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Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to Istanbul (IST)

AKL — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Istanbul are usually found in March or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,197
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Auckland to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Istanbul Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Istanbul?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Auckland Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Auckland airport to Istanbul. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Auckland to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$883Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,109Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,219Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,696Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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