When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Istanbul is March . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 $56, while return flights cost around $99.

How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $2,159, however they can be found for as little as $99.

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 20 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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

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 mornings, 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 Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and China Eastern.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Istanbul takes 21 hours 30 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.

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.

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.

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).

Cheap Flights to Istanbul from $600

Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Return from	$1,404
One-way from	$600
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,657
Good round-trip deal	$7,308 or less

17/11-27/11
6 total stops
63h 05m total
Sydney to Istanbul

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2 total stops
40h 30m total
Sydney to Istanbul

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 October 2025.

Mon 17/1120:05SYD - IST

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1113:50IST - SYD

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,404

Tue 18/1112:00SYD - IST

1 stop28h 10mChina Eastern

Sun 30/1113:35IST - SYD

3 stops35h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/10$1,412

Tue 28/1021:15SYD - IST

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1120:00IST - SYD

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,418

Sat 15/1110:45SYD - IST

3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1120:00IST - SYD

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,421

Sun 2/1121:15SYD - IST

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1101:30IST - SYD

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,424

Thu 4/1207:15SYD - IST

3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1214:35IST - SYD

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,427

Mon 3/1121:30SYD - IST

1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1101:30IST - SYD

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,430

Wed 3/1220:05SYD - IST

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1206:05IST - SYD

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,431

Tue 4/1107:15SYD - IST

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1119:50IST - SYD

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,433

Mon 3/1120:05SYD - IST

3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1106:05IST - SYD

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,437

Sun 2/1114:20SYD - IST

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1106:05IST - SYD

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,440

Sun 2/1121:30SYD - IST

2 stops41h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 17/1113:35IST - SYD

3 stops37h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/10$1,448

Best flights to Istanbul Airport
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Istanbul Airport that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Wed 4/321:50SYD - IST

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/303:00IST - SYD

1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,636

Mon 30/310:30SYD - IST

1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines

Sat 11/417:30IST - SYD

1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,736

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1 stop42h 30mKorean Air

Mon 13/421:20IST - SYD

1 stop26h 00mKorean Air

Deal found 27/10$1,904

Mon 16/310:25SYD - IST

1 stop27h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 19/302:00IST - SYD

1 stop21h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,963

Thu 5/321:40SYD - IST

1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways

Sun 8/320:10IST - SYD

3 stops31h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10$2,035

Tue 31/310:30SYD - IST

1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines

Thu 9/417:30IST - SYD

1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,747

Tue 31/310:30SYD - IST

1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines

Sat 11/417:30IST - SYD

1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,771

Sun 9/1116:35SYD - IST

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1103:50IST - SYD

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$2,073

Mon 16/314:00SYD - IST

2 stops25h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 20/320:10IST - SYD

1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10$2,074

Tue 13/111:35SYD - IST

2 stops62h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/216:25IST - SYD

2 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$2,073

Sun 9/1116:35SYD - IST

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1103:50IST - SYD

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$2,082

Sun 9/1116:35SYD - IST

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1103:50IST - SYD

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$2,086