$337+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — AKL
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Istanbul

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Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines
On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of $2,163).

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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 7 March 2026.

Sun 26/401:40
IST
-
AKL
2 stops31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/515:30
AKL
-
IST
2 stops33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,384
Mon 27/417:00
IST
-
AKL
1 stop44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/513:00
AKL
-
IST
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,492
Mon 20/401:40
IST
-
AKL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/410:10
AKL
-
IST
1 stop40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,516
Wed 22/401:40
IST
-
AKL
2 stops31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/613:00
AKL
-
IST
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,528
Sat 25/415:50
IST
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/615:30
AKL
-
IST
2 stops33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,536
Sat 30/517:00
IST
-
AKL
1 stop30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 13/608:55
AKL
-
IST
2 stops39h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,545
Sat 30/517:00
IST
-
AKL
1 stop30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 14/613:00
AKL
-
IST
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,552
Mon 27/414:05
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/512:40
AKL
-
SAW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,703
Mon 13/414:05
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/417:20
AKL
-
SAW
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,864
Mon 6/717:20
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/700:25
AKL
-
SAW
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,903
Mon 1/614:05
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/615:40
AKL
-
SAW
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$3,005
Thu 6/814:05
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/813:25
AKL
-
SAW
2 stops56h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,051

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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 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sun 26/4

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-11:20

1 stop31h 20m

$1,389

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

16:50-11:25

1 stop33h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

10:10-17:25

1 stop40h 15m

$1,552

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

01:30-09:50

1 stop23h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

15:30-15:40

2 stops33h 10m

$1,779

IstanbulAuckland

IST - AKL

ISTAKL

Istanbul

Sun 31/5

16:50-11:25

1 stop33h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

15:30-15:40

2 stops33h 10m

$1,977

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 27/4

13:35-05:30

2 stops30h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

06:15-07:25

3 stops34h 10m

$3,010

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 6/8

14:05-11:50

2 stops36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/8

13:25-13:05

2 stops56h 40m

$3,051

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 31/5

14:40-08:35

2 stops32h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

13:00-22:55

2 stops42h 55m

$3,347

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 27/4

13:35-19:35

1 stop21h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

22:05-12:10

1 stop23h 05m

$3,349

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/6

13:35-11:25

2 stops36h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/6

13:00-12:10

2 stops32h 10m

$3,366

IstanbulAuckland

SAW - AKL

SAWAKL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/6

13:35-11:25

2 stops36h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

00:25-12:10

2 stops44h 45m

$3,376

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Estimated return price
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of $1,458). Flying from Istanbul in January will prove the most costly (average of $2,774). 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.

Overall

7.3

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

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.

Overall

7.3

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

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 April; with January 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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