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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul Airport from $2,254

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — IST
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,254

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,063
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Wed 11/306:00CNS - IST
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 15/313:50IST - CNS
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/10$2,254
Wed 11/311:35CNS - IST
2 stops33h 50mEmirates
Sat 14/301:55IST - CNS
2 stops25h 50mEmirates
Deal found 30/10$2,266

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CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:00-12:20

2 stops37h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

13:50-23:05

2 stops26h 15m

$2,254

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:35-14:25

2 stops33h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

01:55-10:45

2 stops25h 50m

$2,266

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Deals found on 30/10

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Istanbul Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 50% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Singapore Airlines from Cairns to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Istanbul?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Istanbul Airport in 33h 50m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Cairns to Istanbul Airport is about 13469 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Istanbul Airport is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,547 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at $2,087. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,547Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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