$780+ 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 25/7. 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 14 June 2026.

Mon 27/711:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 12/814:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/6$1,349
Fri 18/910:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 16/1014:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/6$1,355
Sun 9/820:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 6/914:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/6$1,356
Wed 2/910:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 23/1014:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/6$1,358
Fri 24/711:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 18/814:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/6$1,359
Fri 23/1016:40
SYD
-
IST
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/1014:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,362
Sun 6/920:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 19/914:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/6$1,363
Mon 5/1021:35
SYD
-
IST
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 25/1014:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,366
Sun 23/820:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 16/1014:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/6$1,369
Mon 3/811:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 16/814:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/6$1,370
Tue 1/911:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 18/1014:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/6$1,372
Sun 2/810:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Wed 2/914:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/6$1,373

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 14 June 2026.

Return from

$1,349

One-way from

$780

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,691

Good round-trip deal

$2,205 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,178 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/7-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

11:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 10/8

14:00-12:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,460

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/7

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 10/8

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,481

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,584

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

11:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 12/10

14:00-09:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,721

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

10:05-08:10

3 stops53h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 19/7

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,723

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

20:10-14:25

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 28/7

01:50-06:05

1 stop21h 15m

$1,803

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/7

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 21/7

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,897
Fastest return journey

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

15:50-07:00

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 16/11

13:50-20:55

2 stops23h 05m

$1,956

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/7

20:30-08:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 5/8

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$2,186

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

14:45-14:25

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 1/10

16:25-17:30

1 stop42h 05m

$2,359

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/6

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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 14 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving 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.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

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 $62, while return flights cost around $127.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $368, however they can be found for as little as $127.

  • 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 (18 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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