CHC - IST

$963 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$2,130
Typical prices: $2,522-$2,685
China Southern
Sat 28/2Fri 6/3
CHC - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$963
Typical prices: $1,138-$1,268
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/5
CHC - IST • 3 stops
Top airlines
China Southern
Cheapest • from $2,130 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 28% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Istanbul (CHC-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Istanbul

Sat, 28 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 07:10
CHC
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IST
42h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 17:20
IST
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CHC
41h 10m
1 stop
$2,130China Southern
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 11:40
CHC
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IST
38h 30m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:55
IST
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CHC
46h 00m
2 stops
$2,173Turkish Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:35 - 11:40
CHC
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IST
29h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:55
IST
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CHC
46h 00m
2 stops
$2,175Turkish Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:35 - 11:40
CHC
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IST
29h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:55
IST
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CHC
46h 00m
2 stops
$2,209Turkish Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:35 - 11:40
CHC
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IST
29h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:55
IST
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CHC
46h 00m
2 stops
$2,214Turkish Airlines
Sun, 29 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:15
CHC
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IST
34h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 19:20
IST
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CHC
33h 50m
2 stops
$2,265Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:00
CHC
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IST
35h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 14:35
IST
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CHC
32h 30m
2 stops
$2,317Multiple Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May
Etihad Airways Logo
06:30 - 13:05
CHC
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IST
39h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 23:05
IST
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CHC
47h 55m
2 stops
$2,546Etihad Airways
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May
Etihad Airways Logo
06:30 - 13:05
CHC
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IST
39h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 23:55
IST
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CHC
24h 45m
2 stops
$2,553Etihad Airways
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May
Etihad Airways Logo
06:30 - 13:05
CHC
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IST
39h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 23:55
IST
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CHC
24h 45m
2 stops
$2,558Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a return flight from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Istanbul Airport departing in February.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,739 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,548 and $2,596 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$963
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Christchurch to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Istanbul Airport was $963 for a one-way ticket and $2,130 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Christchurch you will be using Christchurch. You will be landing at Istanbul, also known as Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Istanbul?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Istanbul.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Christchurch to Istanbul, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Istanbul are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,643 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $3,234 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Christchurch to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Istanbul?

    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 with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

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

    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 from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Istanbul

 
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1452 reviews
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

10.0 ExcellentDulcie, Jan 2026
HKG - SIN
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Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

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.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

I was asked window seat on check in in Dar-es-Salaam. The person on the deck told me "yes, no problem", but gave me 10e and 25b seats! Better just to say "no"

Turkish Airlines inflight crew was very good, however the ground crew was not very helpful. I had booked a wheelchair for my mother from Islamabad and she received the service there, but then there was no chair on arrival at Istanbul. The wheelchair crew said that they declined to take any person without a reservation and declined to help with the arrangement of a reservation. I had to use the airport buggy system to transport my mother who has limited mobility and needs a wheelchair. It was very disappointing and I hope they can provide manual wheelchair access to the public by a need basis, as sometimes there is a mix up or technical fault in the completion of the process, as it was in our case. Also, there can be an emergent need for passengers if they have illnesses like hypertension or diabetes. My mother has both hypertension and diabetes and has residual weakness after a stroke, therefore, she needs assistance. I hope that this text will be taken seriously and the administration makes the necessary changes. Thanks.

The crew is not focused on the guests but on their task!! No extra service. No business class amenities provided. A crew is not friendly if you ask for something extra, like tea. It takes 30 minutes, and you have to go them 3 reminders. Lack of friendliness, less but more of let me finish and go back to their group and Talk. Like a passenger is in on there way. So get your I gave you food just shut up

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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.

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