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Cheap flights from Durban (DUR) to Istanbul (IST)

DUR — IST
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) 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 August 18, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$696
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Durban to Istanbul

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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durban to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 DUR to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban 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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Durban to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Durban, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 18.1 mi from the center of Durban. There are 0 flights from King Shaka Intl to Istanbul per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Istanbul Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $546 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at $697. Qatar Airways is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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 Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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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Alternative routes for Durban to Istanbul

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Top 2 airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Durban 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$546Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$697Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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