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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Mon 1/609:00
AKL
-
IST
2 stops30h 30m
China Southern
Sat 13/600:30
IST
-
AKL
1 stop30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 18/2$1,576
Sat 17/1022:25
AKL
-
IST
1 stop41h 50m
China Southern
Sat 24/1016:00
IST
-
AKL
1 stop38h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$1,586
Wed 6/521:25
AKL
-
IST
1 stop33h 45m
China Southern
Mon 11/500:30
IST
-
AKL
1 stop30h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 17/2$1,593
Fri 10/421:25
AKL
-
IST
1 stop33h 45m
China Southern
Sat 2/516:00
IST
-
AKL
1 stop38h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$1,616
Thu 4/621:00
AKL
-
IST
2 stops43h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 15/611:00
IST
-
AKL
2 stops43h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/2$1,663
Fri 1/521:25
AKL
-
IST
1 stop33h 45m
China Southern
Fri 8/516:00
IST
-
AKL
1 stop38h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$1,666
Sat 30/509:00
AKL
-
IST
1 stop30h 15m
China Southern
Sun 7/616:00
IST
-
AKL
1 stop38h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 18/2$1,675
Sat 16/506:15
AKL
-
SAW
3 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/613:35
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,982
Wed 6/506:15
AKL
-
SAW
3 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/513:35
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,030
Fri 1/508:55
AKL
-
SAW
3 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/513:35
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,290
Sat 30/506:15
AKL
-
SAW
3 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/613:35
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$2,319
Tue 24/223:45
AKL
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SAW
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/314:30
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2$2,344

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Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 February 2026.

Return from

$1,576

One-way from

$867

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,182
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/6-13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 15m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/4

21:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/5

16:00-15:35

1 stop38h 35m

$1,616

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

07:00-11:20

2 stops37h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 22/4

01:55-14:05

2 stops27h 10m

$1,740

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/7

21:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 15/8

16:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,842

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

21:00-07:00

2 stops43h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 15/6

11:00-15:45

2 stops43h 45m

$1,848

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

10:10-16:40

1 stop39h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 7/6

17:45-08:25

1 stop29h 40m

$1,893

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

07:00-11:20

2 stops37h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

01:55-14:05

2 stops27h 10m

$1,907

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

06:45-07:10

2 stops34h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 31/3

16:00-16:35

2 stops38h 35m

$1,968

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

22:05-12:10

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 14/6

13:35-19:35

1 stop21h 00m

$2,556

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

12:45-12:10

2 stops33h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 24/3

13:40-21:10

1 stop21h 30m

$2,559

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

06:15-15:55

3 stops42h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 7/6

13:35-05:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,601

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

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 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.

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
China Southern
From $1,477
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,685
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $2,037
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,500

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

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 19 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andChina Southern 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
3,522 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,223 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Eastern
7.2
Good
193 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 $232, however they can be found for as little as $199.

  • 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 (22 hours 55 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. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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