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Connecting route · New Zealand → Turkiye

Flights from Auckland to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Shanghai, about 24h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 23h 54m
AKLISTDXB

Auckland to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey23h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AKL Dubai (DXB) IST
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~24h 01m
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2
AKL Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 15m
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3
AKL Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 29m
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4
AKL Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 58m
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5
AKL Doha (DOH) IST
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~24h 02m
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6
AKL Sydney (SYD) IST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~23h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
17,039 km10,581 miles
Journey time
23h 54mestimate
Time difference
-10hIstanbul vs Auckland
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
AKL → IST, SAW

Flights from Auckland to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Shanghai and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,039 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN) and Guangzhou (CAN). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Istanbul?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours behind Auckland.

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