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Flights from Istanbul to Wellington

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Wellington. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 23h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 23h 59m
ISTWLGSYD

Istanbul to Wellington at a glance

Fastest journey23h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Wellington

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

1
IST Sydney (SYD) WLG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Same alliance ~23h 59m
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2
IST Melbourne (MEL) WLG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Same alliance ~24h 01m
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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
17,170 km10,663 miles
Journey time
23h 59mestimate
Time difference
+10hWellington vs Istanbul
Currency in Wellington
NZD
Airports
IST, SAW → WLG

Flights from Istanbul to Wellington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Wellington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney and Melbourne. 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 Istanbul to Wellington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,170 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Wellington?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Wellington?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Wellington?
Wellington is 10 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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