DUR - IST

R5 406 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Durban to Istanbul departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Istanbul Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Durban to Istanbul.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Durban to Istanbul.
Travellers love KAYAK
41 299 237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 14% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R11 010
Typical prices: R10 459-R12 111
Qatar Airways
Mon 24/8Mon 31/8
DUR - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R15 677
Turkish Airlines
Mon 24/8Sun 30/8
DUR - IST • Direct
Top airlines
Cheapest • from R11 010 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Durban and Istanbul. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg R12 049 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 00m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 6% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Istanbul!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Durban to Istanbul

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 12:15
DUR
-
IST
23h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 17:40
IST
-
DUR
22h 35m
2 stops
R11 010Qatar Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 14:25
DUR
-
IST
18h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 17:10
IST
-
DUR
25h 45m
1 stop
R11 141Emirates
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 21:35
DUR
-
IST
25h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:35 - 16:35
IST
-
DUR
22h 00m
1 stop
R11 256Emirates
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25
DUR
-
IST
18h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:35 - 16:35
IST
-
DUR
22h 00m
1 stop
R11 289Emirates
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 27
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25
DUR
-
IST
18h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:35 - 16:35
IST
-
DUR
22h 00m
1 stop
R11 404Emirates
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 12:15
DUR
-
IST
23h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:35
IST
-
DUR
15h 30m
2 stops
R11 651Qatar Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25
DUR
-
IST
18h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:30 - 16:35
IST
-
DUR
18h 05m
1 stop
R11 766Emirates
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 21:35
DUR
-
IST
25h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:30 - 16:35
IST
-
DUR
18h 05m
1 stop
R11 897Emirates
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 21:35
DUR
-
IST
25h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 16:35
IST
-
DUR
25h 10m
1 stop
R12 045Emirates
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 17:55
DUR
-
IST
22h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:30 - 16:35
IST
-
DUR
18h 05m
1 stop
R12 078Emirates
Booking Insights

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 August.

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 February, where tickets cost R10 813 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 738 and R12 801 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 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 406
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 406 for a one-way ticket and R11 010 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, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to Istanbul are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R11 607 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 746 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • 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 R7 526 or less one-way and R14 050 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Durban to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3601 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
Airline reviews

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
Read more Emirates reviews

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

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.

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

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

The baggage service at Malpensa was the worst ever. We wanted for over an hour without any information, they broke my suitcase, and the services of the local luggage services company was below any usual services level of a KLM partner.

Delay, luggage didn’t arrive. Had to go the next day to collect it

The plane. Airbus A330-200. Comfortable for a 7-hour flight. Seats seemed to have more legroom. I was in row 17. Flight was operated by Delta but was better than expected.

Pretty bad. Food was awful. drinks were scarce, as if drinking an extra drink would ruin the airline. attendants were not very helpful. likely Dutch "directedness" (I cannot be bothered). Crammed flight. Entertainment in very minimal dosage. Almost all old movies and series with 1-3 episodes only. Very limited number of options available. Jesus!! it seems you need to bring your own entertainment these days even of flights that are 13 hrs long!! I would and I will avoid in the future!

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

The worst airline. Cancelled flight 30 min before boarding and rebooked on flight after 3 days.

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

I paid for the seat and found out that the seat doesn't recline. The staff didn't help in arranging an alternative.

Turkish airline does not care if the business class senior person has to go from one terminal to another. no guidance, no trolley, I would not travel on this airline again and also tell my friends.

Amazing! One of the best kept secrets in air travel!

We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

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.

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.

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Not so good. Issues with seat assignments, unruly lines during check-in, half a sandwich on an international flight. I was originally supposed to be on Qatar airways, but it was switched to Indigo after I bought my tickets. They wouldn't even let me get seat assignments from the US to Mumbai. I was automatically assigned seats, and a middle one at that. Terrible.

I didn’t not pay to fly with American Airlines!!!!!!!they are the worst!!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Durban to Istanbul

Information on your arrival and departure airports