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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul Airport from $1,957

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

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$1,957
1/4-4/4
  • 1/4-4/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 101h 35m 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/410:00CNS - IST
3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/407:30IST - CNS
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,957
Mon 7/418:15CNS - IST
1 stop45h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 14/413:25IST - CNS
1 stop44h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,592
Mon 7/412:15CNS - IST
2 stops33h 10mEmirates
Sun 13/402:10IST - CNS
2 stops26h 25mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$2,725

Find flights from Cairns to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Tue 1/4

10:00-13:20

3 stops58h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 4/4

07:30-09:45

3 stops43h 15m

$1,957

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 7/4

18:15-08:30

1 stop45h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 14/4

13:25-17:00

1 stop44h 35m

$2,592

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 7/4

12:15-14:25

2 stops33h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 13/4

02:10-11:35

2 stops26h 25m

$2,725

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,592 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at $2,725.

  • 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$1,593Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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