What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Istanbul . Flying to Istanbul in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 20 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).

$944+ Flights to Istanbul, Turkey

Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Return from	$1,666
One-way from	$944
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,997

China Southern
3/5-15/5
3 total stops
80h 25m total
Auckland to Istanbul

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2 total stops
57h 15m total
Auckland to Istanbul

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Sat 3/521:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Thu 15/516:00IST - AKL

2 stops38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 22/3$1,666

Sat 3/513:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 23/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$1,995

Thu 24/713:00AKL - IST

1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 28/817:05IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/3$2,032

Wed 23/413:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mOman Air

Mon 12/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops31h 25mOman Air

Deal found 22/3$2,081

Wed 23/713:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 27/820:05SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3$2,239

Sat 3/521:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 15/514:00IST - AKL

1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/3$2,302

Fri 29/813:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/913:35SAW - AKL

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$2,569

Thu 1/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 8/513:45IST - AKL

1 stop30h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3$2,656

Wed 23/420:30AKL - SAW

1 stop33h 45mEmirates

Mon 12/522:25SAW - AKL

1 stop26h 25mEmirates

Deal found 22/3$2,893

Wed 23/420:30AKL - IST

1 stop34h 05mEmirates

Sun 11/502:10IST - AKL

2 stops27h 55mEmirates

Deal found 22/3$2,902

Sat 28/600:25AKL - SAW

2 stops53h 40mKLM

Sat 27/908:45SAW - AKL

2 stops41h 40mKLM

Deal found 22/3$3,511

Fri 11/406:00AKL - SAW

3 stops42h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 3/516:20SAW - AKL

3 stops35h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/3$4,360

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Sat 3/521:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Thu 15/516:00IST - AKL

2 stops38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 22/3$1,666

Wed 23/413:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$1,906

Wed 30/421:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 31/1013:35IST - AKL

1 stop41h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/3$2,002

Thu 24/713:00AKL - IST

1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 28/817:05IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/3$2,032

Wed 23/413:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mOman Air

Mon 12/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops31h 25mOman Air

Deal found 21/3$2,086

Wed 23/713:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 27/820:05SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3$2,239

Mon 4/815:25AKL - IST

2 stops57h 45mAsiana Airlines

Thu 11/917:30IST - AKL

2 stops45h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 20/3$2,297

Sun 20/420:30AKL - SAW

1 stop33h 45mEmirates

Sun 27/422:25SAW - AKL

1 stop26h 25mEmirates

Deal found 21/3$2,820

Sat 28/600:25AKL - SAW

2 stops53h 40mKLM

Sat 27/908:45SAW - AKL

2 stops41h 40mKLM

Deal found 22/3$3,511

Tue 29/407:30AKL - SAW

3 stops40h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 3/1115:55SAW - AKL

3 stops39h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/3$3,533

Thu 24/716:05AKL - SAW

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/813:35SAW - AKL

1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/3$2,499

Last-minute flights to Istanbul
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Mon 24/314:40AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 30/320:05SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/3$2,792

Fri 28/300:55AKL - IST

1 stop41h 35mAir New Zealand

Fri 25/414:10IST - AKL

1 stop30h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/3$4,501

Fri 28/300:55AKL - IST

1 stop41h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 25/413:20IST - AKL

2 stops25h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/3$5,033

Sat 29/307:35AKL - IST

2 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 25/415:40IST - AKL

1 stop41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$2,136

Sat 29/316:35AKL - IST

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Thu 24/402:10IST - AKL

2 stops26h 35mEmirates

Deal found 21/3$3,525

Sun 30/300:55AKL - IST

2 stops46h 10mLufthansa

Tue 8/406:10IST - AKL

2 stops40h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 21/3$5,277

Mon 31/322:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Tue 8/416:00IST - AKL

2 stops38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 21/3$1,833

Mon 31/311:40AKL - IST

2 stops54h 20mChina Eastern

Tue 8/414:00IST - AKL

2 stops49h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/3$2,253

Mon 31/314:00AKL - IST

1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 7/401:40IST - AKL

1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/3$2,408

Mon 31/301:25AKL - SAW

2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 8/420:05SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3$3,526

Tue 1/418:20AKL - SAW

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/420:05SAW - AKL

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$3,324

Tue 1/416:55AKL - SAW

2 stops30h 10mEmirates

Tue 8/422:25SAW - AKL

2 stops30h 40mEmirates

Deal found 22/3$3,460

One-way flights to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

Sat 17/506:15AKL - IST

2 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$944

Thu 15/506:10AKL - SAW

3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$1,029

Tue 12/821:25AKL - IST

2 stops42h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 21/3$1,078

Tue 20/521:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/3$1,104

Mon 23/613:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mOman Air

Deal found 22/3$1,127

Mon 23/613:00AKL - IST

1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/3$1,231

Thu 15/513:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3$1,414

Tue 12/810:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/3$1,448

Sun 4/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3$1,526

Tue 12/806:00AKL - SAW

3 stops42h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/3$1,674

Wed 23/420:30AKL - IST

1 stop34h 05mEmirates

Deal found 22/3$1,699

Wed 23/420:30AKL - SAW

1 stop33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 22/3$1,699

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AucklandIstanbul

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Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

21:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

16:00-15:35

2 stops38h 35m

$1,666

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

13:00-18:00

2 stops38h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 12/5

19:00-11:25

2 stops55h 25m

$1,906

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 31/10

13:35-16:35

1 stop41h 00m

$2,002

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

13:00-16:35

1 stop36h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 28/8

17:05-08:25

1 stop30h 20m

$2,032

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

13:00-18:00

2 stops38h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 12/5

19:00-11:25

2 stops31h 25m

$2,086

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 27/8

20:05-02:45

1 stop21h 40m

$2,239

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

15:25-16:10

2 stops57h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 11/9

17:30-23:30

2 stops45h 00m

$2,297

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

16:05-12:10

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 28/8

13:35-04:45

1 stop30h 10m

$2,499

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/4

20:30-21:15

1 stop33h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 27/4

22:25-09:50

1 stop26h 25m

$2,820

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/6

00:25-21:05

2 stops53h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 27/9

08:45-11:25

2 stops41h 40m

$3,511

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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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?

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 26 hours 35 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?

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

From $833

Turkish Airlines

From $1,141

Qatar Airways

From $1,286

China Eastern

From $869

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

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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

442 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

442 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,188 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,319 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

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 20 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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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 21 March 2025.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

Does Istanbul have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

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