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Flights from Istanbul to Cairns

Find cheap airlines flights from Istanbul to Cairns

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Cairns, including Saudia, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Turkish Airlines.
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Find flight deals from Istanbul to Cairns for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $556 or round trip flights from $1,098.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Istanbul to Cairns

The distance between Istanbul and Cairns is about 13,462.1 km. The most popular month to Cairns is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$556
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,098
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance13,462.1 km
Popular airlineSaudia

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Cairns?

The cheapest time for Istanbul to Cairns flights: Nov 16 to Nov 23 — one way flight prices from $350.

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  • Jan

    284
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  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Cairns?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Saudia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Cairns is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Cairns on November 21, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $555.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Istanbul Airport to Cairns Airport (IST-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Istanbul is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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