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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Istanbul from $973

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,780

One-way from

$973

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,234
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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11/9
  • 11/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 July 2025.

Mon 17/1122:30CHC - IST
1 stop42h 40mChina Southern
Fri 21/1115:55IST - CHC
1 stop39h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 12/7$1,780
Mon 20/1022:25AKL - IST
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Mon 10/1115:55IST - AKL
1 stop38h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 13/7$1,907
Mon 1/921:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 4/914:00IST - AKL
1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/7$1,929
Mon 20/1011:00AKL - IST
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/1117:10IST - AKL
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,062
Mon 20/1007:00AKL - IST
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1117:20IST - AKL
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,091
Wed 27/806:00CHC - IST
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/914:00IST - CHC
2 stops48h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,094
Mon 17/1106:00CHC - IST
2 stops34h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/1117:10IST - CHC
2 stops45h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,228
Sun 17/813:15AKL - SAW
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/814:55SAW - AKL
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,467
Tue 9/913:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 25/1120:10SAW - AKL
1 stop38h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/7$2,701
Thu 28/812:15HLZ - IST
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/914:10IST - HLZ
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,784
Mon 15/920:30AKL - SAW
1 stop25h 35mEmirates
Wed 15/1022:25SAW - AKL
1 stop26h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/7$2,834
Wed 27/810:50CHC - IST
1 stop54h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/913:20IST - CHC
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/7$3,339

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New Zealand

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Mon 17/11

22:30-07:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 21/11

15:55-17:20

1 stop39h 25m

$1,780

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

22:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 10/11

15:55-16:15

1 stop38h 20m

$1,907

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 4/9

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,929

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

11:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 8/11

17:10-09:40

1 stop30h 30m

$2,062

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

07:00-16:10

2 stops43h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 8/11

17:20-16:50

2 stops37h 30m

$2,091

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 27/8

06:00-08:00

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 3/9

14:00-23:59

2 stops48h 59m

$2,094

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 27/8

06:10-11:20

2 stops38h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 2/9

01:40-23:50

2 stops37h 10m

$2,234

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

14:15-18:00

2 stops37h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 9/11

19:00-12:15

2 stops31h 15m

$2,298

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/8

13:15-11:05

2 stops30h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 24/8

14:55-15:45

3 stops39h 50m

$2,467

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 25/11

20:10-20:50

1 stop38h 40m

$2,701

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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 $1,403). 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 15 July 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 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Emirates, andSingapore Airlines 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,109 reviews
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Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,109 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,109 reviews
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Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,109 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,109 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,109 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,038. Users have also found prices from $1,081 and $1,298 on China Southern and Etihad Airways, 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 $1,403). 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 15 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,439Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,482Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,791Average$2,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,838Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,891Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,978Average$2,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,077Average$2,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,115Average$2,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,240Average$2,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,332Average$2,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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