Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from: Auckland)

The average price to go to Istanbul from Auckland airport is $ 1598 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1436 (in march) and $ 2081 (in december), which is a saving of $ 163 or a surplus of $ 483 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1182 to $1236 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Istanbul plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 31934 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1436, saving $ 163 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1598). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2081).

Flight Auckland-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1504 $ 1914 fair price
February$ 1193 $ 1440 good price
March$ 1156 $ 1436 very good price
April$ 1240 $ 1504 good price
May$ 1174 $ 1436 good price
June$ 1174 $ 1489 good price
July$ 1448 $ 1773 fair price
August$ 1288 $ 1525 good price
September$ 1293 $ 1587 fair price
October$ 1228 $ 1519 good price
November$ 1206 $ 1463 good price
December$ 1648 $ 2081 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Istanbul

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Istanbul range from $914 to $2096. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $914 to $968), 1% at the maximum price (from $2042 to $2096). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1236 to $1290 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Istanbul flight

There are 17 companies that serve Auckland from Istanbul airport: Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar, Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, China Southern, Airasia X, Oman Air, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Qantas and Korean Air.

Data analysis:

Of the 31934 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Auckland->Istanbul route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Istanbul flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to Auckland departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a wednesday may cost you an additional $21.


Top prices Auckland-Istanbul

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Istanbul12-05 to 24-05-2024$ 1055 
Auckland → Istanbul17-05 to 29-05-2024$ 1079 
Auckland → Istanbul22-05 to 27-05-2024$ 1024 
Auckland → Istanbul11-06 to 17-06-2024$ 869 
Auckland → Istanbul12-06 to 21-06-2024$ 1073 
Auckland → Istanbul16-06 to 23-06-2024$ 883 
Auckland → Istanbul09-07 to 31-07-2024$ 1081 
Auckland → Istanbul21-08 to 28-08-2024$ 1095 
Auckland → Istanbul02-09 to 13-09-2024$ 1053 
Auckland → Istanbul03-09 to 11-09-2024$ 1085 


When to book your flight Auckland - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Istanbul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Istanbul, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1421 $, which is a saving of 177 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (257 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1537 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1744), 5 to 6 months ($ 1677), 7 to 8 months ($ 1547), 8 to 9 months ($ 1627)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1308 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1356), 4 to 5 months ($ 1413), 5 to 6 months ($ 1382), 7 to 8 months ($ 1339)

March

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1266 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1380), 6 to 7 months ($ 1291), 8 to 9 months ($ 1390), 9 to 10 months ($ 1275)

April

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1293 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1490), 5 to 6 months ($ 1440), 6 to 7 months ($ 1411), 7 to 8 months ($ 1490), 9 to 10 months ($ 1313)

May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1234 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1322), 2 to 3 months ($ 1435), 3 to 4 months ($ 1370), 4 to 5 months ($ 1424), 5 to 6 months ($ 1307), 6 to 7 months ($ 1349), 8 to 9 months ($ 1436), 9 to 10 months ($ 1435)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1211 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1454), 3 to 4 months ($ 1244), 4 to 5 months ($ 1376), 7 to 8 months ($ 1474), 8 to 9 months ($ 1283), 10 to 11 months ($ 1317)

July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1402 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1686), 3 to 4 months ($ 1522), 4 to 5 months ($ 1590), 5 to 6 months ($ 1604), 6 to 7 months ($ 1577), 7 to 8 months ($ 1596), 8 to 9 months ($ 1405), 10 to 11 months ($ 1494)

August

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1232 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1468), 3 to 4 months ($ 1375), 4 to 5 months ($ 1288), 5 to 6 months ($ 1283), 6 to 7 months ($ 1416), 7 to 8 months ($ 1288), 8 to 9 months ($ 1494), 9 to 10 months ($ 1258)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1338 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1463), 3 to 4 months ($ 1413), 4 to 5 months ($ 1411), 5 to 6 months ($ 1356), 6 to 7 months ($ 1432), 7 to 8 months ($ 1447)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1221 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1394), 3 to 4 months ($ 1366), 4 to 5 months ($ 1326), 5 to 6 months ($ 1275), 7 to 8 months ($ 1461), 8 to 9 months ($ 1482), 9 to 10 months ($ 1374)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1239 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1374), 4 to 5 months ($ 1271), 6 to 7 months ($ 1274), 7 to 8 months ($ 1249), 9 to 10 months ($ 1369), 10 to 11 months ($ 1448)

December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1650 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2065), 3 to 4 months ($ 1904), 4 to 5 months ($ 1702), 5 to 6 months ($ 1659), 6 to 7 months ($ 1750), 10 to 11 months ($ 1717)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $25 more.



Auckland to Istanbul: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 1114
$1024 to $1253
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June 2024$ 1224
$869 to $1840
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July 2024$ 1518
$1081 to $6887
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August 2024$ 1232
$1091 to $1697
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September 2024$ 1289
$1051 to $1695
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October 2024$ 1260
$1133 to $1493
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November 2024$ 1143
$1127 to $1153
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December 2024$ 1381
$1306 to $1532
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January 2025$ 1373
$1265 to $1459
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February 2025$ 1177
$1177 to $1177
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March 2025$ 1137
$1129 to $1146
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April 2025$ 1165
$1146 to $1195
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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