How long is the flight from Christchurch to Istanbul?

A quick flight from Christchurch to Istanbul can take about 42h 40m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,668. The distance between Christchurch and Istanbul is about 17043 km. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Istanbul round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,512, China Southern will fly you from Christchurch to Istanbul and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,003 and $2,373, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Istanbul?

Consider Turkish Airlines, China Southern or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Christchurch to Istanbul.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?

For a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. Christchurch is the only Christchurch airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 4 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Christchurch on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Istanbul.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Istanbul

Round-trip from	$1,668
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,404

China Southern
17/11-21/11
2 total stops
83h 50m total
Christchurch to Istanbul

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($550 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($139 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 October 2025.

Mon 17/1122:30CHC - IST

1 stop42h 40mChina Southern

Fri 21/1114:10IST - CHC

1 stop41h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 11/10$1,668

Wed 26/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops66h 10mChina Southern

Wed 3/1214:10IST - CHC

1 stop41h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$1,755

Sun 2/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops42h 10mChina Southern

Thu 6/1115:20IST - CHC

2 stops40h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 13/10$2,025

Wed 26/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops66h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1214:10IST - CHC

2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$2,121

Sun 2/1105:15CHC - IST

2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:15IST - CHC

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,284

Best flights from Christchurch to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 October 2025.

Mon 17/1122:30CHC - IST

1 stop42h 40mChina Southern

Fri 21/1114:10IST - CHC

1 stop41h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 11/10$1,668

Sun 2/1105:15CHC - IST

2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:15IST - CHC

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,284

Wed 26/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops66h 10mChina Southern

Wed 3/1214:10IST - CHC

1 stop41h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$1,755

Sun 2/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops42h 10mChina Southern

Thu 6/1115:20IST - CHC

2 stops40h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 13/10$2,025

Wed 26/1106:10CHC - IST

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1201:50IST - CHC

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$2,294

Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Istanbul. Data last updated 14 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 2/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops42h 10mChina Southern

Thu 6/1115:20IST - CHC

2 stops40h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 13/10$2,025

Sun 2/1105:15CHC - IST

2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:15IST - CHC

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,284

Mon 17/1122:30CHC - IST

1 stop42h 40mChina Southern

Fri 21/1114:10IST - CHC

1 stop41h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 11/10$1,668

Wed 26/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops66h 10mChina Southern

Wed 3/1214:10IST - CHC

1 stop41h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$1,755

Wed 26/1122:30CHC - IST

2 stops66h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1214:10IST - CHC

2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$2,121

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ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Mon 17/11

22:30-07:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 21/11

14:10-17:20

1 stop41h 10m

$1,668

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 26/11

22:30-06:40

2 stops66h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

14:10-17:20

1 stop41h 10m

$1,755

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 2/11

22:30-06:40

2 stops42h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 6/11

15:20-17:20

2 stops40h 00m

$2,025

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 2/11

05:15-09:45

2 stops38h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 6/11

17:15-16:45

3 stops37h 30m

$2,284

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 26/11

06:10-10:45

2 stops38h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 2/12

01:50-14:30

2 stops26h 40m

$2,294

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul?

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul (average of $1,513). Flying from Christchurch to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to IST?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Christchurch to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andChina Southern from Christchurch to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,380 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

China Southern

7.4

Good

116 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,007 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?
For a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9.5 km from the centre of the city. Christchurch is the only Christchurch airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 4 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Christchurch on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Istanbul?
A quick flight from Christchurch to Istanbul can take about 42h 40m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,668. The distance between Christchurch and Istanbul is about 17043 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Istanbul round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,512, China Southern will fly you from Christchurch to Istanbul and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,003 and $2,373, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul (average of $1,513). Flying from Christchurch to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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China Southern	Cheapest$1,512	Average$1,931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$2,003	Average$2,252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,373	Average$2,793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,669	Average$2,975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Istanbul that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andChina Southern from Christchurch to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul?

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