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$1,068 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Istanbul

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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Istanbul

Mon, 15 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
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22:30 - 07:10CHC-IST
42h 40m1 stop
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15:50 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 30m2 stops
$1,761China Southern
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Mon, 17 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
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22:30 - 07:10CHC-IST
42h 40m1 stop
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15:55 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 25m1 stop
$1,880China Southern
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Mon, 22 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 07:10CHC-IST
42h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 25m1 stop
$2,046China Southern
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Wed, 24 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 07:10CHC-IST
42h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 25m1 stop
$2,129China Southern
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Sat, 20 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 07:10CHC-IST
42h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 25m1 stop
$2,139China Southern
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Wed, 24 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 06:40CHC-IST
66h 10m2 stops
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 25m1 stop
$2,141China Southern
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Sat, 20 Dec - Thu, 8 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 07:10CHC-IST
42h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 30m2 stops
$2,150China Southern
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Thu, 30 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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08:00 - 18:30CHC-IST
44h 30m2 stops
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01:50 - 00:20IST-CHC
36h 30m2 stops
$2,191
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Mon, 17 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 07:10CHC-IST
42h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 17:20IST-CHC
39h 25m1 stop
$2,195China Southern
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Mon, 17 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
06:10 - 06:25CHC-IST
58h 15m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
07:25 - 14:30IST-CHC
45h 05m2 stops
$2,996Etihad Airways
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China Southern
Cheapest • from $1,761 (return)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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November
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Cheapest return fare
$1,761
Typical prices: $1,925-2381
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Mon 15/12Tue 23/12
CHC - IST • 1 stop
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$1,068
Typical prices: $1,271-1320
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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?

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 $1,829 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,991 and $2,756 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$1,068
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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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 $637 for a one-way ticket and $1,050 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, Emirates or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Istanbul are Emirates and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,854 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,686 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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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..

8.0 ExcellentPaulo, Sept 2025DAC - DXB
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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..

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

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

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

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

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

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