Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul from $570

SYD — IST
4 Dec — 11 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 5/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 18/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 2/11$1,136
Thu 12/1115:10 -
2 stops47h 30m
Wed 25/1114:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 2/11$1,162
Thu 5/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 25/1114:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 1/11$1,168
Tue 10/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Mon 7/1214:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 2/11$1,206
Thu 19/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sun 6/1214:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 4/11$1,215
Thu 19/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sun 29/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 3/11$1,222
Tue 17/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 25/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 31/10$1,235
Thu 12/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 50m
Wed 25/1114:55 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 2/11$1,251
Tue 24/1123:25 -
2 stops39h 15m
Thu 10/1215:50 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 1/11$1,353
Wed 11/1106:00 -
3 stops32h 40m
Sun 29/1115:40 -
1 stop39h 20m
Deal found 2/11$1,364
Thu 5/1118:05 -
1 stop26h 45m
Thu 19/1113:55 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 2/11$1,368
Thu 5/1118:05 -
1 stop26h 45m
Sun 22/1113:55 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 1/11$1,377

Find flight deals from Australia to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$1,116

One-way from

$570

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,483
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/2-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
28/2-31/12
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 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

Sat 23/1

10:10-07:10

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$609

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

PERSAW

Perth

Sun 28/2

10:35-16:05

2 stops34h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$610

CanberraIstanbul

CBR Canberra - IST Istanbul

CBRIST

Canberra

Mon 11/1

19:05-08:20

2 stops45h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$633

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Sun 28/2

23:10-14:40

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$639

CanberraIstanbul

CBR Canberra - IST Istanbul

CBRIST

Canberra

Sun 10/1

06:10-08:20

2 stops34h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$639
Fastest return journey

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Sat 24/4

01:20-14:50

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$649

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Sun 18/4

01:20-14:50

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$683

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

21:30-12:50

1 stop23h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$691

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE Brisbane - IST Istanbul

BNEIST

Brisbane

Sat 23/1

07:15-17:40

3 stops41h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$828

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/1

21:25-06:40

1 stop41h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$831

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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 $1,539). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,092). 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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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?

    Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Emirates can get you from Australia to Istanbul in just under 21h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 15m. 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 $254 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $359 and Sichuan Airlines from $541 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 $2,113. On average you can expect to pay $5,586. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $1,179.

  • 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 $1,539). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,092). 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$364Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$671Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$764Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$777Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$885Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$949Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,006Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,013Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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