Cheap flights from Durban to Istanbul from R10 272

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from Durban, with most prices found around R10 794. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, then departing from Durban during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 997.

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R12 900. 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 R15 973.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is at midday. Flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport during this time can be as low as R13 470. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R14 378 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Durban in the afternoon 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 686 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 289 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul 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 March 2026, prices for Durban to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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 968.

Flights connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 58m.

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