Statistics on Atlanta-Istanbul flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Istanbul from Atlanta airport is $ 1157 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 985 (in january) and $ 1526 (in july), which is a saving of $ 172 or a surplus of $ 370 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $860 to $914 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Istanbul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 55517 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 985, saving $ 172 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1157). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1526).
Flight Atlanta-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 835 | $ 985 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 858 | $ 985 | good price |
| March | $ 875 | $ 1029 | good price |
| April | $ 877 | $ 1020 | good price |
| May | $ 978 | $ 1205 | fair price |
| June | $ 1240 | $ 1443 | high price |
| July | $ 1281 | $ 1526 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1151 | $ 1319 | fair price |
| September | $ 859 | $ 1005 | good price |
| October | $ 879 | $ 1021 | good price |
| November | $ 857 | $ 1017 | good price |
| December | $ 1021 | $ 1322 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Istanbul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Istanbul range from $591 to $1666. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $591 to $645), 1% at the maximum price (from $1612 to $1666). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1021 to $1075 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Istanbul flight
There are 11 companies that serve Atlanta from Istanbul airport: Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, United, KLM, Qatar Airways, jetBlue, Air France and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 55517 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (54% of the time) on the Atlanta->Istanbul route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Atlanta-Istanbul flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 344 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Istanbul flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $65. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $35.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $67. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a saturday may cost you an additional $78.
Top prices Atlanta-Istanbul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 15-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 726 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 02-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 755 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 10-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 759 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 02-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 669 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 05-09 to 09-09-2024 | $ 770 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 10-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 601 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 20-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 642 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 10-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 625 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 08-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 597 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Istanbul | 20-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 830 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Istanbul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Istanbul, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1093 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (111 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 894 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 948), 3 to 4 months ($ 985), 7 to 8 months ($ 949) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 897 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 970), 3 to 4 months ($ 956), 7 to 8 months ($ 933) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 901 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 992), 2 to 3 months ($ 971), 3 to 4 months ($ 962), 4 to 5 months ($ 980), 6 to 7 months ($ 1002), 7 to 8 months ($ 965) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 927 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1001), 3 to 4 months ($ 1005), 4 to 5 months ($ 945), 5 to 6 months ($ 964), 8 to 9 months ($ 1003), 9 to 10 months ($ 947) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1063 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1185), 5 to 6 months ($ 1151) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1337 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1391), 5 to 6 months ($ 1398), 6 to 7 months ($ 1372), 7 to 8 months ($ 1404), 10 to 11 months ($ 1384) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1348 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1469), 2 to 3 months ($ 1459), 3 to 4 months ($ 1417), 4 to 5 months ($ 1421), 5 to 6 months ($ 1485), 6 to 7 months ($ 1432), 8 to 9 months ($ 1394) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1221 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1232), 3 to 4 months ($ 1311), 4 to 5 months ($ 1297), 8 to 9 months ($ 1275) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 854 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 907), 3 to 4 months ($ 941) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 929 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 4 to 5 months ($ 971), 5 to 6 months ($ 998), 6 to 7 months ($ 990), 7 to 8 months ($ 1012), 8 to 9 months ($ 1009), 9 to 10 months ($ 979) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 926 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 989), 2 to 3 months ($ 1000), 3 to 4 months ($ 965), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 7 to 8 months ($ 983), 10 to 11 months ($ 1004) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1167 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1322), 4 to 5 months ($ 1310) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Atlanta to Istanbul: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1506 $726 to $2408 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1635 $696 to $2613 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1706 $900 to $2740 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1448 $840 to $2777 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 979 $601 to $1645 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1149 $604 to $2618 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1130 $597 to $1856 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1759 $923 to $2954 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1335 $964 to $1733 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 995 $995 to $995 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1254 $925 to $1900 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1418 $1418 to $1418 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september is cheaper to travel to Istanbul. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!