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Round-trip from	$2,146

2/5-16/6

2/5-16/6
4 total stops
69h 15m total
South Island to Istanbul

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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 17 January 2026.

Wed 16/906:00

CHC

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IST

2 stops43h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 16/1017:30

IST

-

CHC

2 stops43h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$2,068

Sat 2/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops31h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/615:50

IST

-

CHC

2 stops37h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,146

Mon 21/905:45

CHC

-

IST

2 stops33h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 20/1016:00

IST

-

CHC

2 stops32h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,271

Sun 1/306:00

CHC

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IST

2 stops40h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 8/320:10

IST

-

CHC

2 stops42h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$2,424

Sun 3/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops39h 35m

Etihad Airways

Wed 6/514:10

IST

-

CHC

2 stops24h 45m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 15/1$2,627

Sun 3/510:50

CHC

-

IST

1 stop30h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 6/513:10

IST

-

CHC

1 stop35h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$2,742

Best flights from South Island to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 January 2026.

Sat 2/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops31h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/615:50

IST

-

CHC

2 stops37h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,146

Sun 3/506:30

CHC

-

IST

2 stops39h 35m

Etihad Airways

Wed 6/514:10

IST

-

CHC

2 stops24h 45m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 15/1$2,627

Sun 3/510:50

CHC

-

IST

1 stop30h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 6/513:10

IST

-

CHC

1 stop35h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$2,742

Sat 2/510:50

CHC

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IST

1 stop30h 40m

Air New Zealand

Tue 16/614:30

IST

-

CHC

2 stops32h 40m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 15/1$2,872

Sun 1/306:00

CHC

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IST

2 stops40h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 8/320:10

IST

-

CHC

2 stops42h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$2,424

Sun 1/316:05

CHC

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IST

2 stops26h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Sun 8/313:15

IST

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CHC

1 stop35h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 15/1$3,027

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Price

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:30-05:15

2 stops31h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 16/6

15:50-14:20

2 stops37h 30m

$2,146

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

06:00-12:20

2 stops40h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 8/3

20:10-00:20

2 stops42h 10m

$2,424

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 3/5

06:30-13:05

2 stops39h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 6/5

14:10-23:55

2 stops24h 45m

$2,627

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 3/5

10:50-08:30

1 stop30h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 6/5

13:10-09:30

1 stop35h 20m

$2,742

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

10:50-08:30

1 stop30h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 16/6

14:30-08:10

2 stops32h 40m

$2,872

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

16:05-08:45

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 8/3

13:15-10:40

1 stop35h 25m

$3,027

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Deals found on 16/1

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.

Estimated return price

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

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 $1,585). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,710). 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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

8.1

Very Good

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.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

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

8.1

Very Good

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.

7.3

Good

8.1

Very Good

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

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 $2,627. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Istanbul (average of $1,585). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,710). 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$1,584	Average$1,839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,980	Average$2,245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,537	Average$3,124	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,575	Average$2,783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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