Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Istanbul (DUR - IST)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$713	Qatar Airways 2 stops 20 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Istanbul is currently $713
Cheapest one-way flight	$452	Qatar Airways 2 stops 23 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Durban to Istanbul is currently $452
Last-minute weekend getaway	$713	Qatar Airways 2 stops 20 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Durban to Istanbul is currently $713
Cheapest business class flights	$2,940	Ethiopian, South African 2 stops 21 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Durban to Istanbul is currently $2,940

Fastest flight	13 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Durban to Istanbul takes 13 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $660–720
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $950–1,500

Popular airlines from Durban to Istanbul

Qatar Airways

from $713

Typical price: $680–1,250

8 weekly connecting flights

DUR - IST Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Emirates

from $808

Typical price: $720–1,300

8 weekly connecting flights

DUR - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Turkish Airlines

from $1,150

Typical price: $900–1,900

4 weekly connecting flights

DUR - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Durban

King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

Durban South Africa 31 min 17 mi
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg South Africa 1 hr 1 min 40 mi
Margate Airport (MGH)

Margate South Africa 1 hr 33 min 80 mi
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

Richards Bay South Africa 2 hr 4 min 100 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 Durban to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $660 to $720.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $713. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $452.

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

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Durban to Istanbul is $713, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Durban to Istanbul is $808, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Durban to Istanbul is $1,150, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Istanbul starts at $713 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $452 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

13 hr is the shortest flight time from Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban to Istanbul.

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 8 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul are:

Emirates offers 8 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Turkish Airlines offers 4 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $713. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $452.

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

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Durban to Istanbul is $713, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Durban to Istanbul is $808, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Durban to Istanbul is $1,150, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.

No airline flies direct from Durban to Istanbul.

There are 8 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Durban to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 8 Emirates connecting flights from Durban to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Durban to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Istanbul at price $713 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Durban to Istanbul.

There are 8 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Durban to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 8 Emirates connecting flights from Durban to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Durban to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

There are no direct flights from Durban to Istanbul.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Durban 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 Durban and Istanbul start at $2,940 from Fri, Jul 31 to Thu, Aug 13 with Ethiopian, South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Durban and Istanbul start at $713 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Durban 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 Durban and Istanbul starts at $713 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Istanbul at price $713 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Durban 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.