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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Istanbul from $1,178

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — IST
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,649

One-way from

$1,178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,076
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($259 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 February 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 22 February 2025.

Tue 18/322:10AKL - IST
2 stops42h 30mChina Southern
Tue 25/315:50IST - AKL
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 22/2$1,645
Wed 5/322:00AKL - IST
1 stop44h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 12/313:35IST - AKL
1 stop41h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/2$1,734
Mon 31/301:25AKL - IST
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/419:00IST - AKL
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,944
Thu 13/307:00AKL - IST
2 stops42h 40mAsiana Airlines
Fri 21/317:20IST - AKL
2 stops39h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 22/2$2,031
Wed 23/413:00AKL - IST
2 stops38h 00mOman Air
Mon 12/519:00IST - AKL
2 stops31h 25mOman Air
Deal found 22/2$2,083
Sun 1/610:00AKL - IST
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/601:40IST - AKL
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,111
Sun 1/613:15AKL - SAW
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 19/613:35SAW - AKL
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,365
Mon 20/1000:55AKL - IST
1 stop41h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1013:25IST - AKL
2 stops24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,524
Wed 23/413:15AKL - IST
1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 12/520:05IST - AKL
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/2$2,570
Sun 6/406:35CHC - IST
2 stops39h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 13/407:30IST - CHC
2 stops55h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,625
Wed 5/316:10AKL - SAW
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/313:40SAW - AKL
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,636
Tue 4/316:35AKL - SAW
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Mon 10/314:20SAW - AKL
1 stop34h 55mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$2,804

Find flights from New Zealand to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

New Zealand

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Istanbul

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/3

22:10-06:40

2 stops42h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

15:50-16:15

2 stops38h 25m

$1,649

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

22:00-08:10

1 stop44h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

13:35-16:35

1 stop41h 00m

$1,737

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/3

01:25-18:00

2 stops50h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

19:00-11:25

2 stops31h 25m

$1,944

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

10:00-05:15

1 stop28h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 18/6

01:40-09:50

1 stop23h 10m

$2,111

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

16:20-15:40

2 stops57h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

17:20-00:30

2 stops45h 10m

$2,351

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

13:15-12:10

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 19/6

13:35-04:45

1 stop30h 10m

$2,365

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

13:00-18:00

2 stops38h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

19:00-11:25

2 stops55h 25m

$2,573

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 6/4

06:35-13:20

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 13/4

07:30-23:50

2 stops55h 20m

$2,625

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - SAW

AKLSAW

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

16:10-19:05

2 stops36h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/3

13:40-03:55

1 stop28h 15m

$2,636

AucklandIstanbul

AKL - IST

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

01:40-18:40

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

20:10-03:55

1 stop21h 45m

$2,731

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Istanbul

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

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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

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 Oman Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,178. Users have also found prices from $1,218 and $1,223 on China Southern and Singapore Airlines, 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 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,398Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,441Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,602Average$1,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,866Average$2,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,983Average$2,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,247Average$2,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,329Average$2,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,424Average$2,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,606Average$2,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,627Average$2,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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