The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Istanbul from Sofia for $155. This is 68% cheaper than most flight deals to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The month of March is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from New Zealand averaging around $1,408.
The best time to book a flight to Istanbul from New Zealand is 50 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $1,691.
On average, the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul from New Zealand is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,636. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,746.
Flying to Istanbul from New Zealand in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,559 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,778 on average. Flights to Istanbul from New Zealand in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
The month of July or August is often the best time to visit Istanbul to go to the beach due to the weather. Florya Plaji is the most often visited beach in the area.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Istanbul is possible. If you are planning a flight to Istanbul, consider booking flights to Istanbul Airport (34 km from Istanbul city centre), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (89 km from Istanbul city centre), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre) or Bursa Yenişehir Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre).
Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport where the average price is $477pp. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.