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Cheap flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport from R9 615

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — IST
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Wed 11/312:25
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/313:50
IST
-
DUR
2 stops22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/2R9 615
Fri 10/412:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops29h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/413:45
IST
-
DUR
2 stops21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/2R9 885
Sun 8/319:10
DUR
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Emirates
Sun 15/316:25
IST
-
DUR
1 stop25h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 23/2R10 076
Sun 8/312:25
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/313:50
IST
-
DUR
2 stops22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R10 124
Wed 11/319:10
DUR
-
IST
1 stop22h 20m
Emirates
Wed 18/323:40
IST
-
DUR
1 stop18h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 25/2R10 267
Sat 25/412:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/520:05
IST
-
DUR
2 stops15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/2R10 330
Fri 10/418:40
DUR
-
IST
1 stop18h 45m
Emirates
Fri 17/416:25
IST
-
DUR
1 stop25h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2R10 362
Sat 25/418:40
DUR
-
IST
1 stop22h 15m
Emirates
Sat 2/523:30
IST
-
DUR
1 stop18h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 25/2R10 378

Find 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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 615

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R10 410

Good round-trip deal

R10 521 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 876 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Durban to Istanbul
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 13/6

18:40-17:55

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 20/6

16:25-16:35

1 stop25h 10m

R10 124

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/6

18:40-17:55

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 16/6

18:35-16:35

1 stop23h 00m

R11 538

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/4

17:00-14:25

2 stops20h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 17/4

16:25-16:35

1 stop25h 10m

R12 174

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 25/4

17:45-14:25

2 stops19h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 2/5

19:35-16:35

1 stop22h 00m

R12 476

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 25/3

11:15-21:55

2 stops57h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 1/4

18:35-16:35

1 stop23h 00m

R12 476

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/7

12:05-11:55

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 31/7

11:40-10:35

2 stops23h 55m

R12 571

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/7

18:40-14:25

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 30/7

2:10-16:35

1 stop15h 25m

R12 746

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 29/3

11:15-17:55

2 stops53h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 8/4

2:10-19:50

2 stops18h 40m

R13 986

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Istanbul

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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 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport is 19 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport (average of R8 201). Flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 362). 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 27 February 2026.

When flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

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 27 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways from Durban to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 238 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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?

    Located just 29,2 km from the city centre, Durban King Shaka Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Durban. Booking flights from King Shaka Intl (DUR) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as R10 124, Emirates can have you in Istanbul Airport from Durban in 22h 15m. The distance from Durban to Istanbul Airport is about 7879 km.

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

    Currently priced at R8 281, Qatar Airways will fly you from Durban to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 170 and R10 285, respectively. You may be able to fly from Durban to Istanbul Airport for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    R4 428 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R5 652 and R6 037, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 510. While the most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for R9 265 on average, our data indicates R9 662 when flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    Durban to Istanbul Airport flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Maputo sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Durban to Istanbul Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Johannesburg. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Durban to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport (average of R8 201). Flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 362). 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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Fly from Durban to Istanbul on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Durban to Istanbul. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 February 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul
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Top 4 airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 281AverageR9 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 170AverageR11 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 285AverageR13 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 083AverageR12 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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