Question 1

How long is the flight from Durban to Istanbul?

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Airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and KLM fly from Durban to Istanbul in about 18h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. The distance between Durban and Istanbul is about 7879 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 2

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

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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 118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Turkish Airlines, starting at R11 073 and R11 155 round-trip. Qatar Airways is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Istanbul?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 50 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.

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Durban to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Istanbul?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Istanbul?

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While on average a flight from Durban to Istanbul is generally R11 792, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 734. When looking at the most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R10 831 for that flight.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durban to Istanbul?

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Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Durban to Istanbul.

Question 10

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

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Of the flights from Durban to Istanbul that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Maputo follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Durban to Istanbul flights.

Question 11

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

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Of the flights from Durban to Istanbul that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Johannesburg. Johannesburg is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Durban to Istanbul.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to Istanbul?

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Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 32%.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Istanbul?

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Find a great deal and save up to 14% by booking at least 51 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Durban to Istanbul within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R11 692.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Istanbul?

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Istanbul from Durban. Prices for February average R12 214 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R9 125. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to IST?

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When flying from Durban to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to Istanbul?

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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.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Durban to Istanbul?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Istanbul.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Istanbul?

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Durban to Istanbul?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Durban to Istanbul via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Durban to Istanbul?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Durban to Istanbul for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Durban to Istanbul with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Durban to Istanbul with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Durban to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Durban to Istanbul flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R10 444
One-way from	R5 978
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 220

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 118	AverageR10 319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 073	AverageR12 649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 155	AverageR13 220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 637	AverageR13 920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

Cheap flights from Durban to Istanbul from R5 978

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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