Cheap flights from Durban to Istanbul from R7 299

DUR — IST
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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 28/1214:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Mon 11/123:55 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 13/11R12 222
Mon 21/1214:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Mon 28/1223:55 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 13/11R12 340
Mon 21/1217:00 -
2 stops27h 25m
Mon 28/129:00 -
2 stops50h 40m
Deal found 13/11R13 739
Wed 30/1214:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Thu 31/120:05 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 11/11R14 868
Mon 28/1217:00 -
2 stops27h 25m
Mon 11/112:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 13/11R14 885
Wed 9/1211:15 -
1 stop23h 10m
Sun 13/122:00 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 13/11R15 003
Sun 27/1220:15 -
2 stops31h 45m
Sat 2/10:05 -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 12/11R15 627
Mon 28/1220:20 -
2 stops24h 05m
Mon 11/123:55 -
2 stops17h 15m
Deal found 13/11R16 318
Mon 21/1220:20 -
2 stops24h 05m
Mon 28/1223:55 -
2 stops22h 10m
Deal found 13/11R16 942
Sun 27/1214:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Sat 2/10:05 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 12/11R17 026
Wed 9/1219:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 14/1214:20 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 13/11R17 633
Tue 22/1217:00 -
2 stops27h 25m
Sat 26/1212:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 11/11R17 920

Find flight deals from Durban to Istanbul

Round-trip from

R10 688

One-way from

R7 299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R11 733
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Durban to Istanbul
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 31/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • Durban to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 089 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 796 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

Sun 31/1

19:05-21:55

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 299

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/11

19:05-18:30

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 400

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/11

8:40-7:00

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 754

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/1

15:30-12:20

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 771

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/11

19:05-2:10

1 stop30h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 833

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/11

13:25-12:30

2 stops22h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 592

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/2

14:15-5:00

1 stop13h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 22/2

23:55-13:25

1 stop14h 30m

R10 755

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/1

14:15-5:00

1 stop13h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 9/2

0:05-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

R10 890
Fastest return journey

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/1

15:45-5:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 800

DurbanIstanbul

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - IST Istanbul

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/11

15:45-5:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 851

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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

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 R11 059). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 172). 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 R11 059 and R12 306 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 688 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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

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, KLM, and Emirates fly from Durban to Istanbul in about 13h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 45m. 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 388 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Ethiopian Air, starting at R10 591 and R10 994 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 820. Emirates flights start at R7 095 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R9 678 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Durban to Istanbul is generally R10 080, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 324. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R10 755 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 R341 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 R11 059). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 172). 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 359AverageR11 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 607AverageR13 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 590AverageR12 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 010AverageR15 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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