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$594+ 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 9 February 2026.

Thu 19/312:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 31/314:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops59h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2$1,128
Mon 23/309:20
SYD
-
IST
2 stops29h 20m
China Southern
Mon 30/316:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop20h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$1,140
Tue 10/312:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 18/313:35
IST
-
SYD
3 stops33h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2$1,143
Sun 3/510:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 18/514:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2$1,144
Wed 1/421:20
SYD
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 6/415:40
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,147
Thu 9/414:15
SYD
-
IST
1 stop23h 00m
China Southern
Thu 21/516:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop20h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 9/2$1,148
Wed 25/321:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Wed 1/414:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/2$1,151
Sun 3/510:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 21/514:00
IST
-
SYD
2 stops59h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2$1,154
Wed 11/321:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 15/313:35
IST
-
SYD
1 stop40h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/2$1,155
Wed 8/410:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 23/414:00
IST
-
SYD
2 stops34h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/2$1,161
Thu 7/511:20
SYD
-
IST
2 stops51h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 17/514:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2$1,164

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 9 February 2026.

Return from

$1,128

One-way from

$594

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,480

Good round-trip deal

$1,705 or less

Good one-way deal

$912 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 19/3-31/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

Thu 7/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

14:00-12:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,144

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

14:00-12:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,144

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

21:25-06:10

1 stop40h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 22/3

15:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,187

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 27/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,247

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 1/5

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,247

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

21:30-08:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

13:35-07:20

2 stops57h 45m

$1,265

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,298

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,366

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 18/4

14:00-12:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,379

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

21:30-08:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 18/4

14:00-12:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,480

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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 30 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 9 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andChina Southern. 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
3,730 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
3,730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
1,389 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
137 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
4,210 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
192 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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 $43, while return flights cost around $168.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $1,811, however they can be found for as little as $168.

  • 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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