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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 14 January 2025.

Return from

$1,755

One-way from

$940

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,492
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 50m 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 14 January 2025.

Thu 27/222:10AKL - IST
2 stops42h 30mChina Southern
Thu 6/315:50IST - AKL
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 13/1$1,809
Thu 13/322:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 20/313:35IST - AKL
1 stop41h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/1$1,823
Thu 5/610:00AKL - IST
1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/615:50IST - AKL
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,955
Tue 11/1111:45AKL - IST
1 stop42h 30mKorean Air
Mon 8/1221:45IST - AKL
1 stop26h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 11/1$1,991
Tue 4/207:00AKL - IST
2 stops42h 40mAsiana Airlines
Wed 19/217:20IST - AKL
2 stops45h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,120
Tue 11/307:30AKL - SAW
3 stops41h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 17/315:55SAW - AKL
3 stops36h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/1$2,125
Tue 11/313:15AKL - IST
3 stops38h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 17/318:25IST - AKL
3 stops37h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/1$2,134
Thu 18/910:00AKL - IST
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/1015:50IST - AKL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,152
Mon 17/214:40AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 5/313:40SAW - AKL
1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/1$2,183
Thu 5/613:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/620:05SAW - AKL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$2,447
Wed 22/114:40AKL - IST
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 22/220:10IST - AKL
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/1$2,462
Thu 13/316:10AKL - IST
2 stops26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/313:25IST - AKL
1 stop39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,498

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 14 January 2025.

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AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/2

10:00-07:10

1 stop31h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

15:55-06:30

1 stop28h 35m

$1,755

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/3

22:00-08:10

1 stop44h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 31/3

13:55-16:45

1 stop40h 50m

$1,802

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/4

10:00-15:15

1 stop38h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 15/4

16:10-08:25

1 stop31h 15m

$1,962

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/4

10:00-10:45

1 stop33h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 14/4

01:35-09:50

1 stop23h 15m

$2,100

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/2

07:00-15:40

2 stops42h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 19/2

17:20-00:30

2 stops45h 10m

$2,120

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

13:15-14:45

3 stops35h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/3

15:50-17:50

3 stops40h 00m

$2,187

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/2

06:00-00:05

3 stops52h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 18/2

14:55-17:50

3 stops40h 55m

$2,304

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/2

14:40-12:25

1 stop31h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 24/2

20:10-03:55

1 stop21h 45m

$2,361

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/2

12:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/3

00:35-16:50

3 stops30h 15m

$2,507

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/2

16:10-08:35

2 stops26h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 6/3

13:25-15:05

1 stop39h 40m

$2,559

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 73 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 28 hours 20 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 China Eastern.

China Southern

China Southern

From $866

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $1,159

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $731

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $1,343

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul are China Eastern, China Southern 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 14 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, British Airways and Qatar Airways to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
462 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
462 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

KLM
7.8
Good
1,336 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,748 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

  • 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 Eastern 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 $681, however they can be found for as little as $675.

  • 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 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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