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$586+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

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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 December 2025.

Sat 27/1222:00SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
Wed 31/1214:10IST - SYD
1 stop35h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$1,611
Sat 27/1222:00SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
Tue 30/1215:20IST - SYD
2 stops45h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$1,622
Tue 9/1222:00SYD - IST
2 stops40h 40mChina Southern
Mon 29/1214:10IST - SYD
1 stop39h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$1,655
Tue 16/1215:15SYD - IST
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Wed 31/1214:10IST - SYD
1 stop22h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/12$1,727
Wed 24/1222:00SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
Wed 31/1214:10IST - SYD
1 stop22h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$1,765
Wed 24/1222:00SYD - IST
2 stops64h 40mChina Southern
Sat 27/1215:20IST - SYD
2 stops31h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/12$1,770
Thu 11/1208:50SYD - IST
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1215:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,828
Sat 27/1222:00SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
Thu 1/115:20IST - SYD
2 stops31h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12$1,836
Mon 22/1209:20SYD - IST
2 stops29h 20mChina Southern
Wed 31/1214:10IST - SYD
1 stop22h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 5/12$1,854

Find flight deals to Istanbul Airport

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 9 December 2025.

Return from

$1,400

One-way from

$586

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,169

Good round-trip deal

$1,582 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,185 or less
10/2-23/2
  • 10/2-23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 45m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($160 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 27/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,568

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,568

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 28/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,568

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 27/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,568

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

21:25-06:10

1 stop40h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 1/2

15:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,644

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

02:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,673

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

08:25-05:20

1 stop27h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

16:50-06:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,690

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

10:20-15:45

1 stop37h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

17:30-07:30

1 stop31h 00m

$1,768

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

21:45-12:55

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 6/3

14:00-17:55

1 stop19h 55m

$1,815

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

21:45-12:55

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 8/3

14:00-17:55

1 stop19h 55m

$1,815

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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 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 70 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 9 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Emirates, China Southern, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,086 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 $48, while return flights cost around $118.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $118, however they can be found for as little as $118.

  • 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 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. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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