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, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $1,436, however they can be found for as little as $98.

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 (18 hours 25 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).

What is the best way to travel around Istanbul?

Several major car-rental companies have desks at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are metro, bus and taxi services to the city. There is an express bus service called Havas, which departs every 30 minutes. If you have lots of luggage, take the metro to Aksaray and a taxi from there as it can be tricky negotiating a busy tram otherwise. Walking is the best way to see this beautiful city. Another wonderful way of getting around is to take a ferry or catamaran along the Golden Horn or up the Bosphorus. It’s cheap to travel by public transport. The fast-growing metro system (underground and trains) saves you from the traffic jams, but travelling by tram will give you a great view of Istanbul. There is a comprehensive bus system, however traffic congestion makes it a slow way of getting around. The Akbil electronic transit pass is valid on buses, trams, light rail, funiculars and ferry boats. Dolmuses (shared minibus taxis) are more comfortable than the metropolitan buses and cheaper than taxis. They can be hailed along their route or at a stand. When you board, tell the driver where you are going and find out the cost. For a private yellow taxi, have a hotel call one for you and ensure that the meter is running before you set off.

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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Return from	$1,225
One-way from	$742
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,836

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77h 30m total
Sydney to Istanbul

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Sat 26/720:30SYD - IST

1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 22/814:00IST - SYD

3 stops35h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/7$1,225

Sat 23/821:45SYD - IST

1 stop39h 30mChina Southern

Fri 12/914:45IST - SYD

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 17/7$1,237

Sat 23/810:15SYD - SAW

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/900:50SAW - SYD

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,242

Fri 25/719:40SYD - IST

1 stop43h 00mAir China

Fri 22/814:45IST - SYD

1 stop41h 05mAir China

Deal found 18/7$1,242

Sat 23/820:20SYD - IST

1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines

Mon 15/915:40IST - SYD

1 stop39h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,276

Tue 7/1021:55SYD - IST

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/1115:30IST - SYD

1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,314

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Sat 26/720:30SYD - IST

1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 22/814:00IST - SYD

3 stops35h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/7$1,225

Sat 23/821:45SYD - IST

1 stop39h 30mChina Southern

Fri 12/914:45IST - SYD

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 17/7$1,237

Sat 23/810:15SYD - SAW

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/900:50SAW - SYD

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,242

Fri 25/719:40SYD - IST

1 stop43h 00mAir China

Fri 22/814:45IST - SYD

1 stop41h 05mAir China

Deal found 18/7$1,242

Sat 23/820:20SYD - IST

1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines

Mon 15/915:40IST - SYD

1 stop39h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,276

Tue 7/1021:55SYD - IST

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/1115:30IST - SYD

1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,314

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Wed 23/720:20SYD - IST

1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines

Fri 22/815:40IST - SYD

1 stop39h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,280

Wed 23/720:20SYD - IST

1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/819:05IST - SYD

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,407

Wed 23/721:45SYD - IST

1 stop39h 30mChina Southern

Fri 22/814:45IST - SYD

1 stop34h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 18/7$1,476

Fri 25/719:40SYD - IST

1 stop43h 00mAir China

Fri 22/814:45IST - SYD

1 stop41h 05mAir China

Deal found 18/7$1,242

Fri 25/709:15SYD - SAW

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/800:50SAW - SYD

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7$1,414

Sat 26/720:30SYD - IST

1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 22/814:00IST - SYD

3 stops35h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/7$1,225

Mon 28/720:45SYD - SAW

1 stop29h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1113:40SAW - SYD

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/7$1,885

Mon 28/712:45SYD - SAW

2 stops31h 20mEmirates

Tue 18/1117:15SAW - SYD

2 stops29h 20mEmirates

Deal found 17/7$2,090

Sat 23/821:45SYD - IST

1 stop39h 30mChina Southern

Fri 12/914:45IST - SYD

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 17/7$1,237

Sat 23/810:15SYD - SAW

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/900:50SAW - SYD

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,242

Sat 23/820:20SYD - IST

1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines

Mon 15/915:40IST - SYD

1 stop39h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,276

Mon 25/806:00SYD - IST

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 29/814:00IST - SYD

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7$1,348

One-way flights to Istanbul
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Mon 28/720:45SYD - SAW

