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$142+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — AKL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines
On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of $2,212).
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 7/301:50IST - AKL
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/313:45AKL - IST
1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,850
Sun 8/301:50IST - AKL
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/310:10AKL - IST
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,892
Sat 13/1217:10IST - AKL
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/410:00AKL - IST
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,905
Sun 23/1101:50IST - AKL
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1216:20AKL - IST
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,131
Fri 12/1200:35SAW - AKL
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/407:00AKL - SAW
3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,568
Wed 15/1000:20SAW - AKL
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1023:45AKL - SAW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,635
Mon 27/1021:35SAW - AKL
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1114:55AKL - SAW
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,638
Thu 16/1001:25SAW - AKL
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1014:15AKL - SAW
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$2,739
Mon 24/1117:20SAW - AKL
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1210:00AKL - SAW
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,958
Sun 28/921:20SAW - AKL
2 stops59h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1014:15AKL - SAW
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,968

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

 
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 17 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sat 7/3

01:50-09:35

1 stop21h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

13:45-16:35

1 stop36h 50m

$1,850

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sat 13/12

15:05-00:30

2 stops47h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

07:00-11:00

2 stops37h 00m

$2,302

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 15/10

00:20-19:05

3 stops32h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

23:45-23:40

2 stops33h 55m

$2,635

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sun 8/3

13:15-00:25

2 stops25h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

16:10-08:45

2 stops26h 35m

$3,062

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 16/10

01:25-16:35

3 stops29h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

14:15-08:20

1 stop28h 05m

$3,175

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Tue 30/9

16:45-00:35

2 stops45h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

11:00-05:15

1 stop28h 15m

$3,254

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sun 7/12

07:25-00:35

2 stops31h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/1

07:15-12:55

2 stops39h 40m

$3,385

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/3

14:20-14:05

2 stops37h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

20:35-13:20

2 stops26h 45m

$3,396

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sat 7/3

01:55-14:40

2 stops26h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

16:05-14:25

2 stops32h 20m

$3,450

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 6/10

22:25-03:45

2 stops43h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

14:15-06:10

1 stop25h 55m

$3,482

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of $1,034). Flying from Istanbul in April will prove the most costly (average of $3,555). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul?

For round-trip flights from Istanbul you’ll fly on: Turkish Airlines, China Southern. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $27
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From $113
China Southern
China Southern
From $618

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 China Southern and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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Related info for your journey

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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 December; with April 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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