Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Istanbul from $791

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BUF — IST
May 17 — May 241

The best prices from Buffalo to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 12, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,309

Round-trip from

$924
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Buffalo to Istanbul

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Istanbul?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 16 days in advance, which can save you up to 60% on flights from Buffalo to Istanbul compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 16 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,073. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,802.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Istanbul?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Istanbul from Buffalo average $1,141. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,141, as users have found deals to Istanbul from as low as $659. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Istanbul from Buffalo. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 15%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Istanbul (BUF - IST)?

When flying from Buffalo to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Buffalo to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Buffalo and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Buffalo to Istanbul. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sun 11/37:30 pmBUF - IST
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:35 amIST - BUF
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$791
Fri 11/17:30 pmBUF - IST
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:35 amIST - BUF
2 stops20h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$841
Thu 11/77:30 pmBUF - IST
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:35 amIST - BUF
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$849
Fri 11/17:30 pmBUF - IST
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/86:35 amIST - BUF
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$916

Cheap American Airlines flights from Buffalo to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Buffalo and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Buffalo to Istanbul. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sun 11/31:31 pmBUF - IST
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/102:45 pmIST - BUF
2 stops35h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$867
Sun 11/31:31 pmBUF - IST
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/109:10 amIST - BUF
3 stops22h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$872
Tue 11/57:58 pmBUF - IST
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/128:05 amIST - BUF
3 stops23h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,020
Tue 11/51:31 pmBUF - IST
3 stops20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/128:05 amIST - BUF
3 stops23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,022

Cheap Buffalo to Istanbul flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Buffalo to Istanbul specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Prices were last updated on May 12, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 6/114:36 pmBUF - IST
2 stops24h 49mBritish Airways
Tue 6/188:25 amIST - BUF
2 stops21h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,181
Sun 5/125:35 amBUF - IST
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/207:05 amIST - BUF
1 stop24h 07mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,371
Tue 6/1111:29 amBUF - IST
1 stop18h 06mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/187:05 amIST - BUF
1 stop23h 08mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,376
Sun 5/1210:27 amBUF - IST
2 stops23h 33mLufthansa
Mon 5/206:10 amIST - BUF
2 stops24h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 5/11$1,432
Tue 6/114:36 pmBUF - SAW
2 stops39h 34mBritish Airways
Tue 6/184:30 pmSAW - BUF
2 stops37h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,533
Tue 6/112:04 pmBUF - IST
3 stops19h 56mAir Canada
Tue 6/187:50 amIST - BUF
3 stops23h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 5/12$1,688
Sun 5/122:11 pmBUF - IST
3 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/206:10 amIST - BUF
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,701
Tue 6/117:59 pmBUF - IST
2 stops18h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/186:10 amIST - BUF
3 stops24h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,710
Sun 5/128:36 amBUF - IST
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/201:45 pmIST - BUF
1 stop17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,968

Buffalo to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Buffalo and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 11/37:30 pmBUF - IST
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:35 amIST - BUF
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$791
Mon 11/41:31 pmBUF - SAW
2 stops17h 34mBritish Airways
Mon 11/114:00 pmSAW - BUF
2 stops37h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11$813
Mon 11/44:55 pmBUF - IST
2 stops16h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 11/116:40 pmIST - BUF
2 stops34h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11$819
Wed 11/64:55 pmBUF - IST
2 stops16h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 11/116:40 pmIST - BUF
2 stops34h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11$834
Fri 11/17:30 pmBUF - IST
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:35 amIST - BUF
2 stops20h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$841
Thu 11/77:30 pmBUF - IST
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:35 amIST - BUF
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$849
Sun 11/31:31 pmBUF - IST
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/102:45 pmIST - BUF
2 stops35h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$867
Thu 11/74:55 pmBUF - IST
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 11/136:50 pmIST - BUF
2 stops34h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11$869
Sun 11/31:31 pmBUF - IST
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/109:10 amIST - BUF
3 stops22h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$872

One-way flights to Istanbul from Buffalo

Search for one-way flight options from Buffalo to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Buffalo to Istanbul can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Buffalo to Istanbul flights by using the search form above.
Wed 6/267:20 amBUF - IST
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,566
Wed 6/263:35 pmBUF - IST
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,879
Wed 6/263:35 pmBUF - SAW
3 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,944
Wed 6/267:15 pmBUF - IST
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,137
Wed 6/267:20 amBUF - SAW
2 stops21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$3,612

Find flights from Buffalo to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.

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$791 - $1,143

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BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Sun 11/3

2 stops19h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/12

2 stops21h 55m

$791

BuffaloIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

BUF - SAW

BUFSAW

Buffalo

Mon 11/4

2 stops17h 34m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/11

2 stops37h 06m

$813

BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Sun 11/3

2 stops27h 09m

Istanbul

Sun 11/10

2 stops35h 10m

$867

BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Sat 11/2

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/12

2 stops20h 01m

$881

BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Fri 11/1

2 stops24h 51m

Istanbul

Wed 11/13

2 stops36h 25m

$897

BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Wed 10/9

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 10/15

1 stop18h 11m

$1,092

BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Sun 11/3

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 11/8

2 stops22h 08m

$1,101

BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Wed 11/6

3 stops24h 19m

Istanbul

Wed 11/13

3 stops30h 15m

$1,110

BuffaloIstanbul

BUF - IST

BUFIST

Buffalo

Mon 7/22

2 stops15h 41m

Istanbul

Thu 8/22

2 stops31h 42m

$1,143

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/11

When is the best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip from Buffalo to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Buffalo to Istanbul is currently $3,028 while a round-trip flight costs $966. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul (average of $924). Flying from Buffalo to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,438). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$968

February

$940

March

$984

April

$1,027

May

$1,116

June

$1,438

July

$1,302

August

$1,187

September

$1,063

October

$1,000

November

$924

December

$969

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated May 12, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Lufthansa from Buffalo to Istanbul. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.7
Good
4,414 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.6
Good
4,505 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.4
Good
3,716 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.4
Good
10,997 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Buffalo, you will be flying from Buffalo, which is the city’s only airport. Buffalo (BUF) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Buffalo. There are 0 flights from Buffalo to Istanbul per day from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Buffalo to Istanbul for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to Istanbul for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $791, but on average you can expect to pay $891.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Istanbul round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $791. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $813 and $867, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to Istanbul?

  • What does BUF to IST mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Buffalo Airport to Istanbul Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BUF to IST flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Buffalo to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Buffalo to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Buffalo to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Buffalo to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The Buffalo to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/11.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Buffalo to Istanbul

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