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 (29 hours 30 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).

$1,048+ Flights to Istanbul, Turkey

Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Return from	$1,655
One-way from	$1,048
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,361

China Southern
23/7-27/8
2 total stops
80h 25m total
Auckland to Istanbul

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China Southern
9/9
2 total stops
41h 35m total
Auckland to Istanbul

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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 12 April 2025.

Wed 23/721:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Wed 27/816:00IST - AKL

1 stop38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4$1,655

Sat 7/621:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 12/814:00IST - AKL

1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/4$1,754

Mon 19/500:25AKL - IST

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,847

Mon 18/810:00AKL - IST

1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/917:05IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,976

Mon 26/513:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mOman Air

Mon 2/619:00IST - AKL

2 stops31h 25mOman Air

Deal found 11/4$2,037

Tue 27/509:00AKL - IST

2 stops64h 10mAsiana Airlines

Tue 3/617:30IST - AKL

2 stops38h 20mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 12/4$2,128

Mon 18/813:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 10/913:35SAW - AKL

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/4$2,207

Tue 22/700:25AKL - IST

1 stop25h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 26/801:40IST - AKL

1 stop24h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/4$2,209

Mon 12/507:30AKL - IST

3 stops50h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 18/508:15IST - AKL

3 stops44h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/4$2,265

Mon 26/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 2/613:45IST - AKL

1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/4$2,365

Sat 10/513:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/520:05SAW - AKL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,459

Sun 7/907:30AKL - SAW

3 stops39h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 20/916:20SAW - AKL

2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/4$2,735

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Wed 23/721:25AKL - IST

1 stop41h 50mChina Southern

Wed 27/816:00IST - AKL

1 stop38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4$1,655

Sat 7/621:00AKL - IST

1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 12/814:00IST - AKL

1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/4$1,754

Mon 19/500:25AKL - IST

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,847

Mon 18/810:00AKL - IST

1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/917:05IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,976

Mon 26/513:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mOman Air

Mon 2/619:00IST - AKL

2 stops31h 25mOman Air

Deal found 11/4$2,037

Tue 20/519:55AKL - IST

2 stops53h 15mAsiana Airlines

Wed 28/517:30IST - AKL

2 stops36h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 11/4$2,171

Mon 18/813:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 10/913:35SAW - AKL

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/4$2,207

Tue 22/700:25AKL - IST

1 stop25h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 26/801:40IST - AKL

1 stop24h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/4$2,209

Mon 12/507:30AKL - IST

3 stops50h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 18/508:15IST - AKL

3 stops44h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/4$2,265

Sat 10/515:15AKL - SAW

2 stops30h 50mEmirates

Sat 17/522:25SAW - AKL

2 stops40h 30mEmirates

Deal found 10/4$2,816

Mon 18/813:00AKL - SAW

2 stops37h 05mKLM

Tue 9/912:40SAW - AKL

2 stops34h 55mKLM

Deal found 11/4$4,605

Mon 26/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 2/613:45IST - AKL

1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/4$2,365

Last-minute flights to Istanbul
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Tue 22/400:25AKL - IST

2 stops26h 35mOman Air

Mon 12/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops31h 25mOman Air

Deal found 11/4$2,542

Tue 22/400:25AKL - IST

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$2,545

Tue 22/400:25AKL - IST

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/517:05IST - AKL

1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/4$3,082

Tue 22/400:25AKL - SAW

2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 12/513:35SAW - AKL

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/4$3,378

Tue 22/400:25AKL - IST

2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 12/520:05IST - AKL

1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/4$3,389

Sat 10/513:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 17/520:05SAW - AKL

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,221

Sat 10/513:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/520:05SAW - AKL

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,459

Sat 10/515:15AKL - SAW

2 stops30h 50mEmirates

Sat 17/522:25SAW - AKL

2 stops40h 30mEmirates

Deal found 10/4$2,816

Mon 12/507:30AKL - IST

3 stops50h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 18/508:15IST - AKL

3 stops44h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/4$2,265

Mon 19/500:25AKL - IST

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/519:00IST - AKL

2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,847

Thu 22/521:25AKL - IST

2 stops41h 35mChina Southern

Fri 20/616:00IST - AKL

1 stop38h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4$1,672

Thu 22/513:00AKL - IST

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 19/601:40IST - AKL

1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,994

One-way flights to Istanbul
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Tue 9/921:25AKL - IST

2 stops41h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4$1,048

Mon 8/900:25AKL - IST

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,135

Thu 1/513:00AKL - IST

2 stops38h 00mOman Air

Deal found 11/4$1,175

Tue 9/914:10AKL - IST

1 stop27h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/4$1,291

Mon 8/900:25AKL - IST

1 stop25h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,478

Sun 4/509:00AKL - IST

1 stop35h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,485

Sun 27/411:10AKL - SAW

3 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$1,489

Sun 4/513:15AKL - SAW

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/4$1,540

Sun 4/515:15AKL - SAW

2 stops30h 50mEmirates

Deal found 11/4$1,627

Sun 20/420:30AKL - IST

1 stop26h 55mEmirates

Deal found 11/4$1,826

Thu 1/513:15AKL - IST

1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4$1,859

Wed 23/418:20AKL - IST

2 stops47h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4$1,986

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Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

21:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

16:00-15:35

1 stop38h 35m

$1,655

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/6

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 12/8

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,754

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

00:25-18:00

2 stops50h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

19:00-11:25

2 stops55h 25m

$1,847

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

10:00-11:20

1 stop34h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 10/9

17:05-08:25

1 stop30h 20m

$1,976

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

13:00-18:00

2 stops38h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 2/6

19:00-11:25

2 stops31h 25m

$2,037

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/5

09:00-16:10

2 stops64h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 3/6

17:30-16:50

2 stops38h 20m

$2,128

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/7

00:25-16:35

1 stop25h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 26/8

01:40-11:25

1 stop24h 45m

$2,209

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/5

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 17/5

20:05-04:45

1 stop23h 40m

$2,221

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

07:30-00:30

3 stops50h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 18/5

08:15-14:05

3 stops44h 50m

$2,265

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

13:15-06:20

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 2/6

13:45-02:45

1 stop28h 00m

$2,365

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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 30 hours 42 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 $837

Turkish Airlines

From $1,137

Qatar Airways

From $1,245

China Eastern

From $882

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, Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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

438 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

438 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,197 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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

8.0

Very Good

463 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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 (29 hours 30 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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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 12 April 2025.

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 4 April 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, Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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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