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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul Airport from $951

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — IST
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,042

One-way from

$951
19/6-2/8
  • 19/6-2/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 19/607:15CNS - IST
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/814:10IST - CNS
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,042
Mon 16/617:35CNS - IST
2 stops43h 40mChina Southern
Mon 4/816:00IST - CNS
2 stops36h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$2,273
Mon 16/610:20CNS - IST
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 3/809:50IST - CNS
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3$2,747
Sun 22/618:15CNS - IST
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 3/813:20IST - CNS
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,819
Mon 16/618:50CNS - IST
2 stops30h 05mEmirates
Wed 30/719:25IST - CNS
2 stops35h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$2,843
Tue 17/618:50CNS - IST
2 stops30h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 31/719:25IST - CNS
2 stops42h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$3,051
Fri 20/618:15CNS - IST
2 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Wed 30/717:55IST - CNS
2 stops40h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3$3,248
Sat 21/609:00CNS - IST
3 stops38h 20mKLM
Tue 5/817:05IST - CNS
3 stops29h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/3$4,188

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Cairns

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Thu 19/6

07:15-11:35

3 stops35h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 2/8

14:10-06:35

3 stops33h 25m

$2,042

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 16/6

17:35-06:15

2 stops43h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 4/8

16:00-11:35

2 stops36h 35m

$2,273

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 16/6

10:20-11:55

2 stops32h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 5/8

09:50-23:35

2 stops30h 45m

$2,747

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sun 22/6

18:15-08:30

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

13:20-17:00

1 stop20h 40m

$2,819

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 16/6

18:50-21:35

2 stops33h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 29/7

02:10-11:05

2 stops25h 55m

$2,843

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Tue 17/6

18:50-17:55

2 stops30h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 31/7

19:25-20:55

2 stops42h 30m

$3,051

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Fri 20/6

18:15-21:20

2 stops34h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 30/7

17:55-17:00

2 stops40h 05m

$3,248

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sat 21/6

09:00-16:20

3 stops38h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 5/8

17:05-06:00

3 stops29h 55m

$4,188

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sun 1/6

06:00-08:00

2 stops33h 00m

$951

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Istanbul Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Istanbul Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport 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 Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Istanbul?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Istanbul Airport is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at $2,747 and $2,819 round-trip.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns 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 Cairns to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from Cairns to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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 airline flying from Cairns to Istanbul

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,616Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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