Cheap flights from Durban to Istanbul from R5 364

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — IST
Jun 8 — Jun 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Istanbul

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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 9 May 2026.

Fri 19/612:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/613:45
IST
-
DUR
2 stops21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R10 318
Sun 21/612:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops29h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/611:40
IST
-
DUR
2 stops23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R10 351
Mon 22/612:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/613:45
IST
-
DUR
2 stops21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 614
Sat 1/812:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 15/813:45
IST
-
DUR
2 stops21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 728
Tue 23/612:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops29h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/720:05
IST
-
DUR
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R10 745
Wed 17/612:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/720:05
IST
-
DUR
2 stops15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 122
Thu 18/612:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/613:45
IST
-
DUR
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R11 352
Thu 18/618:40
DUR
-
IST
1 stop22h 15m
Emirates
Thu 25/619:35
IST
-
DUR
1 stop22h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/5R11 385
Fri 10/712:05
DUR
-
IST
2 stops22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/720:05
IST
-
DUR
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R11 417
Mon 14/918:40
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SAW
1 stop30h 10m
Emirates
Fri 18/914:05
SAW
-
DUR
1 stop27h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 8/5R13 074
Tue 1/1212:25
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-
SAW
2 stops22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/1213:40
SAW
-
DUR
2 stops22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R13 222
Fri 4/1219:10
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SAW
1 stop29h 55m
Emirates
Tue 8/1214:20
SAW
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DUR
1 stop27h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5R13 320

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 (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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 318

One-way from

R5 364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 302
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/6-28/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Durban to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 00m total
  • Durban to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R3 822 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 740 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 18/6

18:40-17:55

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 25/6

19:35-16:35

1 stop22h 00m

R11 385

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/9

12:05-11:55

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

20:05-10:35

2 stops15h 30m

R11 614

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - SAW

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/9

18:40-1:50

1 stop30h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 18/9

14:05-16:35

1 stop27h 30m

R13 074
Fastest return journey

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/9

18:40-14:25

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

23:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

R13 173

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

17:00-15:30

2 stops21h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 7/6

11:10-19:50

2 stops33h 40m

R14 206

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - SAW

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 1/8

7:00-13:05

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 15/8

14:05-16:35

1 stop27h 30m

R15 436

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/6

12:05-11:55

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 14/7

13:45-10:35

2 stops21h 50m

R16 224

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/7

12:05-18:35

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 20/7

4:30-10:35

3 stops31h 05m

R16 388

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - SAW

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/7

18:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 20/7

14:05-19:50

2 stops54h 45m

R16 470

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 20/6

12:05-11:55

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 20/7

4:30-10:35

3 stops31h 05m

R16 929

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Istanbul

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 30 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 R6 201). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 646). 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 9 May 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.

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

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 9 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, 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.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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?

    Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Durban to Istanbul in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 35m. The distance between Durban and Istanbul is about 7879 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 577 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and KLM, starting at R10 392 and R11 439 round-trip. Qatar Airways is 24% 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 534. Emirates flights start at R6 529 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R7 077 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Durban to Istanbul is generally R11 291, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 758. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R10 614 for that flight.

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai more than any other notable places. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul (average of R6 201). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 646). 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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Alternative routes for Durban 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 9 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 577AverageR10 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 392AverageR12 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR11 439AverageR13 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 738AverageR14 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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