Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Weather by month: Frankfurt and Istanbul
| Month | Frankfurt | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C · 88 mm | 8°C · 86 mm |
| February | 3°C · 36 mm | 4°C · 87 mm |
| March | 7°C · 20 mm | 11°C · 37 mm |
| April | 12°C · 36 mm | 11°C · 50 mm |
| May | 16°C · 53 mm | 18°C · 60 mm |
| June | 21°C · 82 mm | 23°C · 2 mm |
| July | 20°C · 80 mm | 27°C · 0 mm |
| August | 20°C · 40 mm | 25°C · 5 mm |
| September | 16°C · 110 mm | 21°C · 29 mm |
| October | 11°C · 67 mm | 16°C · 142 mm |
| November | 6°C · 23 mm | 15°C · 47 mm |
| December | 4°C · 20 mm | 9°C · 86 mm |
Average temperature and total rainfall per month, last full year.
About Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Lufthansa operates flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Istanbul New Airport (IST), covering a distance of 1,871 km. The route is usually non-stop, with a typical flight time of around 3 hours and 5 minutes. This connection serves both business and leisure travellers between Germany's financial hub and Turkey's largest city.
Lowest fares typically occur in September. Lufthansa allows cabin baggage up to 8 kg with dimensions of 55×40×23 cm per passenger on this route. Checked baggage is not included in standard economy fares. Online check-in opens 30 hours before departure and closes 40 minutes before takeoff.
Airports on this route
| Departure | Frankfurt Airport (FRA) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Istanbul New Airport (IST) |
| Flight time | 3 h 5 min (estimated) |
| Distance | 1871 km |
Lufthansa cabin bag: 1 piece, 8 kg (18 lb), 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare.
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece · 8 kg (18 lb) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Personal item | included | 40 × 30 × 10 cm (16 × 12 × 4 in) |
| Checked baggage - Economy | not included | paid option |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - Business | 2 pieces · 32 kg (71 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - First | 2 pieces · 32 kg (71 lb) | included in the fare |
| Extra bag | from 90 USD | cheaper when added online in advance |
| Overweight fee | from 50 EUR (≈ 56 USD) | per bag above the allowance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
Lufthansa online check-in opens 30 h before departure and closes 40 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 30 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 40 min before departure |
| Airport counters close | 40 min before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.