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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, 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 January 2025.

Return from

$1,749

One-way from

$987

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,486
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 10/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 83h 30m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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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 January 2025.

Mon 10/322:10AKL - IST
1 stop43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/315:30IST - AKL
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,749
Mon 3/322:10AKL - IST
1 stop43h 00mChina Southern
Fri 7/315:55IST - AKL
1 stop38h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/1$1,769
Wed 4/621:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 1/714:00IST - AKL
1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/1$1,914
Mon 24/211:10AKL - IST
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/315:50IST - AKL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,950
Mon 19/507:45AKL - IST
3 stops44h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 9/617:35IST - AKL
3 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1$2,077
Sat 1/1114:40AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 13/1113:40SAW - AKL
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,161
Mon 17/206:00AKL - SAW
3 stops42h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 2/315:50SAW - AKL
3 stops40h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,177
Thu 20/314:40AKL - IST
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 29/413:45IST - AKL
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,190
Thu 22/508:50AKL - SAW
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/608:10SAW - AKL
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,374
Mon 21/409:00AKL - IST
2 stops64h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 28/517:40IST - AKL
2 stops38h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,381
Sun 2/309:00AKL - IST
2 stops31h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/307:35IST - AKL
2 stops31h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,692
Mon 3/216:35AKL - IST
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Sun 9/201:50IST - AKL
2 stops27h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/1$2,760

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 January 2025.

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AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

22:10-07:10

1 stop43h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 14/3

15:30-18:00

1 stop40h 30m

$1,749

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

22:10-07:10

1 stop43h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 7/3

15:55-16:15

1 stop38h 20m

$1,769

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/4

21:00-08:30

1 stop44h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 29/5

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,928

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

11:10-11:45

1 stop34h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 31/3

15:50-09:25

1 stop31h 35m

$1,950

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/2

06:00-14:50

3 stops42h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/3

15:50-17:50

3 stops40h 00m

$2,177

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

13:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/6

20:05-04:45

1 stop23h 40m

$2,184

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

14:40-12:20

1 stop31h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 29/4

13:45-02:45

1 stop28h 00m

$2,190

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

08:50-11:50

3 stops36h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/6

08:10-05:30

3 stops36h 20m

$2,374

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/3

13:15-00:30

3 stops45h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 30/4

17:35-12:25

3 stops33h 50m

$2,447

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

07:00-15:40

2 stops42h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 30/4

17:40-16:50

2 stops38h 10m

$2,458

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 57 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 30 hours 30 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?

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

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 cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Emirates and China Eastern to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10