R5 858 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport – Compare and Save

Flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

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 Airport:

• 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 R10 891 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with R14 847 for direct.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 0% 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 10% on the Durban to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R11 327 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R12 463, a difference of R1 136. 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 Airport are Istanbul City Centre, Taksim Square, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of R11 611. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Durban to Istanbul Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 12 682 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 435 to R81 280. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Durban to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 806, which is 6% 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 18h 14m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 19h 30m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R170 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Durban to Istanbul Airport range from R10 710 to R13 125, with an average of R11 611 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 710 counts as a good deal.