Cheap flights from Durban to Istanbul from R5 786

DUR — IST
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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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Cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul

Mon 23/1119:05 -
1 stop25h 50m
Sun 6/1216:05 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 4/11R11 505
Wed 18/1119:05 -
1 stop25h 50m
Wed 25/1123:40 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 5/11R11 588
Mon 14/1214:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Mon 28/1223:55 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 9/11R12 033
Sun 20/1214:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Sat 26/120:05 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 5/11R12 972
Wed 18/1117:00 -
2 stops24h 40m
Wed 25/1113:50 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 5/11R13 203
Wed 18/1119:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Tue 24/113:10 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 5/11R13 220
Sun 6/1219:05 -
1 stop22h 25m
Tue 15/1223:40 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 5/11R13 731
Wed 18/1119:05 -
1 stop25h 50m
Wed 25/1120:05 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 5/11R14 060
Mon 23/1119:05 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sun 6/1216:05 -
2 stops19h 35m
Deal found 4/11R14 077
Tue 22/1212:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Tue 29/1220:05 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 7/11R14 505
Sat 5/1219:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sat 12/1223:40 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 5/11R14 851
Mon 23/1115:45 -
Nonstop13h 10m
Sat 5/122:00 -
Nonstop12h 45m
Deal found 4/11R14 901

Find flight deals from Durban to Istanbul

Round-trip from

R10 615

One-way from

R5 786

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R11 472
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Durban to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 55m total
  • Durban to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 312 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 501 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/12

14:15-5:00

1 stop13h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 28/12

23:55-13:25

1 stop14h 30m

R12 033

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/1

19:05-2:10

1 stop30h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 29/1

14:20-17:10

1 stop27h 50m

R13 055

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/11

19:05-21:55

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 25/11

20:05-16:20

2 stops21h 15m

R14 060

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 22/12

12:15-21:55

1 stop32h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 29/12

20:05-17:10

1 stop22h 05m

R14 505

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/12

17:00-21:25

2 stops27h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 28/12

9:00-10:40

2 stops50h 40m

R15 676

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/11

15:45-5:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 24/11

2:00-13:45

Nonstop12h 45m

R17 044

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/12

19:05-14:10

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 28/12

16:05-10:40

2 stops19h 35m

R18 263

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/12

11:15-17:35

2 stops53h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 27/12

20:05-17:10

1 stop22h 05m

R18 478

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/12

18:40-2:10

2 stops30h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 27/12

3:10-17:10

1 stop15h 00m

R19 417

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/12

19:05-2:10

1 stop30h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 27/12

3:10-17:10

1 stop15h 00m

R19 467

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul (average of R10 797). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 769). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Durban to Istanbul flights typically cost between R10 813 and R12 049 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 615 on Ethiopian Air (Feb 15–Feb 22).

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Istanbul?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines fly from Durban to Istanbul in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 55m. 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 R9 151 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Emirates, starting at R9 393 and R10 355 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 713. Emirates flights start at R6 937 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R9 463 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Durban to Istanbul is generally R9 856, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 184. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R10 615 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, Burj Khalifa, and Naif Souq more than any other notable places. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Naif Souq are located about 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 6,3 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R333 per day.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul (average of R10 797). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 769). 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 4 airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 151AverageR10 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 393AverageR12 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 355AverageR12 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 721AverageR15 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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