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Cheap flights from Cairns to Istanbul from $1,258

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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — IST
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
1 adult

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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,855

One-way from

$1,258
9/8-16/8
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 50m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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12/12
  • 12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Cairns to Istanbul
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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 June 2025.

Sat 9/807:15CNS - IST
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/814:10IST - CNS
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,855
Sat 9/818:40CNS - IST
2 stops30h 15mEmirates
Fri 15/802:10IST - CNS
2 stops32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/6$2,235
Wed 6/818:15CNS - IST
1 stop45h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 13/813:20IST - CNS
1 stop44h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/6$2,859
Wed 6/813:40CNS - IST
3 stops58h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 13/817:35IST - CNS
3 stops36h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6$5,180

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sat 9/8

07:15-13:40

3 stops37h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 16/8

14:10-06:35

3 stops33h 25m

$1,855

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Sat 9/8

18:40-17:55

2 stops30h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 15/8

02:10-17:50

2 stops32h 40m

$2,235

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Wed 6/8

18:15-08:30

1 stop45h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 13/8

13:20-17:00

1 stop44h 40m

$2,859

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Wed 6/8

13:40-16:40

3 stops58h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 13/8

17:35-12:55

3 stops36h 20m

$5,180

CairnsIstanbul

CNS - IST

CNSIST

Cairns

Fri 12/12

19:15-06:05

2 stops41h 50m

$1,258

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Deals found on 25/6

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Istanbul

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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 27 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Istanbul at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% 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 27 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andBritish Airways 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
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,071 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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. 1 airline has flights to Istanbul from Cairns on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Istanbul round-trip from $2,235. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $2,859, and British Airways, from $5,180.

  • 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Cairns to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,337). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,553Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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