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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Istanbul from $1,000

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 November 2025.

Tue 11/1113:45AKL - IST
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1117:05IST - AKL
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,874
Mon 17/1122:30CHC - IST
1 stop42h 40mChina Southern
Fri 21/1114:10IST - CHC
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$1,886
Thu 4/1210:00AKL - IST
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Wed 17/1214:10IST - AKL
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$2,035
Mon 10/1122:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1113:35IST - AKL
1 stop41h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$2,072
Mon 1/1207:15AKL - IST
2 stops38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/1217:10IST - AKL
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$2,081
Mon 10/1107:15AKL - IST
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1115:05IST - AKL
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,100
Tue 2/1210:00AKL - IST
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Mon 8/1214:10IST - AKL
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$2,150
Mon 10/1123:45AKL - SAW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1117:20SAW - AKL
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,491
Fri 21/1123:45AKL - SAW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1117:20SAW - AKL
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$2,765
Sat 20/1222:30CHC - IST
1 stop42h 40mChina Southern
Sat 27/1215:20IST - CHC
2 stops40h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/11$2,815
Mon 10/1121:05AKL - SAW
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Mon 17/1115:55SAW - AKL
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$2,868
Mon 17/1121:05AKL - SAW
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Sun 23/1115:55SAW - AKL
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$2,997

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,748

One-way from

$1,000

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,021
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/4-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.
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Departure

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Price

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

$1,886

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

08:50-11:45

2 stops35h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

16:50-11:25

1 stop33h 35m

$2,015

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

00:25-11:40

1 stop44h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 15/5

15:50-08:25

1 stop31h 35m

$2,116

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

13:45-16:35

1 stop36h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

02:00-23:55

1 stop35h 55m

$2,189

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-11:40

1 stop31h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 8/5

01:35-09:50

1 stop23h 15m

$2,244

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

01:40-10:45

1 stop43h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 22/1

08:05-06:05

1 stop36h 00m

$2,244

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

19:55-16:10

2 stops53h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

17:30-23:30

2 stops45h 00m

$2,304

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

20:00-08:45

2 stops46h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 20/3

13:15-00:25

2 stops25h 10m

$2,472

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

23:45-23:40

2 stops33h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 17/11

17:20-14:05

3 stops34h 45m

$2,491

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

10:00-05:15

1 stop28h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

14:25-06:00

1 stop30h 35m

$2,578

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,497). Flying from New Zealand to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,870). 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 7 November 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7 November 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,033 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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

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 55m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,015. Airlines will cover a distance of 17056 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,497). Flying from New Zealand to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,870). 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,519Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,571Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,896Average$2,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,930Average$2,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,960Average$2,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$2,095Average$2,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,199Average$2,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,239Average$2,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,372Average$2,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,651Average$2,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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