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Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to Istanbul

CUN — IST
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to Istanbul are usually found in August or February, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 November 17, 2025.

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$1,477
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cancún to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 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 Cancún to Istanbul?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Istanbul (average of $847). Flying from Cancún to Istanbul in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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 CUN to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún 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 November 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Cancún to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 November 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines from Cancún to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Cancún to Istanbul, you will be flying from Cancun. Cancun (CUN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city. Cancun is the only Cancún airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Istanbul from Cancun on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cancún to Istanbul round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $1,220. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún 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 Cancún to Istanbul?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Istanbul (average of $847). Flying from Cancún to Istanbul in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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 airline flying from Cancún to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cancún 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,220Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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