct flights from Newcastle (NCL) to Istanbul (IST) take approximately 3h 46m for the 2694 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
The lowest one-way fare we saw in the week to 4 Nov was £78, for travel on 9 Nov, 1 stop (seen on 2 Nov). A typical low fare is £101, the median of the cheapest fare in each of 12 travel weeks. These are fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
For travel between 5 Nov and 11 Nov, the lowest one-way fare we saw (checked 4 Nov) was £78 from Newcastle, for 9 Nov. The weeks after: 26 Nov–2 Dec £112. These are fares seen when we checked, not live prices.
Airlines listed on this route: Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways and KLM.
In the fares we recorded in the week to 4 Nov, the lowest one-way fare to Istanbul was from Birmingham (£28), then Liverpool £53, London Luton £72 and Newcastle £78. From Newcastle the lowest was £78. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
Entry rules for UK passport holders differ by country and change. Check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey before you book.