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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 30 April 2025.

Return from

$1,244

One-way from

$735

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,872

Good round-trip deal

$1,651 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,139 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/5-21/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 110h 20m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 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 30 April 2025.

Fri 1/811:20SYD - IST
3 stops51h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 31/814:00IST - SYD
3 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,235
Fri 8/819:40SYD - IST
1 stop43h 00mAir China
Fri 22/814:45IST - SYD
1 stop41h 05mAir China
Deal found 29/4$1,237
Sat 3/520:20SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/515:40IST - SYD
1 stop39h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,312
Thu 10/709:15SYD - IST
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/807:30IST - SYD
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,344
Tue 2/922:10SYD - IST
1 stop25h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 10/901:40IST - SYD
1 stop21h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,360
Sun 11/521:45SYD - IST
2 stops39h 15mChina Southern
Sat 14/616:00IST - SYD
2 stops31h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$1,376
Wed 4/609:30SYD - IST
1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines
Wed 9/717:30IST - SYD
1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,529
Mon 5/521:30SYD - IST
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/514:10IST - SYD
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,530
Wed 30/406:00SYD - IST
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Tue 20/523:20IST - SYD
1 stop35h 00mEmirates
Deal found 29/4$1,624

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

11:20-08:00

3 stops51h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

14:00-07:40

3 stops58h 40m

$1,244

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 11/5

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,312

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/7

09:15-06:10

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 22/8

07:30-07:50

2 stops41h 20m

$1,344

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

21:45-06:00

2 stops39h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 14/6

16:00-06:25

2 stops31h 25m

$1,376

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

09:30-16:10

1 stop37h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 9/7

17:30-07:30

1 stop31h 00m

$1,529

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

21:30-13:05

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 11/5

14:10-18:00

1 stop20h 50m

$1,530

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

22:10-16:35

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 23/6

01:40-10:00

1 stop25h 20m

$1,600

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/5

20:45-11:35

3 stops45h 50m

$735

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

$760

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

21:30-13:05

1 stop22h 35m

$1,074

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 78 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.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Istanbul takes 21 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Southern.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $890

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $823

China Southern

China Southern

From $671

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $708

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul are Air China, Sichuan Airlines and China Southern.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul, such as ANA, Asiana Airlines and Garuda Indonesia. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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 $58, while return flights cost around $211.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $1,441, however they can be found for as little as $135.

  • 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 50 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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