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$1,927+ Direct flights to Istanbul

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Istanbul found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Thu 9/421:10SYD - IST
Nonstop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 21/515:50IST - SYD
Nonstop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,927
Mon 23/321:15SYD - IST
Nonstop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/415:50IST - SYD
Nonstop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$9,275
Wed 3/1221:15SYD - IST
Nonstop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1215:05IST - SYD
Nonstop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$9,679
Fri 1/521:10SYD - IST
Nonstop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/615:50IST - SYD
Nonstop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/11$9,690
Sun 14/1221:15SYD - IST
Nonstop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/115:05IST - SYD
Nonstop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11$10,049

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

21:10-11:40

Nonstop21h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 21/5

15:50-19:15

Nonstop20h 25m

$1,927

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

21:15-10:45

Nonstop21h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

15:50-19:15

Nonstop20h 25m

$9,275

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

21:15-10:45

Nonstop21h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

15:50-19:15

Nonstop20h 25m

$9,275

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

21:10-11:40

Nonstop21h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 23/6

15:50-19:15

Nonstop20h 25m

$9,275

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

21:10-11:40

Nonstop21h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

15:50-19:15

Nonstop20h 25m

$9,284

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

21:15-10:45

Nonstop21h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 10/12

15:05-19:20

Nonstop20h 15m

$9,679

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/1

21:15-10:45

Nonstop21h 30m

$2,522

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 7 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

5 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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