DUR - IST

R5 865 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest return fare
R9 710
Typical prices: R9 470-R11 826
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/3Thu 12/3
DUR - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R12 146
Typical prices: R12 995-R15 880
Turkish Airlines
Fri 22/5Thu 28/5
DUR - IST • Direct
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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from R9 710 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Durban and Istanbul. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Johannesburg (JNB)
Cheapest • Avg R16 233 (return)
Johannesburg (JNB)
Shortest trip • 12h 56m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 6% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Durban to Istanbul (DUR-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Durban to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Durban to Istanbul

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 12:20
DUR
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IST
22h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 10:55
IST
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DUR
22h 05m
2 stops
R9 710Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 19
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 12:20
DUR
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IST
22h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 10:55
IST
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DUR
22h 05m
2 stops
R9 758Qatar Airways
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 11:15
DUR
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IST
22h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:35
IST
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DUR
21h 50m
2 stops
R9 871Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:30
DUR
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IST
22h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 17:10
IST
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DUR
25h 45m
1 stop
R10 143Emirates
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 17:55
DUR
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IST
22h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 16:35
IST
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DUR
25h 10m
1 stop
R10 175Emirates
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 11:15
DUR
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IST
22h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:35
IST
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DUR
15h 30m
2 stops
R10 383Qatar Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 11:15
DUR
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IST
22h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:35
IST
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DUR
21h 50m
2 stops
R10 399Qatar Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25
DUR
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IST
18h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 16:35
IST
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DUR
25h 10m
1 stop
R10 431Emirates
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 7:20
DUR
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IST
18h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:35
IST
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DUR
21h 50m
2 stops
R10 447Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 17:55
DUR
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IST
22h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 16:35
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DUR
25h 10m
1 stop
R10 480Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Durban to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Durban to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost R10 399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 755 and R12 402 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 865
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Durban to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Durban to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Durban to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport was R5 865 for a one-way ticket and R9 710 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    Durban airport is called Durban King Shaka Intl and the only airport in Istanbul Airport is Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Durban to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Durban and Istanbul Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Durban to Istanbul, Qatar Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R9 905 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 474 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Durban is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Durban with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Durban up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R5 925 or less one-way and R10 607 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Durban to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3528 reviews
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
8,0Comfort
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Awful experience in Indigo, check in lines were very long with inadequate staffing. Had to wait in a warm stuffy plane on the tarmac as the flight was delayed.

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

It was disapointing during the wait in Cancun. It took several hours to clean and they told us during that time we could not stand, use the bathroom, have service etc.

I was asked window seat on check in in Dar-es-Salaam. The person on the deck told me "yes, no problem", but gave me 10e and 25b seats! Better just to say "no"

Turkish Airlines inflight crew was very good, however the ground crew was not very helpful. I had booked a wheelchair for my mother from Islamabad and she received the service there, but then there was no chair on arrival at Istanbul. The wheelchair crew said that they declined to take any person without a reservation and declined to help with the arrangement of a reservation. I had to use the airport buggy system to transport my mother who has limited mobility and needs a wheelchair. It was very disappointing and I hope they can provide manual wheelchair access to the public by a need basis, as sometimes there is a mix up or technical fault in the completion of the process, as it was in our case. Also, there can be an emergent need for passengers if they have illnesses like hypertension or diabetes. My mother has both hypertension and diabetes and has residual weakness after a stroke, therefore, she needs assistance. I hope that this text will be taken seriously and the administration makes the necessary changes. Thanks.

The crew is not focused on the guests but on their task!! No extra service. No business class amenities provided. A crew is not friendly if you ask for something extra, like tea. It takes 30 minutes, and you have to go them 3 reminders. Lack of friendliness, less but more of let me finish and go back to their group and Talk. Like a passenger is in on there way. So get your I gave you food just shut up

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

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