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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, 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 13 mayo 2025.

Return from

$1,750

One-way from

$1,011

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,942
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 84h 45m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 00m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 mayo 2025.

lun. 1/921:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
dom. 14/914:00IST - AKL
1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/5$1,750
mar. 26/821:25AKL - IST
2 stops41h 35mChina Southern
vie. 12/916:00IST - AKL
1 stop38h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 13/5$1,911
sáb. 31/500:25AKL - IST
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/619:00IST - AKL
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,967
jue. 15/500:25AKL - IST
2 stops50h 35mOman Air
vie. 23/519:00IST - AKL
2 stops48h 45mOman Air
Deal found 12/5$2,074
mié. 23/710:00AKL - IST
1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines
mar. 26/801:40IST - AKL
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,105
jue. 15/513:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
jue. 12/613:35SAW - AKL
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5$2,244
vie. 1/807:00AKL - IST
2 stops32h 15mEtihad Airways
mié. 6/814:10IST - AKL
2 stops25h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/5$2,302
vie. 16/513:15AKL - IST
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
vie. 23/509:50IST - AKL
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5$2,365
mié. 6/813:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/920:05SAW - AKL
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,435
sáb. 20/907:30AKL - IST
3 stops50h 25mBritish Airways
lun. 29/908:25IST - AKL
3 stops48h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/5$2,533
dom. 14/1220:00AKL - IST
2 stops53h 40mAsiana Airlines
mar. 20/117:20IST - AKL
2 stops39h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,703
mar. 23/907:00AKL - IST
2 stops34h 30mSingapore Airlines
lun. 29/913:20IST - AKL
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,766

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

mié. 6/8

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

mar. 9/9

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,753

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

mié. 6/8

21:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

mar. 9/9

16:00-15:35

2 stops38h 35m

$1,944

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

sáb. 31/5

00:25-18:00

2 stops26h 35m

Istanbul

dom. 8/6

19:00-22:50

2 stops42h 50m

$1,967

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

vie. 16/5

13:15-18:00

2 stops37h 45m

Istanbul

vie. 23/5

19:00-04:45

2 stops48h 45m

$2,103

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

mié. 23/7

10:00-11:20

1 stop34h 20m

Istanbul

mar. 26/8

01:40-09:50

1 stop23h 10m

$2,105

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

vie. 1/8

07:00-06:15

2 stops32h 15m

Istanbul

mié. 6/8

14:10-00:35

2 stops25h 25m

$2,302

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

mié. 6/8

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mar. 9/9

20:05-02:45

1 stop21h 40m

$2,317

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

vie. 16/5

13:15-11:55

1 stop31h 40m

Istanbul

vie. 23/5

09:50-02:45

1 stop31h 55m

$2,365

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

mié. 6/8

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mar. 9/9

20:05-06:05

2 stops25h 00m

$2,435

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

mié. 6/8

15:55-13:05

2 stops30h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mar. 9/9

22:25-12:40

2 stops29h 15m

$2,825

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Istanbul takes 27 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul are China Southern, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways.

China Southern
China Southern
From $842
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,130
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,243
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $883

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul are China Southern, China Eastern and Air China.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul 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 Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 13 mayo 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul 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 Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $225, however they can be found for as little as $224.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, 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. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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