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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul Airport from $2,039

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — IST
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,932

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,070
2/11-9/11
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 88h 25m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sun 2/1105:40CNS - IST
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1117:15IST - CNS
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$2,039
Sun 2/1118:35CNS - IST
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/1113:15IST - CNS
1 stop21h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/9$2,293

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Cairns

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sun 2/11

05:40-09:45

2 stops35h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 9/11

17:15-22:05

2 stops45h 50m

$2,039

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:35-18:30

2 stops37h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

01:55-10:45

2 stops25h 50m

$2,263

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sun 2/11

18:35-08:45

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 9/11

13:15-17:20

1 stop21h 05m

$2,293

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Deals found on 17/9

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It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Istanbul Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% 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 18 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,367 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,367 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,367 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1 airline.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Istanbul Airport in 37h 55m. Fly via Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Cairns to Istanbul Airport is about 13469 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $1,523 on this airline. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 26% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from Cairns to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Istanbul

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,523Average$1,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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