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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul 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
7 Dec — 14 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 (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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,254

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,273
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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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 November 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 7 November 2025.

Wed 11/306:00CNS - IST
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 15/313:50IST - CNS
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$2,254
Wed 11/311:35CNS - IST
2 stops41h 20mEmirates
Sat 14/301:55IST - CNS
2 stops25h 50mEmirates
Deal found 5/11$2,265

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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

11:35-21:55

2 stops41h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

01:55-10:45

2 stops25h 50m

$2,265

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Deals found on 5/11

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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 7 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Istanbul 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.

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 7 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 37h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. Cairns and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 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 round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Istanbul round-trip from $1,563. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. Singapore Airlines is priced at 27% 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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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 7 November 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,563Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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