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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 23 March 2026.

Wed 6/508:20

CHC

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2 stops37h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 13/513:50

IST

-

CHC

2 stops25h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$2,050

Sat 2/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops39h 05m

Etihad Airways

Sat 9/513:50

IST

-

CHC

2 stops24h 45m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 18/3$2,088

Tue 19/516:05

CHC

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IST

2 stops29h 30m

Etihad Airways

Fri 22/513:50

IST

-

CHC

2 stops48h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 19/3$2,177

Wed 6/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops39h 05m

Etihad Airways

Wed 13/513:50

IST

-

CHC

2 stops25h 05m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/3$2,213

Sat 2/506:30

CHC

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IST

2 stops39h 05m

Etihad Airways

Tue 16/614:10

IST

-

CHC

2 stops24h 25m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 18/3$2,290

Wed 13/506:10

CHC

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IST

2 stops38h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 3/813:45

IST

-

CHC

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/3$2,350

Thu 18/616:35

CHC

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IST

2 stops32h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 15/721:20

IST

-

CHC

2 stops54h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3$2,446

Tue 12/516:35

CHC

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IST

2 stops56h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 12/721:20

IST

-

CHC

2 stops64h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$2,661

Sat 2/508:20

CHC

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IST

3 stops29h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 8/501:30

IST

-

CHC

2 stops28h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/3$2,671

Tue 19/506:10

CHC

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IST

2 stops35h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 22/513:10

IST

-

CHC

1 stop35h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 19/3$2,868

Wed 3/606:10

CHC

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2 stops38h 30m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 7/616:55

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CHC

2 stops36h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 18/3$2,933

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Round-trip from	$2,050

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4 total stops
62h 20m total
South Island to Istanbul

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ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 6/5

06:30-12:35

2 stops39h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

13:50-23:55

2 stops25h 05m

$2,213

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:30-12:35

2 stops39h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 16/6

14:10-23:35

2 stops24h 25m

$2,290

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 18/6

16:35-16:10

2 stops32h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 15/7

21:20-12:40

2 stops54h 20m

$2,446

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

16:35-16:10

2 stops56h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

21:20-23:05

2 stops64h 45m

$2,661

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

06:10-08:30

2 stops35h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 22/5

13:10-09:30

1 stop35h 20m

$2,868

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

$2,933

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

17:45-21:35

1 stop36h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 11/7

02:10-14:45

2 stops27h 35m

$3,276

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 6/5

15:45-14:25

2 stops31h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

15:45-15:25

3 stops38h 40m

$3,298

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 18/6

10:50-08:30

1 stop30h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 15/7

13:10-00:40

2 stops26h 30m

$3,338

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

17:45-17:25

1 stop32h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 16/6

16:25-12:55

1 stop35h 30m

$3,418

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Istanbul

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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 $1,584). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,662). 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 35h 20m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,868. 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 $1,584). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,662). 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$1,578	Average$1,855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,953	Average$2,214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,305	Average$2,689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,796	Average$3,988	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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