$951+ Cheap flights to Turkey

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Turkey in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Turkey. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Fri 24/721:20
AKL
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IST
1 stop42h 55m
China Southern
Tue 25/814:20
IST
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AKL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 16/4$1,802
Tue 27/1022:10
AKL
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IST
2 stops42h 30m
China Southern
Tue 1/1215:20
IST
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AKL
2 stops38h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 17/4$1,805
Wed 22/721:20
AKL
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IST
1 stop33h 50m
China Southern
Fri 4/914:20
IST
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AKL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 13/4$1,817
Sun 19/721:20
AKL
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IST
1 stop33h 50m
China Southern
Sat 8/800:30
IST
-
AKL
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 12/4$1,841
Wed 22/721:20
AKL
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IST
1 stop33h 50m
China Southern
Mon 24/814:20
IST
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AKL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 15/4$1,855
Mon 3/809:00
AKL
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IST
1 stop31h 15m
China Southern
Sun 23/814:20
IST
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AKL
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 13/4$1,956

Find flight deals to Turkey

Find the latest flights to Turkey in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

$2,009

One-way from

$951

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,088
Air China
  • Air China
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 86h 05m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • Auckland to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/5

07:00-11:20

2 stops37h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 22/5

15:10-05:40

1 stop29h 30m

$2,326

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

15:30-16:40

2 stops34h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 21/8

01:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$2,575

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/6

13:00-05:15

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 11/10

01:40-17:45

2 stops30h 05m

$2,660

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

07:00-11:20

2 stops37h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

01:30-09:50

1 stop23h 20m

$2,680

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

07:00-11:20

2 stops37h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 24/8

14:30-06:00

1 stop30h 30m

$2,723

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

21:00-08:10

1 stop44h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 7/7

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$2,738

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

15:30-16:40

2 stops34h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 1/9

14:30-06:00

1 stop30h 30m

$2,775

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

20:30-13:05

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 22/6

14:05-09:55

1 stop34h 50m

$2,870

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

13:40-13:05

2 stops32h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 12/9

14:05-09:55

1 stop34h 50m

$2,951

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

20:30-01:50

1 stop38h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 7/7

14:05-00:30

2 stops25h 25m

$2,953

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Turkey

How long is the flight to Turkey?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Turkey takes 27 hours 22 minutes. Flights to Turkey from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Turkey are Emirates, Turkish Airlines and China Southern.

Rainfall in Turkey by month

Plan your trip to Turkey by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Turkey ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Turkey when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Turkey by month

Plan your trip to Turkey by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Turkey, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Turkey?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Turkey in the last few years. This data was updated on 17 April 2026.
The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya, Trabzon, Ankara and Gaziantep.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Turkey. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern to Turkey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

FAQs about flying to Turkey

What is good to know if travelling to Turkey?

  • A new pathway – for walkers and horsemen – across Anatolia celebrates Evliya Çelebi, the Ottoman traveller. The Evliya Çelebi Way takes in Bithynia and Phrygia and the region where the Ottoman empire was born. 
  • The museum circuit in Sultanahmet offers Ottoman and Byzantine history, art and religion. The Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and the Turkish Islamic Art Museum are all within walking distance. 
  • There is a cave in Antioch, near Antakya, where St Paul is purported to have led worship and its decorations date back to the days of the crusaders – about 1098. In Urfa, there is a cave, said to be the birthplace of Abraham.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Turkey on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

    Antalya is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Antalya typically cost $88, while return flights cost around $91.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around $236, however they can be found for as little as $202.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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