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Cheapest flights from South Island to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2026.

Wed 20/519:10

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2 stops45h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 1/800:30

IST

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CHC

2 stops33h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/3$2,040

Sat 25/415:40

CHC

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IST

2 stops48h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 3/514:20

IST

-

CHC

2 stops44h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/3$2,061

Sat 2/506:10

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IST

2 stops38h 30m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 16/616:55

IST

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CHC

2 stops46h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 4/3$2,233

Thu 14/506:30

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2 stops35h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 3/813:10

IST

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2 stops26h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 5/3$2,278

Tue 12/506:00

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2 stops34h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 8/814:20

IST

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2 stops34h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$2,308

Wed 13/506:10

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2 stops45h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 3/813:45

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2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3$2,338

Sat 18/406:00

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2 stops34h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 25/414:20

IST

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CHC

2 stops39h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/3$2,364

Wed 3/606:10

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2 stops38h 30m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 7/616:55

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2 stops36h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 6/3$2,379

Find flight deals from South Island to Istanbul

Round-trip from	$2,040
One-way from	$1,006

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4 total stops
79h 00m total
South Island to Istanbul

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11/7
3 total stops
59h 55m total
South Island to Istanbul

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ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

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Christchurch

Sat 2/5

15:35-11:40

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 7/8

16:55-23:35

2 stops45h 40m

$2,396

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

15:35-11:40

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

16:55-23:35

2 stops45h 40m

$2,491

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

$2,494

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

06:00-08:30

2 stops59h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 7/6

13:10-09:30

1 stop35h 20m

$2,670

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:30-08:30

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 5/8

13:10-09:30

1 stop35h 20m

$2,802

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 3/5

06:30-08:30

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 6/5

13:10-09:30

1 stop35h 20m

$2,808

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

06:30-08:30

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 31/10

13:15-14:30

2 stops39h 15m

$2,809

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

06:30-12:35

2 stops39h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 31/10

14:00-23:05

2 stops47h 05m

$2,840

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

15:50-12:20

2 stops30h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 24/3

12:00-07:35

2 stops33h 35m

$2,863

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Mon 4/5

06:10-08:30

2 stops59h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 10/8

13:10-09:30

1 stop35h 20m

$2,912

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from South Island with our price prediction graph.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Istanbul (average of $1,565). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,630). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andChina Southern from South Island to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

7.4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Island to Istanbul?
A quick flight from South Island to Istanbul can take about 29h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,396. The distance between South Island and Istanbul is about 17043 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Istanbul?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Istanbul (average of $1,565). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,630). 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 4 airlines flying from South Island to Istanbul

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$1,559	Average$1,830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,929	Average$2,188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,413	Average$2,706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,649	Average$3,525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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