Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Istanbul (AKL - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Auckland to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,192	China Southern 1 stop 43 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Istanbul is currently $1,192
Cheapest one-way flight	$703	China Southern 1 stop 43 hr Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Istanbul is currently $703
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,389	Korean Air 1 stop 42 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Istanbul is currently $1,389
Cheapest business class flights	$4,143	China Southern 1 stop 43 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Auckland to Istanbul is currently $4,143

Fastest flight	24 hr 15 min	The fastest flight with stops from Auckland to Istanbul takes 24 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,100–2,100
September Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,300–2,000

Popular airlines from Auckland to Istanbul

China Southern

from $1,192

Typical price: $1,250–3,700

17 weekly connecting flights

AKL - IST Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $1,250–2,650

8 weekly connecting flights

AKL - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Emirates

from $1,870

Typical price: $1,700–2,500

6 weekly connecting flights

AKL - IST Every Mon, Thu, Sat
Singapore Airlines

4 weekly connecting flights

AKL - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Korean Air

from $1,433

Typical price: $1,850–3,200

3 weekly connecting flights

AKL - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Air China

1 weekly connecting flight

AKL - IST Every Tue

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,100 to $2,100.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $1,192. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $703.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Auckland to Istanbul is $1,192, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Auckland to Istanbul is $1,870, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Auckland to Istanbul is $1,433, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Istanbul starts at $1,192 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sat, Aug 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $703 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.

24 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Auckland to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Auckland to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Auckland to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Auckland to Istanbul.

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 17 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul are:

China Eastern offers 8 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Emirates offers 6 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Singapore Airlines offers 4 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Korean Air offers 3 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Air China offers 1 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Auckland and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $1,192. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $703.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Auckland to Istanbul is $1,192, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Auckland to Istanbul is $1,870, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Auckland to Istanbul is $1,433, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 27.

No airline flies direct from Auckland to Istanbul.

There are 17 China Southern connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 China Eastern connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 6 Emirates connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 4 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Korean Air connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 1 Air China connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Istanbul at price $1,389 is offered by Korean Air from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

No airline flies direct from Auckland to Istanbul.

There are 17 China Southern connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 China Eastern connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 6 Emirates connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 4 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Korean Air connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 1 Air China connecting flights from Auckland to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Istanbul.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Auckland and Istanbul start at $4,143 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Istanbul start at $1,192 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sat, Aug 8.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Auckland and Istanbul starts at $1,389 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Korean Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Istanbul at price $1,389 is offered by Korean Air from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

To find last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.