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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 27 agosto 2025.

Return from

$1,176

One-way from

$670

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,699

Good round-trip deal

$2,206 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,246 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 16/11-14/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 15m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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14/9
  • 14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 27 agosto 2025.

qua 5/1122:00SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
ter 16/1215:50IST - SYD
2 stops33h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 25/8$1,176
qua 29/1022:00SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
qui 6/1115:50IST - SYD
2 stops44h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 25/8$1,178
qua 5/1111:25SYD - IST
2 stops27h 15mChina Southern
sáb 13/1215:50IST - SYD
2 stops30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 25/8$1,187
sex 31/1011:25SYD - IST
2 stops27h 15mChina Southern
qui 6/1115:50IST - SYD
2 stops31h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 25/8$1,188
qua 29/1013:30SYD - IST
2 stops50h 40mChina Eastern
qua 5/1113:35IST - SYD
1 stop40h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8$1,213
qua 15/1021:20SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
seg 3/1115:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,221
sáb 1/1121:25SYD - IST
1 stop40h 45mSichuan Airlines
dom 14/1215:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,225
seg 20/1009:45SYD - IST
2 stops28h 15mChina Southern
sex 24/1014:45IST - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 26/8$1,228
sáb 18/1021:20SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
dom 2/1115:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,235
sex 17/1021:30SYD - IST
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
sáb 25/1014:00IST - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8$1,236
seg 20/1012:00SYD - IST
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
sex 24/1014:00IST - SYD
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8$1,238
sáb 13/911:20SYD - IST
2 stops26h 40mChina Eastern
qui 23/1014:00IST - SYD
2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8$1,239

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb 8/11

22:00-06:40

2 stops64h 40m

Istanbul

sáb 13/12

15:50-06:35

2 stops30h 45m

$1,187

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sex 31/10

11:25-06:40

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

qui 6/11

15:50-07:30

2 stops31h 40m

$1,188

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qua 15/10

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

seg 3/11

15:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,221

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb 1/11

21:25-06:10

1 stop40h 45m

Istanbul

dom 14/12

15:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,225

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb 18/10

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

dom 2/11

15:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,235

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sex 17/10

21:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Istanbul

sáb 25/10

14:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,236

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb 13/9

11:20-07:00

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

qui 23/10

14:00-08:40

2 stops34h 40m

$1,239

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qua 17/9

20:30-07:00

2 stops41h 30m

Istanbul

dom 19/10

14:00-09:30

3 stops35h 30m

$1,256

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 9/11

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

dom 23/11

13:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,258

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 2/11

14:20-13:30

2 stops31h 10m

Istanbul

qui 20/11

07:25-09:15

3 stops41h 50m

$1,281

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul Airport

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 22 August 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 evenings, 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 27 agosto 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
109 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
109 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
3,607 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
1,239 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
3,957 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
162 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

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, Air China 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 $98.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $1,187, however they can be found for as little as $64.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 35 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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