When to book flights to Istanbul for late September — buy now or wait for prices to drop?
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TL;DR
Istanbul flight prices for late September have already risen from around $45 to $60+, and a big drop is unlikely due to high demand. Watch for sales from budget carriers like S7 (expected around September 8) and Pobeda, which occasionally cuts prices — unlike Turkish Airlines or Aeroflot which rarely discount.
What the community said
One traveler noticed that flight prices for late September jumped from around $45 to $60+ in just two weeks, and was unsure whether to book immediately or wait for a price drop.
today price rose from $45 to $60+
Another traveler pointed out that Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot rarely lower prices, but budget carrier Pobeda sometimes offers discounts — worth monitoring their fares.
today Pobeda airline — occasional discounts
Someone noted that demand is currently very high and prices are unreasonable; if flying from major hub cities, $60 per ticket is already considered expensive.
today $60 considered expensive from major cities
After clarifying that $60 was the total price for two people, another commenter agreed it's a fair price, and finding something significantly cheaper for late September is unlikely, especially with convenient flight times and checked baggage included.
today $60 for two — fair price
One subscriber mentioned that airline S7 is planning a sale on September 8 and suggested waiting for it, recalling how they themselves missed a good deal last time.
today S7 airline sale — September 8