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Flights from Wellington to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Istanbul. 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
WLGISTSYD

Wellington to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey23h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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
WLG Sydney (SYD) IST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~23h 59m
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2
WLG Melbourne (MEL) IST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
-10hIstanbul vs Wellington
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
WLG → IST, SAW

Flights from Wellington to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Istanbul?
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 Wellington to Istanbul?
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 Wellington and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Wellington and Istanbul?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours behind Wellington.

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