Cheap flights from Istanbul to Cairns

One-way fares from $628 · IST → CNS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Cairns → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$628

AirAsia X · Sun, Jan 31

Cheapest month
January

from $628

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
18h 15m

13,470 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairns

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. January 2027 Cheapest $628
  2. February 2027 $726
  3. March 2027 $764

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia X
Depart17:20 Sun, Jan 31SAW → CNS 18h 15m · 2 stops
$628one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart15:15 Sat, Jan 30SAW → CNS 21h 40m · 3 stops
$708one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Cairns

Istanbul (IST) and Cairns (CNS) are about 13,470 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 18h 15m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $628, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $628 with AirAsia X, departing Sunday, January 31, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $628 to $764.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairns?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $628 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Cairns?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Cairns?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 18h 15m. Istanbul and Cairns are around 13,470 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Cairns?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia X, Ajet, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines.

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