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7$742

Wed 3/909:15SYD - IST

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7$742

Wed 30/719:45SYD - IST

1 stop42h 55mAir China

Deal found 17/7$748

Wed 30/711:00SYD - IST

1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/7$757

Tue 23/921:30SYD - IST

1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 18/7$807

Mon 11/808:45SYD - IST

2 stops28h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 18/7$811

Wed 6/810:20SYD - IST

2 stops32h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 16/7$822

Wed 15/1015:50SYD - SAW

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/7$1,000

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11:20-07:00

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Wed 27/8

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

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Mon 13/10

06:00-08:00

2 stops34h 00m

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14:00-08:40

3 stops58h 40m

$1,232

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Sat 23/8

21:45-06:15

1 stop39h 30m

Istanbul

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14:45-19:25

1 stop21h 40m

$1,237

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

10:15-14:10

3 stops34h 55m

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Thu 11/9

00:50-20:00

3 stops36h 10m

$1,242

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

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15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,276

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SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

19:40-07:40

1 stop43h 00m

Istanbul

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14:45-14:50

1 stop41h 05m

$1,294

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

21:55-11:00

1 stop21h 05m

Istanbul

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15:30-19:50

1 stop20h 20m

$1,314

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SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/7

20:45-18:45

2 stops29h 00m

$742

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SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

09:15-12:30

2 stops34h 15m

$742

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SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

19:45-07:40

1 stop42h 55m

$748

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

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.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Istanbul takes 21 hours 47 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?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Monday at midday, 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 Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and China Eastern.

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

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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,604 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,223 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,906 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Air China

7.3

Good

91 reviews

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Istanbul insider information

Turkish coffee, the so-strong-you-can-stand-up-your-spoon-in-it blend may be better known, but Turks drink tea during the day. You’ll more than likely be offered a cup if you’re shopping in a bazaar. It’s not rude to refuse a cup, but be upfront with your host if you’re not going to buy. Apple tea, elma cai, is particularly popular with visitors.
If you need a break from the hubbub of Istanbul, take to the water. A ferry ride along the Bosphorus River is a really wonderful way of seeing the city.
Bagdat Caddesi is one of the most upmarket streets in Istanbul. It’s on the Asian side of the city. From the European side, take a ferry to Kadikoy and continue on a dolmus.
Galata Tower is a huge stone circular landmark that offers fantastic views of the city. In times past, it was the lookout of Galata, the Genoese town.
If you want to buy the traditional kilim (carpet), without the Grand Bazaar experience – visit the small towns in the countryside where the carpets are made.

What is the best way to travel around Istanbul?
Several major car-rental companies have desks at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are metro, bus and taxi services to the city. There is an express bus service called Havas, which departs every 30 minutes. If you have lots of luggage, take the metro to Aksaray and a taxi from there as it can be tricky negotiating a busy tram otherwise. Walking is the best way to see this beautiful city. Another wonderful way of getting around is to take a ferry or catamaran along the Golden Horn or up the Bosphorus. It’s cheap to travel by public transport. The fast-growing metro system (underground and trains) saves you from the traffic jams, but travelling by tram will give you a great view of Istanbul. There is a comprehensive bus system, however traffic congestion makes it a slow way of getting around. The Akbil electronic transit pass is valid on buses, trams, light rail, funiculars and ferry boats. Dolmuses (shared minibus taxis) are more comfortable than the metropolitan buses and cheaper than taxis. They can be hailed along their route or at a stand. When you board, tell the driver where you are going and find out the cost. For a private yellow taxi, have a hotel call one for you and ensure that the meter is running before you set off.
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.
How much is a return flight to Istanbul?
A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $1,436, however they can be found for as little as $98.
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 (18 hours 25 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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Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

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What is the best way to travel around Istanbul?

Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

Does Istanbul have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

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