Cheap flights from New Zealand to Istanbul from $917

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
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 3 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,700

One-way from

$917

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,133
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 11/11-26/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Istanbul

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 3 September 2025.

Mon 17/1122:30CHC - IST
1 stop42h 40mChina Southern
Fri 21/1115:55IST - CHC
1 stop39h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 30/8$1,676
Tue 11/1122:10AKL - IST
2 stops42h 30mChina Southern
Wed 26/1115:55IST - AKL
1 stop38h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 1/9$1,700
Wed 15/1014:00AKL - IST
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1101:50IST - AKL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,707
Sat 1/1122:10AKL - IST
1 stop43h 00mChina Southern
Mon 10/1115:55IST - AKL
1 stop38h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$1,729
Wed 15/1022:25AKL - IST
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Mon 10/1115:55IST - AKL
1 stop38h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 2/9$1,738
Thu 16/1022:25AKL - IST
2 stops41h 35mChina Southern
Thu 23/1016:00IST - AKL
2 stops38h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$1,763
Wed 15/1022:25AKL - IST
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Thu 30/1015:50IST - AKL
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 2/9$1,775
Mon 10/1122:30CHC - IST
1 stop42h 40mChina Southern
Fri 14/1115:55IST - CHC
1 stop39h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$1,784
Thu 16/1014:00AKL - IST
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1101:50IST - AKL
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,901
Thu 16/1015:25CHC - IST
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1017:05IST - CHC
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$2,170
Thu 30/1006:10CHC - IST
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1117:20IST - CHC
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,208
Fri 26/1222:30CHC - IST
2 stops33h 20mChina Southern
Fri 2/115:55IST - CHC
1 stop39h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 2/9$2,543

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Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

22:10-06:40

2 stops42h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 26/11

15:55-16:15

1 stop38h 20m

$1,700

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

14:00-11:00

1 stop31h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 9/11

01:50-14:55

2 stops27h 05m

$1,707

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

22:25-06:00

2 stops41h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 27/10

15:55-16:15

1 stop38h 20m

$1,707

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

01:40-11:25

1 stop43h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 17/11

01:50-09:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,709

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/11

22:10-07:10

1 stop43h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 10/11

15:55-16:15

1 stop38h 20m

$1,729

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

22:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 10/11

15:55-16:15

1 stop38h 20m

$1,738

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

22:25-06:00

2 stops41h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 23/10

16:00-16:35

2 stops38h 35m

$1,763

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

22:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 30/10

15:50-16:15

2 stops38h 25m

$1,775

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Mon 10/11

22:30-07:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 14/11

15:55-17:20

1 stop39h 25m

$1,784

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 16/10

15:25-11:00

2 stops29h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 23/10

17:05-23:15

2 stops44h 10m

$2,170

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 3 September 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.

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 3 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, China Southern, andQatar Airways 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Istanbul can take about 31h 55m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,446. Airlines will cover a distance of 17006 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,468Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,511Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,826Average$2,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,887Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,923Average$2,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$2,017Average$2,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,117Average$2,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,156Average$2,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,284Average$2,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,377Average$2,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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