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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul Airport from $1,718

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — IST
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 February 2026.

Sun 3/511:00
CNS
-
IST
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/516:55
IST
-
CNS
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,718
Mon 16/309:45
CNS
-
IST
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/318:35
IST
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,742
Sun 3/518:15
CNS
-
IST
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 17/513:10
IST
-
CNS
1 stop20h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,799
Thu 9/712:10
CNS
-
IST
2 stops58h 25m
ANA
Wed 15/717:45
IST
-
CNS
2 stops63h 10m
ANA
Deal found 23/2$1,925
Wed 11/315:35
CNS
-
IST
2 stops29h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/320:05
IST
-
CNS
2 stops31h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,992
Fri 17/718:15
CNS
-
IST
1 stop45h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 31/713:10
IST
-
CNS
1 stop44h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,998

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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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,718

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,005
3/5-17/5
  • 3/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 15m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 16/3

09:45-11:50

2 stops33h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 22/3

18:35-05:45

2 stops28h 10m

$1,742

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sun 3/5

06:45-07:15

2 stops31h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 16/5

01:20-05:30

1 stop21h 10m

$1,762

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Thu 9/7

12:10-15:35

2 stops58h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 15/7

17:45-15:55

2 stops63h 10m

$1,925

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:35-14:25

2 stops29h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

20:05-10:45

2 stops31h 40m

$1,992

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:35-14:25

2 stops29h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

23:40-10:45

2 stops28h 05m

$2,005

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 16/3

19:15-16:55

3 stops52h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 22/3

17:55-05:45

3 stops28h 50m

$2,611

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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 27 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 29h 50m. Fly via ANA or Qantas Airways 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 $1,574 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at $1,927. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 22% 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,574Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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