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$761 Find cheap flights from Buffalo to Istanbul

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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Istanbul (BUF-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:55 pm - 5:05 pmBUF-IST
39h 10m2 stops
7:25 am - 11:01 pmIST-BUF
23h 36m2 stops
$761Delta
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 17
5:55 pm - 5:05 pmBUF-IST
15h 10m2 stops
7:25 am - 11:57 pmIST-BUF
24h 32m2 stops
$800Delta
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 15
6:30 pm - 12:30 amBUF-IST
23h 00m2 stops
7:50 pm - 5:40 pmIST-BUF
28h 50m2 stops
$1,039British Airways
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 25
5:08 pm - 12:30 amBUF-IST
24h 22m2 stops
7:50 pm - 10:01 pmIST-BUF
33h 11m2 stops
$1,176British Airways
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Sun, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 11
11:18 am - 1:45 pmBUF-IST
18h 27m1 stop
7:05 pm - 6:46 pmIST-BUF
31h 41m1 stop
$1,224Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 15
11:18 am - 1:45 pmBUF-IST
18h 27m1 stop
7:05 pm - 6:46 pmIST-BUF
31h 41m1 stop
$1,234Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 17
11:15 am - 12:30 pmBUF-IST
18h 15m1 stop
11:15 pm - 4:54 pmIST-BUF
48h 39m2 stops
$1,556
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 7
7:20 am - 1:05 pmBUF-IST
22h 45m2 stops
6:10 am - 11:13 pmIST-BUF
24h 03m2 stops
$1,607
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 7
1:51 pm - 11:25 pmBUF-IST
25h 34m3 stops
2:40 pm - 1:15 pmIST-BUF
30h 35m3 stops
$1,956Air Canada
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 17
10:05 am - 1:05 pmBUF-IST
20h 00m3 stops
6:10 am - 9:49 pmIST-BUF
22h 39m3 stops
$2,550Air Canada
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Sun, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 11

Flights from Buffalo to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buffalo to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Buffalo to Istanbul, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $821 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of tickets is $1,369 and $1,366 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$761
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Buffalo to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul Airport was $865 for a one-way ticket and $761 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Buffalo and Istanbul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Buffalo and on arrival in Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Buffalo and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul, Delta or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul are Delta and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,013 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,168 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Buffalo to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Buffalo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buffalo to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Buffalo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Buffalo to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Buffalo to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

2.0 MediocreNairan, May 2024JFK - FLL
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Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

The plane was FREEZING SEATS UNCOMFORTABLE Otherwise smooth Thank you

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The crew, food, and entertainment were all good. But my screen had some sort of bug where if I turned it off, it would turn back on after 2-5 minutes. At full brightness. It made it very hard to get any shut-eye on the overnight flight. Also, the older Boeing plane, while nicely cared for (and no doors fell off 😅👏) doesn't have the nice air quality of newer planes. So I felt a bit greasy by the time we landed in Sweden.

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The helpful attitude of the staff, and being a wheelchair passenger everyone was helpful and understanding. The trip was made comfortable by the upgraded seat which was given without my request, that was a great surprise. Thank you Delta.

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

Jetblue needs to improve on Onboarding as it seems to always be behind on departing. It never leaves on time. I would recommend to have an earlier Onboarding in order to leave on time and respect your customers time as well.

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

The staff at JFK were rude and unhelpful. I was harassed for the same bag that I used on my flight to jfk with no issues claiming it was the inappropriate size. The women then allowed my travel companion to board with the same size bag because they thought she was more “humble”. Also on the flight when informing the flight attendant that nationals no longer have to fill out the Bahamas immigration form my statement was met with eye rolling and attitude.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa customer service have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and our family stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

I wasn’t able to make my flight due to Kayak’s inability to simply update my name on my trip from Nick to Nicholas. I would like a refund.

The flight left an hour late and no explanation. Food was basically a few snacks out of bags and tiny cup of soda. Crew was pretty friendly.

United delayed the flight to assist customers to make the connection. The Ohara customs area was overwhelm which created an issue for customers trying to make the Little Rock connection. The delayed allow several customers to make the final flight into Little Rock.

Missed our flight to London and we were put on coach seats to Munich.

Terrible. Missed our flight to Newark as well as our flight to London. Complete disaster

They canceled our flight last minute and we had to get another flight with twice the cost

Dinner was excellent - beef stew, the eggs for breakfast were only ok. It was soooo nice that there were so many options for movies and games.

Captain waited 45 minutes for late passengers boarding from Washington DC to Munich which was nice for them but caused our luggage to miss boarding our connection on to Bucharest. We then did not receive our luggage for about 48 hours after landing which was very inconvenient for our travel.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Buffalo to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/18Tue
3 stops
52h 54mBUF-IST
$865
6/18Tue
2 stopsKLM
17h 55mBUF-IST
$882
6/18Tue
1 stop
22h 15mBUF-IST
$1,484

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Last minute flights from Buffalo to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Buffalo to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/18Tue
multi-stop
18h 50mBUF-IST
6/25Tue
multi-stop
24h 03mIST-BUF
$1,355
6/18Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
22h 15mBUF-IST
6/25Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
23h 08mIST-BUF
$1,691
6/18Tue
multi-stop
52h 04mBUF-IST
6/25Tue
multi-stop
16h 28mIST-BUF
$1,856
6/18Tue
multi-stop
15h 05mBUF-IST
6/25Tue
multi-stop
28h 02mIST-BUF
$3,186
6/18Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 00mBUF-IST
6/25Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
22h 37mIST-BUF
$3,497

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Buffalo - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Buffalo (BUF)United States

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Buffalo

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