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$781+ 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 13 July 2026.

Tue 4/810:05
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Tue 25/815:30
IST
-
SYD
2 stops33h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 11/7$1,324
Wed 5/820:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 2/914:00
IST
-
SYD
2 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/7$1,327
Thu 19/1112:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 20/1113:35
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/7$1,329
Sun 9/820:20
SYD
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 30/815:40
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,337
Sun 2/820:20
SYD
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 25/815:40
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,339
Sat 1/811:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 14/814:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/7$1,342
Tue 21/721:45
SYD
-
IST
1 stop40h 30m
China Southern
Wed 12/814:20
IST
-
SYD
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 12/7$1,343
Sun 23/810:05
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Fri 4/914:20
IST
-
SYD
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 12/7$1,346
Fri 23/1011:05
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Fri 30/1014:10
IST
-
SYD
1 stop22h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 13/7$1,347
Mon 24/821:45
SYD
-
IST
1 stop40h 30m
China Southern
Mon 7/914:20
IST
-
SYD
1 stop35h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 10/7$1,350

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 13 July 2026.

Return from

$1,324

One-way from

$781

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,629

Good one-way deal

$1,142 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/8-25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul.
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SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

11:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 8/8

14:00-08:05

3 stops59h 05m

$1,477

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 7/8

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,599

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

$1,721

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 14/10

14:00-09:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,724

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

20:45-18:35

1 stop28h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 17/9

20:05-06:30

1 stop27h 25m

$1,756
Fastest return journey

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/9

21:05-11:20

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 14/10

15:50-20:10

1 stop20h 20m

$1,901

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

20:45-12:15

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 13/9

13:45-22:20

2 stops25h 35m

$1,918

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

10:00-08:10

3 stops53h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,923

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

17:45-11:55

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 30/10

20:10-06:50

1 stop26h 40m

$1,966

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

10:05-08:10

3 stops53h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 4/9

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$2,088

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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 13 July 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,442 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,742 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,475 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
158 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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 $67, 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, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 5 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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