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Cheap flights from Auckland to Istanbul from $980

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Istanbul are usually found in May or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,731

One-way from

$980

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,468
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 21/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 50m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Auckland to Istanbul
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High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Fri 21/220:30AKL - IST
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/215:30IST - AKL
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,731
Wed 27/821:25AKL - IST
2 stops65h 45mChina Southern
Tue 9/916:00IST - AKL
2 stops38h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1$1,736
Sun 11/521:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 25/514:00IST - AKL
1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1$1,863
Wed 27/810:00AKL - IST
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/916:10IST - AKL
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,957
Sun 11/507:45AKL - IST
3 stops44h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 25/516:10IST - AKL
3 stops36h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,109
Wed 27/813:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 9/920:05SAW - AKL
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,125
Wed 19/220:00AKL - IST
2 stops53h 40mAsiana Airlines
Wed 26/217:20IST - AKL
2 stops45h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,196
Wed 19/207:30AKL - SAW
3 stops41h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 26/215:50SAW - AKL
3 stops40h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,232
Mon 21/713:00AKL - IST
1 stop24h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 30/801:25IST - AKL
1 stop25h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/1$2,241
Sun 20/713:15AKL - IST
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 24/813:45IST - AKL
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1$2,310
Sun 11/513:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/513:40SAW - AKL
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,381
Mon 1/918:20AKL - IST
2 stops46h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 14/913:25IST - AKL
2 stops25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,502

Find flights from Auckland to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/2

20:30-06:50

2 stops44h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 28/2

15:30-18:00

1 stop40h 30m

$1,731

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/2

22:10-07:10

1 stop43h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 24/2

15:55-16:15

1 stop38h 20m

$1,744

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/3

22:00-08:10

1 stop44h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

13:35-16:35

1 stop41h 00m

$1,925

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

11:10-17:10

1 stop40h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 9/3

17:25-09:25

1 stop30h 00m

$1,974

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 25/5

20:05-02:45

1 stop21h 40m

$2,134

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/2

20:00-15:40

2 stops53h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 26/2

17:20-00:30

2 stops45h 10m

$2,196

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/2

07:30-14:45

3 stops41h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 26/2

15:50-17:50

3 stops40h 00m

$2,232

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/2

14:40-12:20

1 stop31h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 26/2

13:50-03:55

1 stop28h 05m

$2,381

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 25/5

13:40-00:45

2 stops26h 05m

$2,381

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/3

06:00-17:25

3 stops45h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

07:35-17:50

3 stops48h 15m

$2,484

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul (average of $1,094). Flying from Auckland to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,406). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

When flying from Auckland to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 21 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Auckland to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, British Airways and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Auckland Intl (AKL) if they book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul. On average, Auckland Intl has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 11 airlines. Auckland Intl is conveniently located just 17.9 km from Auckland’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $1,744. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,925 and $1,974, respectively. China Southern is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Istanbul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $980 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $996 and Air New Zealand from $1,309 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Istanbul?

    Of the flights from Auckland to Istanbul that have stopovers, most of them stop in Guangzhou. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Auckland to Istanbul. Shanghai follows Doha in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Auckland to Istanbul flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Istanbul flights?

    Auckland to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Hong Kong the least frequently. Auckland to Istanbul flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest. Muscat comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Auckland to Istanbul flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul (average of $1,094). Flying from Auckland to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,406). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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China EasternCheapest$1,299Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,538Average$1,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,637Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,920Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,058Average$2,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,385Average$2,983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,493Average$3,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,679Average$3,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,801Average$3,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,808Average$3,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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