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$456+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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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 28 January 2026.

Tue 10/312:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 3/414:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,149
Fri 15/514:15
SYD
-
IST
1 stop23h 00m
China Southern
Wed 20/516:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop20h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1$1,151
Sat 23/511:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 20/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,153
Sun 17/521:45
SYD
-
IST
2 stops39h 45m
China Southern
Thu 21/500:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop29h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1$1,163
Sat 14/313:30
SYD
-
IST
2 stops50h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 29/314:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,164
Sun 24/520:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 21/614:00
IST
-
SYD
2 stops59h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/1$1,166
Sat 14/322:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
China Southern
Sat 21/314:10
IST
-
SYD
1 stop22h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 28/1$1,170
Tue 10/307:00
SYD
-
IST
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/313:35
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,185
Wed 11/321:25
SYD
-
IST
1 stop40h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 15/315:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,186
Fri 27/221:25
SYD
-
IST
1 stop40h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 6/315:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,192

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 28 January 2026.

Return from

$1,149

One-way from

$456

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,713

Good round-trip deal

$1,505 or less

Good one-way deal

$922 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/3-3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 40m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($119 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 January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 13/3

13:35-11:00

2 stops61h 25m

$1,163

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

13:30-08:10

2 stops50h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 29/3

14:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,164

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

10:05-08:00

3 stops52h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,166

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

21:25-06:10

1 stop40h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

15:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,186

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:00-08:10

3 stops54h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 17/3

11:00-13:35

2 stops42h 35m

$1,212

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 3/4

14:00-09:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,265

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

10:05-08:00

3 stops52h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 17/6

14:00-07:40

2 stops58h 40m

$1,275

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

11:25-06:40

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 28/3

15:20-07:25

2 stops32h 05m

$1,336

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

14:15-06:15

1 stop23h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 10/8

16:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

$1,339

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

20:40-08:20

1 stop43h 40m

$456

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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 23 January 2026.

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.

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 28 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, 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
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
3,731 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
1,376 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
7.3
Good
4,209 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
191 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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 $45, while return flights cost around $252.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $975, however they can be found for as little as $252.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 15 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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