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 $398, however they can be found for as little as $372.

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 15 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 December 2025.

Sat 20/1222:10AKL - IST

1 stop43h 00mChina Southern

Sat 27/1215:20IST - AKL

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$1,944

Thu 18/1210:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 10mChina Southern

Mon 22/1214:10IST - AKL

1 stop40h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 2/12$1,955

Tue 23/1210:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 10mChina Southern

Tue 30/1215:20IST - AKL

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 1/12$1,960

Wed 24/1222:10AKL - IST

1 stop43h 00mChina Southern

Wed 31/1214:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$1,978

Wed 31/1210:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Mon 5/114:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$1,997

Fri 19/1210:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Fri 26/1214:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$2,058

Tue 16/1210:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 10mChina Southern

Tue 23/1215:20IST - AKL

2 stops62h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$2,107

Mon 15/1210:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Mon 29/1214:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$2,108

Thu 18/1210:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 10mChina Southern

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1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 1/12$2,114

Wed 24/1210:00AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1215:55SAW - AKL

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$3,109

Wed 3/1223:45AKL - SAW

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/116:05SAW - AKL

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$3,217

Thu 25/1223:45AKL - SAW

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1214:30SAW - AKL

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/11$3,263

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Mon 16/213:45AKL - IST

1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/301:40IST - AKL

1 stop43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,836

Mon 9/301:40AKL - IST

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Wed 25/301:50IST - AKL

1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/12$1,882

Sun 29/322:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Thu 7/516:00IST - AKL

1 stop38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 2/12$1,946

Mon 9/301:40AKL - SAW

2 stops44h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 26/313:40SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/12$2,910

Sun 1/315:05AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 15mEmirates

Sun 8/315:55SAW - AKL

2 stops36h 45mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$2,989

Sat 17/110:25AKL - IST

2 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/215:30IST - AKL

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,981

Mon 15/1210:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Mon 29/1214:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$2,108

Tue 10/301:40AKL - IST

1 stop43h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/308:05IST - AKL

1 stop34h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,161

Mon 26/101:40AKL - IST

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/202:25IST - AKL

1 stop43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$2,002

Mon 29/1210:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Mon 12/114:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 1/12$2,148

Sat 28/201:40AKL - IST

1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/318:30IST - AKL

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,058

Tue 27/121:05AKL - SAW

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Tue 3/214:20SAW - AKL

2 stops43h 10mEmirates

Deal found 1/12$2,989

Sun 29/323:15AKL - SAW

1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 7/515:30SAW - AKL

1 stop43h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12$3,106

Sun 1/316:20AKL - SAW

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/317:20SAW - AKL

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,523

Wed 11/316:10AKL - SAW

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/313:40SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,663

Tue 20/110:00AKL - SAW

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/117:20SAW - AKL

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$2,776

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Wed 10/1222:10AKL - IST

1 stop43h 00mChina Southern

Fri 26/1214:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 30/11$3,135

Wed 10/1207:00AKL - IST

2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1217:20IST - AKL

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$4,152

Fri 12/1208:55AKL - IST

2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/101:40IST - AKL

1 stop43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/11$2,332

Fri 12/1210:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Sat 10/115:20IST - AKL

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 29/11$2,537

Fri 12/1208:55AKL - IST

2 stops37h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sat 10/108:05IST - AKL

1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/11$3,312

Wed 24/1210:00AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1215:55SAW - AKL

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$3,109

Sat 17/113:45AKL - SAW

1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/221:25SAW - AKL

2 stops59h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,441

Tue 20/110:00AKL - SAW

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/117:20SAW - AKL

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$2,776

Tue 27/121:05AKL - SAW

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Tue 3/214:20SAW - AKL

2 stops43h 10mEmirates

Deal found 1/12$2,989

Tue 27/113:45AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/213:40SAW - AKL

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$3,101

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 2 December 2025.

Wed 29/406:10AKL - IST

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$809

Sun 19/413:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/12$851

Fri 15/510:10AKL - IST

1 stop38h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/12$870

Wed 29/413:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$874

Tue 27/113:45AKL - IST

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$896

Sat 18/420:05AKL - SAW

3 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$973

Sun 19/407:00AKL - SAW

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$996

Mon 6/421:00AKL - SAW

2 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,184

Fri 27/213:40AKL - SAW

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,421

Mon 15/1220:45AKL - SAW

3 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,569

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One-way from	$809
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,359

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Auckland to Istanbul

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Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

13:45-16:35

1 stop36h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 13/3

01:40-06:40

1 stop43h 00m

$1,836

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

01:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 25/3

01:50-09:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,882

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/3

22:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 7/5

16:00-15:35

1 stop38h 35m

$1,946

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

10:25-06:10

2 stops53h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

15:30-00:30

2 stops47h 00m

$1,981

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/1

01:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

02:25-07:55

1 stop43h 30m

$2,002

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/2

01:40-10:45

1 stop43h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 8/3

18:30-09:35

1 stop29h 05m

$2,058

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

10:00-06:40

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 29/12

14:10-06:30

1 stop30h 20m

$2,108

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/12

10:00-06:40

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 12/1

14:10-06:30

1 stop30h 20m

$2,148

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

01:40-10:45

1 stop43h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 20/3

08:05-05:00

1 stop34h 55m

$2,161

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

16:20-16:05

2 stops33h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/3

17:20-13:35

3 stops34h 15m

$2,523

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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 70 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 27 hours 57 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern, andQatar Airways to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,432 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

China Southern

7.5

Good

120 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,680 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,071 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

178 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,432 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 $398, however they can be found for as little as $372.
Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 15 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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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

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Temperature in Istanbul by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern, andQatar Airways to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines 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?

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