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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Istanbul from $983

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,688

One-way from

$995

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,892
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 84h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Tue 27/521:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 3/614:00IST - AKL
1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,688
Mon 20/1022:25AKL - IST
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Tue 11/1115:50IST - AKL
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 30/4$1,700
Thu 22/500:25AKL - IST
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/619:00IST - AKL
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,952
Fri 1/808:50AKL - IST
2 stops40h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 22/816:45IST - AKL
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,976
Mon 20/1007:00AKL - IST
2 stops43h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sat 8/1117:20IST - AKL
2 stops45h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,103
Tue 13/513:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 8/620:05SAW - AKL
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,153
Sat 7/615:30CHC - IST
2 stops33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 19/601:40IST - CHC
2 stops37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,160
Tue 13/513:15AKL - IST
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 8/613:45IST - AKL
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,162
Mon 20/1014:00AKL - IST
2 stops44h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1114:45IST - AKL
3 stops41h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,165
Mon 12/500:25AKL - IST
2 stops50h 35mOman Air
Sun 8/619:00IST - AKL
2 stops42h 50mOman Air
Deal found 30/4$2,258
Fri 1/807:00AKL - IST
2 stops39h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 22/814:10IST - AKL
2 stops42h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$2,293
Tue 13/513:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/620:05SAW - AKL
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,455

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

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New Zealand

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/5

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 3/6

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,688

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

22:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

15:50-16:15

2 stops38h 25m

$1,700

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

00:25-18:00

2 stops26h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

19:00-22:50

2 stops42h 50m

$1,952

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

08:50-16:35

2 stops40h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 22/8

16:45-08:25

1 stop30h 40m

$1,976

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

07:00-16:10

2 stops43h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 8/11

17:20-00:30

2 stops45h 10m

$2,103

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/6

20:05-02:45

1 stop21h 40m

$2,153

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 7/6

15:30-16:20

2 stops33h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 19/6

01:40-23:50

2 stops37h 10m

$2,160

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

13:15-11:55

1 stop31h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

13:45-02:45

1 stop28h 00m

$2,162

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-00:30

2 stops44h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/11

14:45-17:50

3 stops41h 05m

$2,165

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

00:25-18:00

2 stops50h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

19:00-22:50

2 stops42h 50m

$2,258

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Istanbul

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,094). Flying from New Zealand to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,406). 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 NZ to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Istanbul as you normally would.

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 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.

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 1 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from New Zealand to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,216 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $995. Users have also found prices from $1,071 and $1,133 on China Eastern and Oman Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Istanbul?

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Istanbul, Auckland Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or Christchurch - Istanbul when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Istanbul?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,094). Flying from New Zealand to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,406). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,417Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,487Average$1,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,556Average$1,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,807Average$2,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,907Average$2,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,996Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,084Average$2,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,260Average$2,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,285Average$2,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,353Average$2,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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