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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cancún to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cancún to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Security lines at CUN are short and quick.
The new metro line at IST offers convenient access.
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Cheap Flights from Cancún to Istanbul (CUN-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cancún to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cancún to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cancún to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cancun to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cancún to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Cancun to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cancun, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancún to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cancún to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cancún to Istanbul Airport is August, where tickets cost $1,290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,682 and $1,560 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cancún to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,362 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cancún to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cancún to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cancún to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Security lines at CUN are short and quick. Avoid the longest line by heading to the back of the room for faster processing.

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The new metro line at IST offers convenient access to the city, running from 6 am to midnight with trains every 5 minutes.

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Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from Cancún to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cancún to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cancun to Istanbul flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cancun and Istanbul?

    A passport is required to fly from Cancun to Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cancun to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cancun to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cancun to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cancun and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cancun to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Cancun to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cancun to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cancun to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cancun to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Cancun is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cancun to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Cancun with another airline. Booking your flights between Cancun and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cancun to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Cancun up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cancún to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $785 or less one-way and $977 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cancun to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cancun to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cancun Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Cancún to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cancún to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cancún to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4088 reviews
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7.4Food
7.8Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
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flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

6.0 GoodAlan, Dec 2025
DXB - IST
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flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

I had ordered gluten free vegetarian but I got chicken instead. I wasn’t able to eat the meal. It’s hard not having food to eat when it’s an international flight. I don’t want to complain but when it’s a 14 hours flight. It would be nice to have something to eat.

Amazing service on board in business class. The lounges are also great. The inflight entertainment could do with a larger selection and the food choices more but overall, very pleased.

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cancun (CUN)
Istanbul (IST)