How to get fromChristchurch to Istanbulby plane, shuttle, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Istanbul by plane, shuttle, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly Christchurch International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Istanbul (IST)plane CHC - IST
28h 14m
₺45,224–70,224
Fly Christchurch International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane CHC - ESB
2. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain
36h 43m
₺27,984–86,290
Fly Christchurch International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CHC - SAW
32h 11m
₺31,227–110,247
Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Istanbul (IST)plane NSN - IST
35h 22m
₺41,754–148,153
Fly Christchurch International Airport to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane CHC - EDO
2. Take the bus from Edremit Terminal to Bandırma İDObus
3. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry
38h 45m
₺51,642–171,992
Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle
2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Istanbul (IST)plane HKK - IST
36h 33m
₺34,668–100,668

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Istanbul (IST) flights

24Weekly Planes

27h 37mAverage Duration

₺22,135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,110.4 km
Duration: 28h 14m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Istanbul, Turkey?

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Merdan Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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