Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul from $548

SYD — IST
29 Nov — 6 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

Tue 3/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 11/1114:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 29/10$1,095
Tue 24/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 50m
Mon 7/1214:45 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 27/10$1,104
Tue 3/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Tue 10/1115:50 -
2 stops37h 30m
Deal found 29/10$1,112
Sun 15/1115:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Tue 15/1215:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 27/10$1,124
Wed 18/1111:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Sun 20/1214:25 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 26/10$1,132
Tue 24/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 6/1214:55 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 28/10$1,145
Thu 29/1015:10 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 11/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 25/10$1,171
Tue 10/1111:10 -
1 stop28h 00m
Mon 23/1113:35 -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 30/10$1,210
Wed 28/1020:40 -
1 stop43h 40m
Mon 9/1114:45 -
1 stop41h 20m
Deal found 26/10$1,286
Mon 7/1221:40 -
1 stop41h 00m
Sun 13/1215:40 -
1 stop39h 20m
Deal found 26/10$1,291
Wed 11/1111:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Tue 24/1115:50 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 27/10$1,304
Sun 8/1123:25 -
2 stops39h 15m
Tue 24/1115:50 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 26/10$1,310

Find flight deals from Australia to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$1,104

One-way from

$548

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,529
Air China
  • Air China
  • 24/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
24/1-31/12
  • 24/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 10m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Istanbul that are best for you.

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BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE Brisbane - IST Istanbul

BNEIST

Brisbane

Tue 26/1

10:10-07:10

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$638

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Sat 30/1

10:35-17:40

2 stops36h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$646

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - IST Istanbul

PERIST

Perth

Mon 9/11

20:50-16:40

1 stop24h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$651

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

16:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$702

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

06:30-08:20

2 stops33h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$744

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

20:05-21:00

2 stops32h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$763

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

13:25-14:05

2 stops32h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$766

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/1

21:25-06:40

1 stop41h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$777

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/3

13:25-14:05

2 stops32h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$779

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 11/1

21:40-06:40

1 stop41h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$801

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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 $1,529). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,067). 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 53 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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

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?

    Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Oman Air can get you from Australia to Istanbul in just under 22h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h. 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 $252 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $356 and Sichuan Airlines from $536 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 $855. On average you can expect to pay $4,241. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $1,144.

  • 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 $1,529). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,067). 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$361Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$665Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$758Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$770Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$876Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$941Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$974Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$993Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,066Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,201Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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