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Find cheap flights to Istanbul from $1,211

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 16/9. 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 for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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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21:00 - 08:30AKL-IST
44h 30m1 stop
14:00 - 15:45IST-AKL
40h 45m1 stop
$1,803China Eastern
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Fri, 10 May - Fri, 17 May
21:00 - 08:30AKL-IST
44h 30m1 stop
14:00 - 15:45IST-AKL
40h 45m1 stop
$1,867China Eastern
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Tue, 7 May - Sat, 8 Jun
13:00 - 18:55AKL-IST
38h 55m2 stops
00:55 - 11:25IST-AKL
25h 30m2 stops
$1,873Oman Air
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Wed, 5 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
21:25 - 06:15AKL-IST
41h 50m1 stop
16:00 - 15:35IST-AKL
38h 35m1 stop
$1,935China Southern
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Mon, 9 Sep - Mon, 16 Sep
22:15 - 16:25AKL-IST
27h 10m1 stop
17:00 - 08:15IST-AKL
30h 15m1 stop
$1,944
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Mon, 9 Sep - Mon, 16 Sep
14:15 - 18:55AKL-IST
62h 40m2 stops
00:55 - 12:25IST-AKL
25h 30m2 stops
$1,982Oman Air
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Tue, 8 Oct - Mon, 21 Oct
21:25 - 06:15AKL-IST
41h 50m1 stop
16:00 - 15:35IST-AKL
38h 35m1 stop
$1,999China Southern
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Wed, 4 Sep - Fri, 13 Sep
10:05 - 16:25AKL-IST
39h 20m1 stop
01:35 - 10:30IST-AKL
23h 55m1 stop
$2,016
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Mon, 9 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
13:00 - 14:45AKL-IST
34h 45m1 stop
17:00 - 08:15IST-AKL
30h 15m1 stop
$2,043Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
13:00 - 14:45AKL-IST
34h 45m1 stop
01:35 - 11:25IST-AKL
24h 50m1 stop
$2,097Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,623. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are $2,841 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the morning, when flights cost $2,287 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,953.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of $258.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 76% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Auckland, which takes 28h 30m, and Christchurch, which takes 33h 15m.

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Cheapest flight

$1,211
Flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    32 km away from Istanbul’s city centre, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the closest of the 2 major airports in the city. There are 34 km separating Istanbul city centre to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

    Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,196 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 658 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Book Cheap Istanbul Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/5Fri
1 stopChina Eastern
44h 30mAKL-IST
17/5Fri
1 stopChina Eastern
40h 45mIST-AKL
$1,803
7/5Tue
1 stopChina Eastern
44h 30mAKL-IST
8/6Sat
1 stopChina Eastern
40h 45mIST-AKL
$1,867
5/6Wed
2 stopsOman Air
38h 55mAKL-IST
10/6Mon
2 stopsOman Air
25h 30mIST-AKL
$1,873
9/9Mon
1 stopChina Southern
41h 50mAKL-IST
16/9Mon
1 stopChina Southern
38h 35mIST-AKL
$1,935
9/9Mon
1 stop
27h 10mAKL-IST
16/9Mon
1 stop
30h 15mIST-AKL
$1,944
8/10Tue
2 stopsOman Air
62h 40mAKL-IST
21/10Mon
2 stopsOman Air
25h 30mIST-AKL
$1,982
4/9Wed
1 stopChina Southern
41h 50mAKL-IST
13/9Fri
1 stopChina Southern
38h 35mIST-AKL
$1,999
9/9Mon
1 stop
39h 20mAKL-IST
15/9Sun
1 stop
23h 55mIST-AKL
$2,016
5/6Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
34h 45mAKL-IST
11/6Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 15mIST-AKL
$2,043
5/6Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
34h 45mAKL-IST
10/6Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 50mIST-AKL
$2,097

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/9Mon
1 stopChina Southern
41h 50mAKL-IST
$1,211
9/5Thu
1 stopChina Eastern
44h 30mAKL-IST
$1,294
16/9Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 55mAKL-SAW
$1,420
9/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 55mAKL-SAW
$1,468
16/9Mon
2 stopsEtihad Airways
30h 55mAKL-IST
$1,483
9/5Thu
2 stops
33h 10mAKL-IST
$1,505
16/9Mon
2 stopsEmirates
30h 00mAKL-SAW
$1,658
9/5Thu
2 stopsEmirates
48h 05mAKL-SAW
$1,665
16/9Mon
3 stopsBritish Airways
42h 15mAKL-IST
$1,697
16/9Mon
3 stopsBritish Airways
41h 05mAKL-SAW
$1,697

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Recent domestic flight deals

9/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
14/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$86
9/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$92
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
22/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$106
7/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
7/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$113
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
22/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$118
17/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mADB-IST
21/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
$141
10/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mADB-IST
12/5Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
$148
25/7Thu
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
28/7Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 55mIST-AYT
$1,650
4/9Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
7/9Sat
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 15mIST-AYT
$1,725
2/6Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 25mBJV-IST
26/6Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 20mIST-BJV
$1,880

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Last minute flights to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
multi-stopOman Air
62h 40mAKL-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopOman Air
40h 50mIST-AKL
$2,327
28/4Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
44h 30mAKL-IST
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
40h 45mIST-AKL
$2,374
28/4Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 20mAKL-SAW
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
21h 40mSAW-AKL
$2,646
28/4Sun
multi-stop
40h 55mAKL-IST
1/5Wed
multi-stop
59h 35mIST-AKL
$2,683
28/4Sun
multi-stop
31h 55mAKL-SAW
1/5Wed
multi-stop
26h 10mSAW-AKL
$2,866
28/4Sun
multi-stop
31h 30mAKL-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stop
40h 50mIST-AKL
$2,898
28/4Sun
multi-stopEmirates
30h 25mAKL-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
22h 40mIST-AKL
$2,990
28/4Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
32h 20mAKL-IST
1/5Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
41h 05mIST-AKL
$3,017
28/4Sun
multi-stop
35h 45mAKL-SAW
1/5Wed
multi-stop
26h 10mSAW-AKL
$3,056
28/4Sun
multi-stopEmirates
35h 40mAKL-IST
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
27h 10mIST-AKL
$4,062

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Flights to Istanbul

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