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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Istanbul from $993

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Istanbul

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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 17 March 2026.

Sat 3/1010:00
AKL
-
IST
1 stop31h 15m
China Southern
Thu 15/1015:30
IST
-
AKL
2 stops30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 16/3$1,654
Tue 9/621:20
AKL
-
IST
2 stops42h 15m
China Southern
Sat 1/814:20
IST
-
AKL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 17/3$1,658
Tue 16/621:20
AKL
-
IST
1 stop42h 55m
China Southern
Sat 4/714:20
IST
-
AKL
1 stop31h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 15/3$1,659
Sun 10/521:20
AKL
-
IST
2 stops42h 15m
China Southern
Wed 20/514:20
IST
-
AKL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 14/3$1,661
Tue 26/521:20
AKL
-
IST
2 stops42h 15m
China Southern
Mon 24/815:30
IST
-
AKL
2 stops39h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/3$1,663
Wed 13/506:10
CHC
-
IST
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/813:45
IST
-
CHC
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,319
Thu 30/413:05
HLZ
-
IST
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/513:50
IST
-
HLZ
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,352
Wed 3/606:10
CHC
-
IST
2 stops38h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/616:55
IST
-
CHC
2 stops36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,367
Sat 16/515:35
CHC
-
IST
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/515:50
IST
-
CHC
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,369
Fri 1/508:55
AKL
-
SAW
3 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/517:15
SAW
-
AKL
3 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,405
Sat 2/506:10
CHC
-
IST
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/611:40
IST
-
CHC
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,417
Tue 21/415:40
AKL
-
SAW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/417:15
SAW
-
AKL
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$2,455

Find 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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,659

One-way from

$993

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,994
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/6-4/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 74h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/7

21:20-06:35

2 stops42h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

15:30-06:30

2 stops30h 00m

$1,670

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

09:00-07:15

1 stop31h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 13/6

00:30-15:30

1 stop30h 00m

$1,678

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/6

13:00-15:40

1 stop35h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 24/11

18:30-09:35

1 stop29h 05m

$2,134

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/6

13:00-15:40

1 stop35h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 24/11

18:30-09:35

1 stop29h 05m

$2,134

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

15:30-11:40

2 stops29h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 31/8

01:40-11:25

1 stop24h 45m

$2,179

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

22:05-17:25

2 stops52h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 14/6

18:15-19:35

2 stops64h 20m

$2,282

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

07:00-11:20

2 stops37h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 13/6

01:40-22:50

1 stop36h 10m

$2,282

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

08:55-05:15

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 23/8

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$2,287

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

08:55-15:40

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 24/5

16:50-11:25

1 stop33h 35m

$2,350

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

06:10-11:40

2 stops38h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 7/6

16:55-14:35

2 stops36h 40m

$2,369

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,328). Flying from New Zealand to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,812). 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.

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 17 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern from New Zealand to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,736 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,258 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Istanbul?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Istanbul can take about 35h. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,516. Airlines will cover a distance of 17043 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $792. Users have also found prices from $839 and $961 on Turkish Airlines and China Southern, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,328). Flying from New Zealand to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,812). 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 17 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,144Average$2,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,528Average$1,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,586Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,718Average$2,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,837Average$2,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,933Average$2,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,965Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,119Average$2,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,305Average$2,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,534Average$2,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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