Cheap Flights to Istanbul

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Cheapest Flights to Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air New Zealand
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
CHC
Christchurch
IST
Istanbul
NZ$1,902 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$1,902
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Christchurch to Istanbul, returning Sun, 24 May, priced at NZ$1,902 found 12 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 28 July - Tue, 8 Sept
MEL
Melbourne
IST
Istanbul
NZ$1,916 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,916
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 28 July from Melbourne to Istanbul, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at NZ$1,916 found 1 day ago
China Eastern Airlines
Tue, 28 July - Tue, 8 Sept
MEL
Melbourne
IST
Istanbul
NZ$1,960 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,960
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Tue, 28 July from Melbourne to Istanbul, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at NZ$1,960 found 1 day ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, 13 May - Thu, 28 May
WLG
Wellington
IST
Istanbul
NZ$1,985 Return, found 23 hours ago
NZ$1,985
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, 13 May from Wellington to Istanbul, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at NZ$1,985 found 23 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, 21 July - Tue, 18 Aug
AKL
Auckland
IST
Istanbul
NZ$2,000 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$2,000
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, 21 July from Auckland to Istanbul, returning Tue, 18 Aug, priced at NZ$2,000 found 4 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
AKL
Auckland
IST
Istanbul
NZ$2,009 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,009
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 9 Nov from Auckland to Istanbul, returning Mon, 30 Nov, priced at NZ$2,009 found 3 days ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
SAW
Istanbul
NZ$2,029 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,029
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Mar from Melbourne to Istanbul, returning Mon, 22 Mar, priced at NZ$2,029 found 3 days ago
AirAsia X
Mon, 6 July - Wed, 19 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
SAW
Istanbul
NZ$2,088 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,088
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Mon, 6 July from Melbourne to Istanbul, returning Wed, 19 Aug, priced at NZ$2,088 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 4 July - Sun, 26 July
MEL
Melbourne
IST
Istanbul
NZ$2,278 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,278
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 4 July from Melbourne to Istanbul, returning Sun, 26 July, priced at NZ$2,278 found 3 days ago
Air China
Tue, 2 June - Tue, 9 June
AKL
Auckland
IST
Istanbul
NZ$2,310 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$2,310
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Auckland to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 June, priced at NZ$2,310 found 20 hours ago

Trending flights to Istanbul

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air New Zealand
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
CHC
Christchurch
IST
Istanbul
NZ$1,902 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$1,902
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Christchurch to Istanbul, returning Sun, 24 May, priced at NZ$1,902 found 12 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Istanbul that have flexible change policies?
We understand that travel schedules can change from one minute to the next, so reserving a flexible airfare with Expedia is a wise idea. Simply mark the "No change fee" box below the "Flexible change policies" filter. Your affordable, flexible flight to Istanbul is only a few clicks away.
Which airlines fly to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines runs flights into or near Istanbul, including 547 that jet into Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) each month. Determine your travel dates and then lock in your ticket early for the best deal.
How can I find cheap tickets to Istanbul?
To pick up an awesome deal to Istanbul, book ahead of time. Also take advantage of Expedia's handy "flexible dates" feature above your search results. This will display the cheapest prices for similar time frames. In the last seven days, NZ$1,902 was the lowest price for a flight to Istanbul.
How much is a flight to Istanbul?
The cost of a round-trip journey to Istanbul in the last seven days fluctuated between NZ$1,902 and NZ$2,310. If you were flying one way out of Melbourne (MEL), you could have picked up a low-cost fare from just NZ$1,078.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Istanbul?
Istanbul's principal airport is Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST). Get your next awesome adventure underway by securing a ticket on one of the 547 flights per month to this destination.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?
Try to leave early in the week to score the best deal to Istanbul. Tuesday is generally the most cost-effective day to take off, with Monday running a close second. Saturday often has the highest fares. This is because a lot of people like to begin their trip on a weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Istanbul?
In the last seven days, tickets to Istanbul ranged between NZ$1,902 and NZ$2,310. Prices depend on the departure time, airline, seating class and how early you make your booking.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Istanbul?
February is the cheapest month to lock in a seat for your Istanbul holiday. Airfares are at a premium throughout the month of December, so steer clear of this time if you can.

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Etihad Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, Air New Zealand, China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X, Turkish Airlines
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,902
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