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Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul from $498

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — IST
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 March 2026.

Fri 10/411:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 28/414:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3$1,000
Thu 21/510:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop27h 55m
China Southern
Wed 10/614:20
IST
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 12/3$1,008
Mon 4/517:20
PER
-
IST
2 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:50
IST
-
PER
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,015
Tue 14/411:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 21/414:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3$1,020
Fri 22/510:20
MEL
-
IST
2 stops27h 15m
China Southern
Tue 26/514:20
IST
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 11/3$1,024
Mon 4/517:20
PER
-
SAW
2 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:35
SAW
-
PER
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,033
Sun 19/420:50
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/517:15
SAW
-
PER
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,040
Sun 26/420:50
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/517:15
SAW
-
PER
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,043
Sun 3/510:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop42h 50m
China Southern
Mon 8/614:20
IST
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 11/3$1,054
Sun 3/521:00
MEL
-
IST
2 stops40h 35m
China Southern
Tue 19/515:30
IST
-
MEL
2 stops44h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 14/3$1,061
Sun 24/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 10/615:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 13/3$1,063
Sun 26/420:50
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/501:25
SAW
-
PER
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,070

Find flight deals from Australia to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,000

One-way from

$498

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,531
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($153 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthIstanbul

PER - SAW

PERSAW

Perth

Sat 1/8

20:50-16:05

1 stop24h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 21/8

17:15-19:50

1 stop21h 35m

$1,134

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 13/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,154

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

10:00-08:00

2 stops53h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 18/4

14:00-08:05

3 stops59h 05m

$1,176

PerthIstanbul

PER - SAW

PERSAW

Perth

Mon 18/5

05:15-12:10

2 stops35h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 24/5

13:35-19:50

2 stops25h 15m

$1,253

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 13/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,256

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 18/4

15:40-14:10

1 stop39h 30m

$1,317

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

20:50-16:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/8

17:15-08:20

1 stop32h 05m

$1,333

PerthIstanbul

PER - SAW

PERSAW

Perth

Tue 23/6

20:50-16:05

1 stop24h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 24/7

17:15-19:50

1 stop21h 35m

$1,382

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE - IST

BNEIST

Brisbane

Tue 2/6

23:00-06:35

2 stops38h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 7/7

14:20-08:25

1 stop35h 05m

$1,383

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 24/8

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,388

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Istanbul

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Istanbul (average of $364). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,326). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 March 2026.

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.

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 15 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,China Southern, andEtihad 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,253 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Istanbul?

    China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, and AirAsia X can get you from Australia to Istanbul in just under 26h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 55m. The distance from Australia to Istanbul is about 14907 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 $358 and Sichuan Airlines from $494 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Istanbul, consider Melbourne - Istanbul, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul or Melbourne - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Istanbul is $1,182. On average you can expect to pay $4,339. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $991.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Istanbul (average of $364). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,326). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$364Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$659Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$671Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$845Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$931Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$966Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,024Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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