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DUR — IST
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
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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 19 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£514
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Istanbul

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 19 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £628.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 32m.

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 19 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Durban to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Durban to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from King Shaka 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 2 airlines have flights from the Durban airport to Istanbul. It is only a 18.1 mi journey to King Shaka Intl (DUR) from Durban’s city center.

  • 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 £382 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at £533. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£382Average£479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£533Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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