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Flights to Istanbul in 2024

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,744

Return from

$1,739

One-way from

$939
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Istanbul

Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Istanbul is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Istanbul (average of $1,247). Flying to Istanbul in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,698). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,263

February

$2,089

March

$2,048

April

$2,255

May

$2,350

June

$2,757

July

$2,788

August

$2,647

September

$2,780

October

$2,463

November

$2,463

December

$2,700

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

IST

Temperature

5 - 23 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 23 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern, Oman Air and Singapore Airlines to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

  • How long is the flight to Istanbul?

    There are at least five New Zealand airports offering flights to Istanbul. Journey times vary depending on whether they are destined for Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). For example, departures from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Istanbul Airport only last about 26h 35min, but those to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen generally have minimum durations of 33h 45min. Flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wellington Airport (WLG) also follow this pattern. From the former, travel times to Istanbul Airport are approximately 30h, and to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, it’s close to 34h. From Wellington, you should expect journeys lasting around 32h 30min and 33h 45min to the respective airports in the Turkish city.

  • Are there direct flights to Istanbul?

    Unfortunately, direct flights from New Zealand to Istanbul are not currently available. You can get one-stop flights from Auckland and Christchurch, with connections via Singapore, to Istanbul Airport, lasting about 29h 35min and 29h 55min respectively. One-stop flights connecting through Dubai to the same airport are also possible from Auckland, with travel times of around 27h. The better Istanbul flight deals with two connections depart from Christchurch, via Auckland and Singapore, to Istanbul Airport, and these last approximately 29h 45min. Comparable times are available from Auckland (roughly 30h 35min via Kuala Lumpur and Dubai), with departures from Wellington and Dunedin Airport (DUD) connecting at Christchurch and Singapore lasting about 32h 30min. There’s flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen from Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, all with the same flight time of roughly 33h 45min via Kuala Lumpur and Dubai.

  • How do you get from Istanbul Airport to the city centre?

    From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, your travel options are airport taxi, car hire, hotel or airport shuttle as well as Uber rideshare, which should take about 35min to reach Sirkeci Railway Station downtown. Public transport is available via IETT and Havaist buses from the airport complex with connections to the Istanbul metro, but these journeys usually last a minimum of 2h 30min and are not convenient with heavy luggage. Similar travel options pertain to travel from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to the city centre. Taxis, car hire, airport and hotel shuttles in addition to Uber offer transport times of around 35min to Central Istanbul. Combinations of IETT bus and Istanbul metro take approximately 2h 40min, but if you consider ferry rides as part of your journey, travel time is reduced to about 2h.

  • What are some things to do in Istanbul?

    Istanbul (or Constantinople, as it has been known since antiquity) is unquestionably one of the world’s most remarkable cities. Straddling both sides of Bosporus Strait, Istanbul has always been the dividing line between the continents of Europe and Asia. This unique geography lies at the heart of its famous historical and religious narratives. Modern-day Istanbul is an interesting city to explore, especially at night when the illuminated minarets of Hagia Sophia compel you to pause in admiration. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a central attraction in a city full of wonders, and millions flock here each year just for a glimpse. No one should visit Istanbul without trying Turkish coffee or mint tea. Try one of the many cafes, and the Mediterranean cuisine is just as famous and popular. Meatballs, shish kebabs and rice are among the most common foods, and baklava commonly regarded as the definition of Turkish delight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Istanbul?

    New Zealanders with current passports do not require a visa to visit Istanbul, Turkey and can stay up to three months.

  • What does IST mean?

    Great question - IST just means Istanbul Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights! This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ).

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