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$95+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — AKL
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
1 adult

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 2 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines
On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of $2,239).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 September 2025.

Mon 17/1115:30IST - AKL
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/1215:15AKL - IST
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,829
Sat 13/1217:10IST - AKL
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/410:00AKL - IST
1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,916
Mon 17/1117:15IST - AKL
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:20AKL - IST
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,967
Mon 17/1117:15IST - AKL
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1207:15AKL - IST
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,973
Mon 17/1117:15IST - AKL
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1219:20AKL - IST
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,975
Thu 16/1014:00IST - AKL
2 stops42h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 23/1022:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/8$1,992
Sun 14/1201:40IST - AKL
1 stop43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/113:45AKL - IST
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,009
Mon 17/1117:15IST - AKL
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1216:20AKL - IST
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$2,073
Wed 15/1000:20SAW - AKL
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1006:15AKL - SAW
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,632
Mon 15/913:50SAW - AKL
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1014:15AKL - SAW
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,903
Mon 22/900:20SAW - AKL
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1015:25AKL - SAW
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,951

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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 2 September 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

Mon 17/11

15:30-12:15

1 stop34h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

15:15-06:05

1 stop24h 50m

$1,829

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sat 13/12

17:10-09:40

1 stop30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

10:00-15:15

1 stop38h 15m

$1,916

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Mon 17/11

17:15-09:35

1 stop30h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/12

17:20-11:25

2 stops28h 05m

$1,967

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Mon 17/11

17:15-09:35

1 stop30h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/12

07:15-12:10

2 stops38h 55m

$1,973

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Mon 17/11

17:15-09:35

1 stop30h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

19:20-12:10

2 stops26h 50m

$1,975

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Thu 16/10

14:00-18:00

2 stops42h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

22:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

$1,992

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sun 14/12

01:40-06:40

1 stop43h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

13:45-11:25

1 stop31h 40m

$2,009

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 15/10

00:20-19:05

3 stops32h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

06:15-14:25

3 stops42h 10m

$2,632

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 15/9

13:50-11:40

2 stops36h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/10

14:15-06:10

1 stop25h 55m

$2,903

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 22/9

00:20-20:35

3 stops35h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

15:25-14:45

3 stops33h 20m

$2,951

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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 $1,047). Flying from Istanbul in April will prove the most costly (average of $3,598). 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
Ajet
Ajet
From $103

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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Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

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
3,953 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

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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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

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