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2 airlines operate flights between Singapore and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Singapore Airlines

Flights from Singapore to Istanbul usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Singapore to Istanbul:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average S$ 666 return via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared with S$ 854 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 127–S$ 127 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Singapore to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Singapore to Istanbul route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 712 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at S$ 840, a difference of S$ 128. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Istanbul route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 5 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Istanbul flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Sultanahmet Meydani, Tüpraş Stadyumu, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Singapore to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 01:50 and lands at 13:21
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 10:46.

The flight takes about 11h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of S$ 778. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Singapore to Istanbul takes 11h 31m, covering 13,921 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Singapore to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about S$ 393, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 37m, compared to 15h 42m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 15h 58m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Singapore (Turkey Time vs Singapore Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around S$ 13:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around S$ 16:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from Singapore to Istanbul range from S$ 689 to S$ 927, with an average of S$ 778 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 689 counts as a good deal.