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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul from $1,189

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — IST
22 Apr — 29 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 23 March 2026.

Sun 12/419:00
CNS
-
IST
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/513:50
IST
-
CNS
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,750
Mon 4/511:00
CNS
-
IST
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/515:50
IST
-
CNS
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,853
Tue 28/420:10
CNS
-
IST
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/513:50
IST
-
CNS
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,902
Sat 31/1014:55
CNS
-
IST
2 stops34h 35m
Emirates
Wed 4/1116:25
IST
-
CNS
2 stops35h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 22/3$2,012
Tue 12/512:35
CNS
-
IST
2 stops35h 50m
Emirates
Wed 13/502:10
IST
-
CNS
2 stops37h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 18/3$2,031
Mon 6/412:35
CNS
-
IST
2 stops32h 50m
Emirates
Fri 10/416:25
IST
-
CNS
2 stops36h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 21/3$2,159

Find 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 (TR5). 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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,750

One-way from

$1,189

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,975
12/4-3/5
  • 12/4-3/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 15m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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4/4
  • 4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sun 12/4

19:00-12:35

2 stops48h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/5

13:50-05:30

2 stops32h 40m

$1,750

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Tue 28/4

20:10-12:35

2 stops47h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 1/5

13:50-22:40

2 stops25h 50m

$1,902

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Tue 12/5

12:35-17:25

2 stops35h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

02:10-22:45

2 stops37h 35m

$2,031
Fastest return journey

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 6/4

12:35-14:25

2 stops32h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 10/4

16:25-11:50

2 stops36h 25m

$2,159

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 4/5

19:00-18:35

2 stops30h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 11/5

13:10-17:00

1 stop44h 50m

$2,418

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Mon 6/4

11:40-17:40

1 stop37h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 10/4

16:55-09:50

2 stops33h 55m

$4,782

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sun 12/4

19:00-16:20

3 stops52h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 3/5

06:00-05:30

3 stops40h 30m

$6,045
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sat 4/4

09:20-06:20

2 stops28h 00m

$1,189

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sat 4/4

09:10-06:20

2 stops28h 10m

$1,304

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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 23 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Cairns to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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?

    For a flight from Cairns to Istanbul, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Cairns on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Istanbul in 35h 50m. Fly via Emirates to get the fastest option. Cairns and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 13469 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Istanbul round-trip from $1,594. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. Singapore Airlines is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,594Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,951Average$2,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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