What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Istanbul . Flying to Istanbul in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $225, however they can be found for as little as $224.

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 50 minutes).

Does Istanbul have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

$1,254+ Flights to Istanbul, Turkey

Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Return from	$1,678
One-way from	$1,254
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,345

China Eastern
6/6-20/6
2 total stops
84h 45m total
Auckland to Istanbul

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29/6
3 total stops
49h 40m total
Auckland to Istanbul

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.

Fri 6/621:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 20/614:00IST - AKL

1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/4$1,678

Wed 23/721:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Wed 27/816:00IST - AKL

1 stop38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 27/4$1,688

Sun 1/608:50AKL - IST

2 stops40h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/616:45IST - AKL

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/4$1,946

Thu 29/500:25AKL - IST

2 stops50h 35mOman Air

Sat 7/619:00IST - AKL

2 stops42h 50mOman Air

Deal found 27/4$1,961

Tue 3/608:50AKL - IST

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/616:45IST - AKL

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,978

Tue 3/613:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 17/613:35SAW - AKL

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,150

Mon 18/819:55AKL - IST

2 stops53h 15mAsiana Airlines

Tue 26/817:30IST - AKL

2 stops36h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 26/4$2,217

Sat 10/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 17/520:05IST - AKL

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/4$2,296

Tue 3/613:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/620:05SAW - AKL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,435

Fri 30/506:00AKL - SAW

3 stops42h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 7/616:20SAW - AKL

3 stops40h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/4$2,502

Sat 17/507:30AKL - IST

3 stops50h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 24/513:05IST - AKL

3 stops38h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,531

Wed 11/615:55AKL - SAW

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Wed 18/622:25SAW - AKL

2 stops31h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/4$2,961

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Fri 6/621:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 20/614:00IST - AKL

1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/4$1,678

Wed 23/721:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Wed 27/816:00IST - AKL

1 stop38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 27/4$1,688

Sun 1/608:50AKL - IST

2 stops40h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/616:45IST - AKL

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/4$1,946

Thu 29/500:25AKL - IST

2 stops50h 35mOman Air

Sat 7/619:00IST - AKL

2 stops42h 50mOman Air

Deal found 27/4$1,961

Tue 3/608:50AKL - IST

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/616:45IST - AKL

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,978

Tue 3/613:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 17/613:35SAW - AKL

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,150

Wed 7/519:55AKL - IST

2 stops53h 15mAsiana Airlines

Wed 14/517:30IST - AKL

2 stops36h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,266

Fri 30/506:00AKL - SAW

3 stops42h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 7/616:20SAW - AKL

3 stops40h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/4$2,502

Thu 5/600:25AKL - IST

1 stop37h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 19/601:40IST - AKL

1 stop24h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,737

Wed 11/615:55AKL - SAW

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Wed 18/622:25SAW - AKL

1 stop26h 25mEmirates

Deal found 27/4$2,961

Thu 19/613:00AKL - SAW

2 stops37h 10mKLM

Thu 26/614:40SAW - AKL

2 stops32h 55mKLM

Deal found 28/4$3,600

Sat 10/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 17/520:05IST - AKL

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/4$2,296

Last-minute flights to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals to Istanbul. Data last updated 28 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 6/500:25AKL - IST

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,071

Tue 6/500:25AKL - SAW

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/520:05SAW - AKL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,909

Wed 7/521:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Wed 14/514:00IST - AKL

1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/4$1,934

Wed 7/519:55AKL - IST

2 stops53h 15mAsiana Airlines

Wed 14/517:30IST - AKL

2 stops36h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,266

Wed 7/513:00AKL - SAW

2 stops35h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 14/516:15SAW - AKL

3 stops35h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/4$2,928

Thu 8/513:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 15/520:05SAW - AKL

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/4$2,190

Thu 8/513:00AKL - IST

2 stops39h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 15/508:15IST - AKL

3 stops43h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/4$2,802

Sat 10/515:30AKL - IST

2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 17/517:05IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/4$2,182

Sat 10/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 17/520:05IST - AKL

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/4$2,296

Sat 10/513:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/520:05SAW - AKL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4$2,527

Sat 17/519:30AKL - IST

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/517:05IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,053

Sat 17/507:30AKL - IST

3 stops50h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 24/513:05IST - AKL

3 stops38h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,531

One-way flights to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 April 2025.

Sun 29/620:40AKL - IST

3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$1,254

Sat 3/500:25AKL - IST

2 stops26h 35mOman Air

Deal found 28/4$1,305

Sun 29/621:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/4$1,520

Sun 4/507:00AKL - IST

2 stops37h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,523

Sun 4/509:00AKL - SAW

2 stops46h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/4$1,761

Sat 3/500:25AKL - SAW

2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4$1,823

Sun 4/520:35AKL - SAW

2 stops33h 40mEmirates

Deal found 28/4$1,952

Sun 4/514:10AKL - IST

1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,353

Sun 4/506:00AKL - SAW

3 stops40h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/4$3,104

Mon 1/921:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 27/4$3,578

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Auckland Intl

Fri 6/6

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 20/6

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,678

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

21:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

16:00-15:35

1 stop38h 35m

$1,688

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

08:50-16:35

2 stops40h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

16:45-08:25

1 stop30h 40m

$1,946

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

00:25-18:00

2 stops50h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 7/6

19:00-11:25

2 stops31h 25m

$1,989

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/6

19:30-05:05

2 stops42h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 19/6

01:50-18:00

2 stops31h 10m

$2,004

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 15/5

20:05-04:45

1 stop23h 40m

$2,190

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

19:55-16:10

2 stops53h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 26/8

17:30-15:05

2 stops36h 35m

$2,217

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/5

13:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 17/5

20:05-04:45

1 stop23h 40m

$2,296

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

06:00-15:20

3 stops42h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 7/6

16:20-12:20

3 stops35h 00m

$2,502

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

06:15-11:50

3 stops38h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/6

20:05-15:45

3 stops34h 40m

$2,512

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Istanbul takes 31 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul are China Southern, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways.

China Southern

From $838

Turkish Airlines

From $1,130

Qatar Airways

From $1,236

China Eastern

From $881

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul are China Southern, China Eastern and Air China.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

443 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

443 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

443 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

443 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

443 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.
How much is a return flight to Istanbul?
A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $225, however they can be found for as little as $224.
Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 50 minutes).
Does Istanbul have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Istanbul?
Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

Does Istanbul have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

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