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$598+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, 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 14 November 2025.

Return from

$1,442

One-way from

$598

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,607

Good round-trip deal

$7,355 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/3-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 20m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul.
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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 14 November 2025.

Mon 17/1120:05SYD - IST
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1114:35IST - SYD
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,439
Tue 18/1107:15SYD - IST
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1215:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,441
Wed 26/1106:35SYD - IST
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1215:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,444
Sat 22/1111:15SYD - IST
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1206:05IST - SYD
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,460
Thu 13/1121:30SYD - IST
1 stop23h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 20/1119:50IST - SYD
1 stop38h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,482
Sat 15/1121:25SYD - IST
1 stop40h 45mSichuan Airlines
Fri 28/1115:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,523

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

15:55-06:05

1 stop22h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

20:15-11:35

2 stops32h 20m

$1,466

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

15:55-06:05

1 stop22h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 6/4

04:35-19:30

2 stops31h 55m

$1,476

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

13:35-13:30

2 stops31h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

01:55-06:15

1 stop20h 20m

$1,592

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

22:00-06:40

2 stops40h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 30/1

15:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,596

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

16:10-08:45

1 stop24h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 20/3

13:15-07:40

1 stop34h 25m

$1,627

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

02:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,663

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

02:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,663

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 6/4

01:40-10:00

1 stop25h 20m

$1,671

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

22:15-06:05

1 stop39h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 30/3

01:40-07:25

1 stop21h 45m

$1,671

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

02:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,683

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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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 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 82 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 14 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as China Southern, Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
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Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
1,296 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
4,043 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
177 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

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.

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 $57, while return flights cost around $198.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $465, however they can be found for as little as $198.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 20 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. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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