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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 4 February 2026.

Sat 2/506:10

CHC

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IST

2 stops38h 30m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 16/616:55

IST

-

CHC

2 stops46h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 2/2$2,166

Sat 21/306:00

CHC

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IST

2 stops35h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 28/314:10

IST

-

CHC

2 stops34h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2$2,277

Sun 3/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops39h 35m

Etihad Airways

Wed 6/514:10

IST

-

CHC

2 stops47h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 2/2$2,550

Sun 3/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops35h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 6/513:10

IST

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CHC

1 stop35h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 2/2$2,565

Find flight deals from South Island to Istanbul

Round-trip from	$2,166
One-way from	$994

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
2/5-16/6
4 total stops
84h 30m total
South Island to Istanbul

17/4

17/4
3 total stops
53h 35m total
South Island to Istanbul

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ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:10-11:40

2 stops38h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 16/6

16:55-23:55

2 stops46h 00m

$2,166

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

06:00-07:10

2 stops35h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 28/3

14:10-10:25

2 stops34h 15m

$2,277

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 3/5

06:30-13:05

2 stops39h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 6/5

14:10-23:05

2 stops47h 55m

$2,550

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

$2,565

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Fri 17/4

08:20-04:55

3 stops53h 35m

$994

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 16/4

08:20-04:55

3 stops29h 35m

$1,035

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 16/4

10:50-08:30

1 stop30h 40m

$1,941

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Istanbul

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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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Istanbul

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Istanbul (average of $1,510). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,583). 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, andTurkish Airlines 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

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

7.3

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 35h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,565. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Istanbul (average of $1,510). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,583). 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$1,524	Average$1,792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,887	Average$2,140	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,418	Average$3,184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,454	Average$2,653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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