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 $391, however they can be found for as little as $365.

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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Best flights to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 December 2025.

Thu 18/608:55AKL - IST

2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 19/601:40IST - AKL

2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,778

Tue 10/323:45AKL - SAW

1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/313:40SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$2,810

Sun 3/522:05AKL - SAW

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 2/615:30SAW - AKL

1 stop43h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/12$2,865

Sun 1/220:35AKL - SAW

2 stops26h 45mEmirates

Tue 10/215:55SAW - AKL

2 stops46h 10mEmirates

Deal found 27/12$2,891

Wed 17/608:55AKL - IST

2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/601:40IST - AKL

2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,779

Tue 16/613:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/601:40IST - AKL

1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,779

Tue 5/508:55AKL - IST

2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 31/501:40IST - AKL

2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,779

Mon 15/613:00AKL - IST

1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/601:40IST - AKL

1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,779

Fri 1/508:55AKL - IST

2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 31/501:40IST - AKL

2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,779

Wed 14/110:00AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/115:55SAW - AKL

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$2,843

Mon 4/522:05AKL - SAW

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 31/515:30SAW - AKL

1 stop43h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/12$2,865

Thu 18/613:00AKL - IST

1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/601:40IST - AKL

1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,779

Tue 16/620:30AKL - SAW

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Mon 22/602:50SAW - AKL

2 stops36h 05mEmirates

Deal found 27/12$2,896

Tue 9/608:55AKL - IST

2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/601:40IST - AKL

2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/12$1,779

Tue 16/620:30AKL - SAW

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Sun 21/602:50SAW - AKL

2 stops36h 05mEmirates

Deal found 27/12$2,896

Tue 16/613:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 19/601:40IST - AKL

2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,779

Mon 15/613:40AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 25mEmirates

Thu 25/614:05SAW - AKL

2 stops25h 25mEmirates

Deal found 27/12$2,896

Sun 14/620:30AKL - SAW

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Wed 24/614:05SAW - AKL

1 stop34h 50mEmirates

Deal found 27/12$2,896

Mon 15/620:30AKL - SAW

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Sat 20/614:05SAW - AKL

1 stop34h 50mEmirates

Deal found 27/12$2,896

Sun 1/221:05AKL - SAW

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Sun 8/215:55SAW - AKL

2 stops46h 50mEmirates

Deal found 28/12$2,896

Last-minute flights to Istanbul
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Sun 11/122:10AKL - IST

2 stops42h 30mChina Southern

Sat 17/115:20IST - AKL

2 stops53h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 27/12$1,926

Wed 14/110:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Wed 21/114:10IST - AKL

1 stop40h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 27/12$1,829

Wed 14/110:00AKL - IST

2 stops30h 40mChina Southern

Sat 17/115:20IST - AKL

2 stops29h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 27/12$1,849

Wed 14/110:00AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/114:30SAW - AKL

3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$2,824

Thu 15/110:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 10mChina Southern

Wed 21/114:10IST - AKL

1 stop40h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 27/12$1,824

Thu 15/110:00AKL - IST

2 stops54h 40mChina Southern

Thu 22/115:20IST - AKL

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 28/12$1,938

Fri 16/110:00AKL - SAW

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 23/114:30SAW - AKL

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,771

Sat 17/110:00AKL - SAW

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 23/117:20SAW - AKL

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$2,810

Thu 22/122:10AKL - IST

2 stops42h 30mChina Southern

Fri 20/214:10IST - AKL

1 stop40h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 27/12$1,788

Thu 22/116:20AKL - IST

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/201:50IST - AKL

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,846

Thu 22/108:05AKL - SAW

3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/100:35SAW - AKL

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$2,630

Sat 24/101:40AKL - SAW

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/217:20SAW - AKL

2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$2,774

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 29 December 2025.

Wed 18/311:10AKL - IST

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$815

Tue 20/110:25AKL - IST

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$817

Wed 18/314:00AKL - IST

1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$846

Thu 22/106:00AKL - IST

2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/12$858

Wed 21/111:20AKL - IST

1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$860

Tue 17/307:15AKL - IST

2 stops32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$897

Tue 27/107:15AKL - IST

2 stops32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12$901

Wed 15/417:20AKL - SAW

3 stops55h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$952

Tue 20/110:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 28/12$968

Sun 18/122:45AKL - IST

2 stops42h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/12$988

Wed 21/107:00AKL - IST

2 stops37h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/12$995

Thu 19/322:10AKL - IST

1 stop43h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 27/12$1,021

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Return from	$1,779
One-way from	$815
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,379

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74h 00m total
Auckland to Istanbul

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28h 30m total
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AKL - IST

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Auckland Intl

Thu 18/6

08:55-15:40

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 19/6

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$1,778

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/6

08:55-15:40

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

13:00-11:20

1 stop31h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

01:40-11:25

1 stop24h 45m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

08:55-15:40

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 31/5

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

13:00-05:15

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

01:40-11:25

1 stop24h 45m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

08:55-15:40

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 31/5

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/6

13:00-05:15

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

01:40-11:25

1 stop24h 45m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

08:55-15:40

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

13:00-11:20

1 stop31h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 19/6

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$1,779

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

23:45-06:40

1 stop40h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 26/3

13:40-21:10

1 stop21h 30m

$2,810

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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 25 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.

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

3,447 reviews

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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

3,447 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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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

7.5

Good

123 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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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

3,698 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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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

4,129 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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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

184 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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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 $391, however they can be found for as little as $365.
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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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?

How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

Does Istanbul have rental cars?

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