$144+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IST — AKL
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines
On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of $2,207).

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Wed 29/416:50IST - AKL
1 stop44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/513:00AKL - IST
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,550
Thu 14/516:50IST - AKL
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 18/513:00AKL - IST
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,632
Sun 15/302:00IST - AKL
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/316:20AKL - IST
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,722
Mon 22/1214:10IST - AKL
1 stop40h 05mChina Southern
Mon 5/122:10AKL - IST
1 stop43h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 5/12$2,201
Sun 15/302:00IST - AKL
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/314:00AKL - IST
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,215
Mon 19/115:05IST - AKL
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:00AKL - IST
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,348
Wed 29/417:20SAW - AKL
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/522:05AKL - SAW
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,668
Mon 5/114:30SAW - AKL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/101:40AKL - SAW
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,765
Wed 13/503:05SAW - AKL
2 stops25h 40mEmirates
Mon 18/506:10AKL - SAW
2 stops52h 55mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$3,501
Thu 14/515:30SAW - AKL
1 stop43h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 18/522:05AKL - SAW
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$3,658

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Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 7 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

16:50-11:25

1 stop33h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

13:00-15:40

1 stop35h 40m

$1,632

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

02:00-12:30

1 stop24h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

14:00-06:05

1 stop26h 05m

$2,215

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Mon 5/1

16:20-06:30

3 stops28h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

01:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

$2,817

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Mon 5/1

14:10-06:30

1 stop30h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/1

10:00-07:10

1 stop31h 10m

$2,834

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

19:25-14:10

2 stops33h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

16:05-17:55

2 stops34h 50m

$3,511

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 13/12

13:40-21:10

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

22:05-14:20

1 stop25h 15m

$3,887

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 20/12

15:55-11:15

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

15:55-13:05

2 stops30h 10m

$4,262

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 13/12

12:55-12:15

2 stops37h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

13:00-17:05

2 stops37h 05m

$4,548

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 13/1

13:40-21:10

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/2

23:45-06:40

1 stop40h 55m

$4,783

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 13/1

13:40-21:10

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

01:40-12:10

2 stops44h 30m

$5,136

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of $1,075). Flying from Istanbul in March will prove the most costly (average of $6,572). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul is currently January; with March being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul?

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