Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) 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 23 September 2026.
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R11 488
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R4 831 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Istanbul?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Istanbul?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul (average of R10 693). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 743). 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 23 September 2026.
When flying from Durban to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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 23 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from Durban 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.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Istanbul from 3 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Istanbul is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R8 929 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Turkish Airlines, starting at R10 213 and R12 351 round-trip. Qatar Airways is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Istanbul one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 639. Emirates flights start at R6 829 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R9 315 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul?
While on average a flight from Durban to Istanbul is generally R11 011, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 935. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R10 028 for that flight.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Istanbul?
Of the flights from Durban to Istanbul that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai. Doha follows Dubai in terms of the most common stopover location on Durban to Istanbul flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?
The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R563 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Istanbul flights?
Of the flights from Durban to Istanbul that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Johannesburg. Johannesburg is followed by Maputo in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Durban to Istanbul.
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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul (average of R10 693). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 743). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Durban. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 September 2026.
Discover the top 3 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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