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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Istanbul from $1,000

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
1 Apr — 8 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,672

One-way from

$1,000

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,994
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/9-1/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($262 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 27 March 2025.

Mon 1/921:25AKL - IST
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Sat 1/1115:50IST - AKL
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3$1,672
Wed 4/621:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 11/614:00IST - AKL
1 stop40h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/3$1,790
Sat 17/500:25AKL - IST
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/519:00IST - AKL
2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,855
Sun 18/508:50AKL - IST
2 stops29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/616:45IST - AKL
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,989
Mon 1/913:00AKL - IST
2 stops38h 00mOman Air
Sat 1/1119:00IST - AKL
2 stops46h 55mOman Air
Deal found 26/3$2,000
Tue 3/600:25AKL - IST
1 stop37h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 10/601:40IST - AKL
1 stop24h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,090
Sun 18/519:55AKL - IST
2 stops53h 15mAsiana Airlines
Wed 28/517:30IST - AKL
2 stops36h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,116
Wed 4/613:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 11/613:35SAW - AKL
1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/3$2,196
Thu 1/506:35CHC - IST
2 stops37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/515:50IST - CHC
2 stops46h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,207
Tue 6/513:15AKL - IST
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 23/520:05IST - AKL
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3$2,233
Wed 4/613:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/620:05SAW - AKL
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,442
Mon 1/909:00AKL - IST
2 stops37h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/914:10IST - AKL
2 stops39h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/3$2,505

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

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

21:25-06:15

1 stop41h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 1/11

15:50-16:15

2 stops38h 25m

$1,672

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/6

21:00-08:00

1 stop44h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

14:00-15:45

1 stop40h 45m

$1,790

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

00:25-18:00

2 stops50h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

19:00-11:25

2 stops55h 25m

$1,855

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

08:50-05:20

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

16:45-08:25

1 stop30h 40m

$1,989

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

13:00-18:00

2 stops38h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 1/11

19:00-03:55

2 stops46h 55m

$2,000

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

00:25-05:20

1 stop37h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 10/6

01:40-11:25

1 stop24h 45m

$2,090

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

19:55-16:10

2 stops53h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

17:30-15:05

2 stops36h 35m

$2,116

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/6

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/6

13:35-02:45

1 stop28h 10m

$2,196

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Thu 1/5

06:35-11:05

2 stops37h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 10/5

15:50-23:40

2 stops46h 50m

$2,207

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

13:15-11:55

1 stop31h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

20:05-02:45

1 stop21h 40m

$2,233

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/3

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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 27 March 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 27 March 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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 $1,108. Users have also found prices from $1,130 and $1,148 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 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,452Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,525Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,608Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,866Average$2,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,983Average$2,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,205Average$2,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,335Average$2,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,613Average$2,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,622Average$3,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,634Average$2,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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