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$652+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 March 2026.

Sun 24/519:40
SYD
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Sun 31/515:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop40h 50m
Air China
Deal found 22/3$1,137
Wed 20/506:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Emirates
Sun 31/519:35
IST
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3$1,179
Tue 9/610:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops51h 30m
China Southern
Thu 11/600:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop35h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 27/3$1,180
Mon 18/508:45
SYD
-
IST
2 stops28h 50m
China Southern
Thu 4/600:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 24/3$1,182
Wed 22/414:45
SYD
-
IST
2 stops34h 10m
Emirates
Wed 29/416:25
IST
-
SYD
1 stop30h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3$1,183
Sun 10/521:45
SYD
-
IST
1 stop31h 25m
China Southern
Sat 30/500:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop35h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 27/3$1,198
Sun 10/521:45
SYD
-
IST
1 stop31h 25m
China Southern
Mon 25/500:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop24h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 27/3$1,202
Sun 10/521:45
SYD
-
IST
1 stop31h 25m
China Southern
Sun 17/514:20
IST
-
SYD
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/3$1,217
Sun 26/410:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Wed 6/514:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/3$1,221
Sat 18/421:10
SYD
-
IST
1 stop27h 45m
Emirates
Sat 9/518:35
IST
-
SYD
2 stops28h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3$1,222

Find flight deals to Istanbul Airport

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 March 2026.

Return from

$1,137

One-way from

$652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,552

Good round-trip deal

$6,998 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,456 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 24/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 84h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 8/9

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,371

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 18/8

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,469

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

20:50-12:35

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 8/7

14:10-06:10

1 stop33h 00m

$1,533

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/7

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,604

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

10:00-07:00

3 stops52h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 25/4

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,638

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 31/8

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,693

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

10:05-08:00

3 stops52h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,736
Fastest return journey

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:45-11:15

1 stop21h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

13:45-17:10

1 stop20h 25m

$1,770

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/6

10:00-08:00

2 stops53h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 11/8

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,912

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/6

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,916

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When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 27 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Qatar Airways,China Southern, andTurkish Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,288 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost $48, while return flights cost around $295.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $305, however they can be found for as little as $295.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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