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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 30 March 2026.

Mon 11/506:10

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2 stops39h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 18/513:50

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CHC

2 stops48h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$2,308

Wed 10/606:30

CHC

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2 stops39h 35m

Etihad Airways

Sun 14/614:10

IST

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CHC

2 stops39h 10m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 29/3$2,395

Mon 8/606:30

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IST

2 stops39h 35m

Etihad Airways

Sat 1/814:10

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CHC

2 stops47h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 29/3$2,396

Thu 30/406:00

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IST

2 stops34h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/500:30

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2 stops29h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/3$2,513

Mon 8/606:30

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2 stops42h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 30/717:30

IST

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CHC

2 stops69h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3$2,532

Sat 9/515:35

CHC

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2 stops28h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 16/520:05

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CHC

2 stops33h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3$2,570

Mon 8/606:30

CHC

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2 stops39h 35m

Etihad Airways

Wed 29/714:10

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CHC

2 stops47h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 29/3$2,771

Mon 8/606:10

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2 stops38h 30m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 28/716:55

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2 stops45h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 29/3$2,800

Find flight deals from South Island to Istanbul

Round-trip from	$2,297
One-way from	$1,528

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
21/5-27/5
4 total stops
64h 10m total
South Island to Istanbul

28/6

28/6
2 total stops
42h 15m total
South Island to Istanbul

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ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 10/6

06:30-13:05

2 stops39h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 14/6

14:10-14:20

2 stops39h 10m

$2,395

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 30/4

06:00-07:15

2 stops34h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 7/5

00:30-15:25

2 stops29h 55m

$2,513

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 9/5

15:35-11:15

2 stops28h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 16/5

20:05-14:35

2 stops33h 30m

$2,570

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

16:05-13:05

2 stops30h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 29/7

14:10-23:05

2 stops47h 55m

$2,771

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

08:20-17:55

2 stops42h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

23:30-00:10

2 stops39h 40m

$2,986

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 21/5

10:50-08:30

1 stop30h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 27/5

13:10-09:30

1 stop35h 20m

$3,223

Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 28/6

12:55-22:10

2 stops42h 15m

$1,528

Fastest single journey

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 28/6

10:50-08:30

1 stop30h 40m

$1,986

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Istanbul (average of $1,608). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,703). 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

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.

Turkish Airlines

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.

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.

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 39h 35m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,395. The distance between South Island and Istanbul is about 17043 km.
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 $1,608). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,703). 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$1,602	Average$1,881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,983	Average$2,247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,340	Average$2,729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,838	Average$4,049	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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