R5 872 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Flights from Durban to Istanbul usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Durban to Istanbul:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 961 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with R14 882 for direct.

One-stop flights from Durban to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 1% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Durban to Istanbul route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R11 338 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R12 248, a difference of R911. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Misir Çarşisi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R11 516. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Durban to Istanbul takes 0h 00m, covering 12 637 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 459 to R87 753. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Durban to Istanbul are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 824, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 04m, compared to 19h 21m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 20h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Durban (Turkey Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around R171:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around R199:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from Durban to Istanbul range from R10 416 to R13 119, with an average of R11 516 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 416 counts as a good deal.