Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul from $544

SYD — IST
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Istanbul

Thu 12/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Mon 28/1214:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 5/11$1,080
Tue 17/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 45m
Fri 25/1214:25 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 8/11$1,162
Thu 19/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sun 6/1214:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 9/11$1,216
Thu 19/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Thu 10/1215:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 7/11$1,217
Tue 10/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Tue 24/1115:50 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 5/11$1,223
Tue 17/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sat 26/1215:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 8/11$1,224
Tue 10/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 6/1214:55 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 5/11$1,232
Tue 17/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 45m
Fri 20/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 6/11$1,236
Thu 19/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Mon 14/1214:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 6/11$1,237
Sat 14/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sat 21/1115:50 -
2 stops37h 30m
Deal found 5/11$1,243
Fri 13/1118:05 -
1 stop26h 45m
Thu 26/1113:55 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 4/11$1,374
Thu 12/1118:05 -
1 stop26h 45m
Sat 28/1113:55 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 5/11$1,383

Find flight deals from Australia to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$1,108

One-way from

$544

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,463
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/2-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
19/1-31/12
  • 19/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 10m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE Brisbane - IST Istanbul

BNEIST

Brisbane

Wed 20/1

10:10-06:40

2 stops27h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$639

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE Brisbane - IST Istanbul

BNEIST

Brisbane

Tue 12/1

10:10-07:10

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$675

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE Brisbane - IST Istanbul

BNEIST

Brisbane

Thu 21/1

23:00-06:40

2 stops38h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$723

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE Brisbane - IST Istanbul

BNEIST

Brisbane

Tue 12/1

05:00-08:20

2 stops34h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$726

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

PERSAW

Perth

Tue 1/12

17:15-16:05

2 stops27h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$731

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Tue 1/12

19:00-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$737

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Mon 30/11

20:50-18:40

2 stops50h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$789

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

PERSAW

Perth

Tue 8/12

17:15-16:05

2 stops27h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$802

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Wed 25/11

07:25-16:40

2 stops38h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$821

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

PERSAW

Perth

Mon 7/12

19:00-16:05

2 stops50h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$827

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Istanbul?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Istanbul (average of $1,565). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,136). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Istanbul as you normally would.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Istanbul?

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,China Southern, andQatar Airways from Australia to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Istanbul?

    Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Australia to Istanbul in just under 21h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 35m. The distance from Australia to Istanbul is about 14962 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Istanbul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $258 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $364 and Sichuan Airlines from $549 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Istanbul?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Istanbul is $2,147. On average you can expect to pay $5,675. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $1,269.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Istanbul?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Istanbul (average of $1,565). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,136). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$370Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$682Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$777Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$789Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$899Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$965Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,022Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,233Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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