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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 27 November 2025.

Sat 10/122:30CHC - IST

1 stop42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/102:25IST - CHC

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11$3,894

Sat 10/115:55CHC - IST

2 stops36h 35mEmirates

Fri 16/101:55IST - CHC

2 stops26h 05mEmirates

Deal found 25/11$4,138

Fri 9/101:05CHC - IST

1 stop41h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 17/113:50IST - CHC

2 stops32h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/11$4,320

Fri 9/101:05CHC - IST

2 stops55h 40mLufthansa

Sat 17/119:00IST - CHC

2 stops53h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 25/11$10,613

One-way flights from South Island to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Sun 1/206:00CHC - IST

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$998

Thu 29/114:00CHC - IST

3 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,015

Mon 2/209:15CHC - IST

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,029

Sat 31/122:30CHC - IST

1 stop42h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 26/11$1,036

Wed 28/122:30CHC - IST

1 stop42h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 26/11$1,057

Wed 28/106:00CHC - IST

3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,098

Fri 30/109:15CHC - IST

3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,123

Sat 31/109:15CHC - IST

3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,145

Fri 30/115:50CHC - IST

2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/11$1,156

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Istanbul

Round-trip from	$2,008
One-way from	$998

2/3-22/4

2/3-22/4
4 total stops
61h 35m total
South Island to Istanbul

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1/2
2 total stops
33h 25m total
South Island to Istanbul

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 10/1

22:30-07:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 16/1

02:25-00:20

2 stops35h 55m

$3,894

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 10/1

15:55-18:30

2 stops36h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 16/1

01:55-14:00

2 stops26h 05m

$4,138

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Fri 9/1

01:05-08:45

1 stop41h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 17/1

13:50-08:05

2 stops32h 15m

$4,320

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Fri 9/1

01:05-22:45

2 stops55h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 17/1

19:00-10:35

2 stops53h 35m

$10,613

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

14:00-16:00

3 stops60h 00m

$1,015

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

09:15-17:15

2 stops42h 00m

$1,029

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Tue 3/2

09:15-12:55

3 stops37h 40m

$1,042

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 28/1

22:30-07:10

1 stop42h 40m

$1,057

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

22:30-07:10

1 stop42h 40m

$1,057

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

17:20-06:40

3 stops47h 20m

$1,059

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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.

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 $1,613). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,456). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDG to IST?

It’s optimal to fly from South Island to Istanbul in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

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.

7.5

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.

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 36h 35m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $4,138. 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 $1,613). Flying from South Island to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,456). 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$1,604	Average$1,929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$2,020	Average$2,270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,393	Average$2,819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,569	Average$3,006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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