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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 30 July 2026.

Mon 26/1021:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1113:35
IST
-
SYD
1 stop40h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,288
Mon 19/1021:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 16/1113:35
IST
-
SYD
1 stop40h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7$1,289
Sun 2/810:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 29/814:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,291
Mon 14/911:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 30/914:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,292
Wed 2/910:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 30m
China Southern
Mon 7/915:30
IST
-
SYD
2 stops44h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 25/7$1,294
Tue 11/811:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 7/914:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7$1,298
Fri 14/820:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 19/814:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7$1,299
Fri 28/820:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 21/914:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,301
Tue 1/911:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 14/914:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,302
Sat 15/811:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 31/814:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,304
Tue 25/811:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 1/914:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/7$1,308
Fri 16/1011:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 26/1013:35
IST
-
SYD
1 stop40h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,309

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 30 July 2026.

Return from

$1,284

One-way from

$763

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,636

Good round-trip deal

$1,874 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,141 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 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

Sat 15/8

10:00-08:10

2 stops53h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 31/8

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,620

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

10:25-17:40

2 stops39h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 18/11

18:30-10:20

2 stops31h 50m

$1,829

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

14:45-17:25

1 stop33h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 17/9

15:50-19:10

1 stop20h 20m

$1,925

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

11:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

14:00-08:05

3 stops35h 05m

$1,981

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/9

14:50-06:20

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 13/10

20:05-07:55

2 stops27h 50m

$2,133

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

20:10-14:25

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

16:25-22:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,261

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

19:15-12:20

2 stops25h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 28/10

13:50-21:25

2 stops23h 35m

$2,305

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

12:10-16:55

2 stops36h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 9/11

17:55-09:45

3 stops31h 50m

$2,343

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

06:00-01:10

1 stop26h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 10/10

23:30-07:05

1 stop23h 35m

$2,456
Fastest return journey

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

06:00-01:10

1 stop26h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 7/10

02:10-07:05

1 stop20h 55m

$2,458

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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 30 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Türkiye (Turkey), such as China Southern,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. 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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,496 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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 $44, while return flights cost around $156.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $159, however they can be found for as little as $156.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 25 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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