Cheap flights from Durban to Istanbul from R5 858

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from Durban, with most prices found around R10 630. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of January, then departing from Durban during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 727.

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R13 047. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Durban to Istanbul Airport for around R14 785.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport during this time can be as low as R13 373. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are R13 862 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Durban at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Fly from Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul for the best Durban King Shaka Intl - Istanbul flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Durban when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around R11 515 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Durban for as low as R10 500 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Durban to Istanbul Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Durban to Istanbul Airport flight.

As of September 2026, prices for Durban to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 25% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Qatar Airways and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Durban according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the lowest average return price of R11 069.

Flights connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 00m.

Johannesburg (JNB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 33m.

The number of flights available between Durban and Istanbul Airport is 1 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 14:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Durban and Istanbul Airport is 8 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.