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Cheap flights from New Zealand 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,668

One-way from

$980

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,338
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
1/6
  • 1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($251 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Sat 23/821:25AKL - IST
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Wed 27/816:00IST - AKL
1 stop38h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 15/4$1,668
Fri 30/521:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 6/614:00IST - AKL
1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,829
Fri 30/521:25AKL - IST
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/616:10IST - AKL
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,902
Wed 4/606:10CHC - IST
2 stops32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/601:40IST - CHC
2 stops37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,991
Wed 6/810:00AKL - IST
1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/916:45IST - AKL
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,010
Wed 14/519:55AKL - IST
2 stops53h 15mAsiana Airlines
Wed 21/517:30IST - AKL
2 stops45h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,074
Mon 8/913:00AKL - IST
1 stop25h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 13/901:40IST - AKL
1 stop24h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,100
Sat 17/500:25AKL - IST
2 stops26h 35mOman Air
Thu 31/719:00IST - AKL
2 stops24h 45mOman Air
Deal found 14/4$2,103
Sat 10/513:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 17/520:05SAW - AKL
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$2,272
Tue 24/616:40CHC - IST
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/701:50IST - CHC
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,284
Fri 30/522:45AKL - IST
2 stops41h 55mAir China
Fri 6/614:45IST - AKL
2 stops29h 55mAir China
Deal found 15/4$2,411
Mon 8/913:15AKL - SAW
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/920:05SAW - AKL
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,448

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Istanbul that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/8

21:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

16:00-15:35

1 stop38h 35m

$1,668

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,829

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

21:25-04:55

2 stops40h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

16:10-15:35

2 stops38h 25m

$1,902

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

06:10-05:20

2 stops32h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 23/6

01:40-23:50

2 stops37h 10m

$1,991

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/8

10:00-11:20

1 stop34h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

16:45-08:25

1 stop30h 40m

$2,010

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/9

13:00-05:20

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 13/9

01:40-11:25

1 stop24h 45m

$2,100

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

00:25-18:00

2 stops26h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

19:00-02:45

2 stops46h 45m

$2,103

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

19:55-16:10

2 stops53h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

17:30-23:30

2 stops45h 00m

$2,142

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

$2,272

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Tue 24/6

16:40-11:00

2 stops27h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 9/7

01:50-23:50

2 stops37h 00m

$2,284

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Istanbul

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,094). Flying from New Zealand 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 NZ to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 16 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Istanbul as you normally would.

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 16 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from New Zealand to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $988. Users have also found prices from $1,101 and $1,105 on China Southern and Oman Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Istanbul?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Istanbul?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Istanbul (average of $1,094). Flying from New Zealand 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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Top 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,419Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,492Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,750Average$1,957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,813Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,919Average$2,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,107Average$2,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,268Average$2,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,293Average$2,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,547Average$2,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,589Average$2,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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