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Cheap flights from South Island to Istanbul from $1,086

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — IST
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Island (zzEDG) 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 2 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,201

One-way from

$1,086
10/6-12/7
  • 10/6-12/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 35m total
  • South Island to Istanbul
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • South Island to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2025.

Tue 10/606:00CHC - IST
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/717:40IST - CHC
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$2,201
Sun 8/611:00CHC - IST
2 stops41h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 21/713:25IST - CHC
1 stop35h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/2$2,976
Sun 8/615:45CHC - IST
2 stops31h 40mEmirates
Sun 20/702:10IST - CHC
2 stops37h 10mEmirates
Deal found 1/2$3,004

Find flights from South Island to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island 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 2 February 2025.

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ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Tue 10/6

06:00-16:10

2 stops43h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 12/7

17:40-23:05

2 stops44h 25m

$2,201

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 8/6

11:00-19:05

2 stops41h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 21/7

13:25-09:30

1 stop35h 05m

$2,976

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sun 8/6

15:45-14:25

2 stops31h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 20/7

02:10-00:20

2 stops37h 10m

$3,004

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 31/5

06:35-08:30

2 stops34h 55m

$1,086

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Fri 20/6

21:00-06:15

2 stops66h 15m

$1,368

ChristchurchIstanbul

CHC - IST

CHCIST

Christchurch

Sat 31/5

06:00-00:55

3 stops51h 55m

$1,841

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Istanbul

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 2 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island 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 2 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,323 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,323 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,323 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,323 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,323 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,323 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Istanbul?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Istanbul (average of $1,094). Flying from South Island 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Island 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 2 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,534Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,128Average$2,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,410Average$2,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,712Average$3,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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