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Cheapest return fare
$1,701
Typical prices: $1,674-$2,368
China Southern
Wed 11/3Fri 20/3
AKL - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,031
Typical prices: $998-$1,369
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/1
AKL - IST • 1 stop
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China Southern
Cheapest • from $1,701 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
9 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Istanbul (AKL-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Istanbul

Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 06:40AKL-IST
66h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 16:15IST-AKL
40h 05m1 stop
$1,701China Southern
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Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 06:40AKL-IST
66h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 16:15IST-AKL
40h 05m1 stop
$1,702China Southern
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Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:45 - 16:35AKL-IST
36h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:50 - 09:35IST-AKL
21h 45m1 stop
$1,725Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:00 - 11:40AKL-IST
31h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:50 - 11:25IST-AKL
34h 35m1 stop
$1,734Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 16:35AKL-IST
36h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:50 - 09:35IST-AKL
21h 45m1 stop
$1,741Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 18 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 11:40AKL-IST
44h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:50 - 11:25IST-AKL
34h 35m1 stop
$1,743Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 06:40AKL-IST
42h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
15:20 - 16:15IST-AKL
62h 55m2 stops
$1,757China Southern
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Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:40 - 16:35AKL-IST
24h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 09:35IST-AKL
30h 20m1 stop
$1,796Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:40 - 16:35AKL-IST
24h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 09:35IST-AKL
30h 20m1 stop
$1,798Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 16:35AKL-IST
36h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 09:35IST-AKL
30h 20m1 stop
$1,805Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport departing in March.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Auckland to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,891 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,518 and $2,511 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$1,031
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Auckland to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Auckland to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport was $996 for a one-way ticket and $1,701 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Istanbul Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Istanbul, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Istanbul are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of $3,081 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,229 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3407 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
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Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

6.0 GoodJános, Nov 2025DXB - SGN
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Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

it was a terrible experience. after 4 hours at the gate the flight was cancelled. the airline offered to rebook the flight for 26 hours later. Our team was travelling for an international competition. They missed the competition because the airline delayed them for over 30 hours. We already left the airport but the next morning we received an email stating that we were rebooked for a flight which was another 24 hours later after the already rebooked flight. We bought a ticket on Kayak. The reservation was delivered with a logo Airfareassist. I used Kayak services for over 20 years and assumed that I was dealing with a legitimate organization. Once the flight was postponed for over 40 hours, I learned that Airfareassist is a 3rd party agency whom kayak routes business to without notifying me, the customer. While I was entitled for a full refund, which was confirmed by the airline, Airfareassist only offered a partial refund and kept the difference. Kayak has failed to do a due diligence on the 3rd parties they do business with. As a result I will never do business with kayak again and am filing a complaint with the BBB and the Secretary of Transportation. This is a pure fraud and its unacceptable.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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