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Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul from $440

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — IST
30 Mar — 6 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 28 February 2026.

Sat 14/320:40
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/317:20
SAW
-
PER
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2$975
Sun 8/320:40
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/317:20
SAW
-
PER
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$982
Fri 15/521:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Sat 30/500:30
IST
-
MEL
1 stop35h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2$985
Sun 31/520:50
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/617:20
SAW
-
PER
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2$986
Mon 11/510:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 55m
China Southern
Fri 12/616:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop20h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 24/2$988
Thu 14/510:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop27h 55m
China Southern
Wed 3/614:20
IST
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2$1,003
Tue 3/1105:15
PER
-
IST
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1220:10
IST
-
PER
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,005
Tue 3/1120:40
PER
-
SAW
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1213:40
SAW
-
PER
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,009
Sun 12/421:00
MEL
-
IST
2 stops40h 30m
China Southern
Fri 15/516:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop20h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 25/2$1,024
Thu 5/320:40
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/317:20
SAW
-
PER
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,036
Fri 1/521:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Fri 15/514:20
IST
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2$1,038
Tue 30/620:50
PER
-
SAW
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/817:20
SAW
-
PER
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,053

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$975

One-way from

$440

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,470
14/3-18/3
  • 14/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 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 ($150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

PerthIstanbul

PER - SAW

PERSAW

Perth

Sun 31/5

20:50-16:05

1 stop24h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/6

17:20-19:50

1 stop21h 30m

$1,015

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 16/4

15:40-14:10

1 stop39h 30m

$1,228

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 16/8

17:20-05:30

1 stop29h 10m

$1,231

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,234

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 25/4

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,258

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

09:45-16:05

1 stop37h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 28/8

17:20-08:20

1 stop32h 00m

$1,314

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

10:00-11:50

2 stops33h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 22/3

01:40-10:20

1 stop24h 40m

$1,324

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE - IST

BNEIST

Brisbane

Thu 16/7

13:40-12:40

1 stop30h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 17/9

16:50-06:45

1 stop30h 55m

$1,412

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:10-11:50

1 stop30h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

01:55-06:15

1 stop21h 20m

$1,446

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

10:05-08:00

2 stops52h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 15/8

14:00-08:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,492

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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 $381). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,306). 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 28 February 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 28 February 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
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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
3,745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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
138 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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
1,421 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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
4,238 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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
196 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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?

    Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia X, and China Eastern can get you from Australia to Istanbul in just under 25h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 50m. The distance from Australia to Istanbul is about 14573 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 $250 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $352 and Sichuan Airlines from $487 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Istanbul, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul, Melbourne - Istanbul or Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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 $872. On average you can expect to pay $3,283. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $1,040.

  • 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 $381). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,306). 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$357Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$646Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$658Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$829Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$846Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$867Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$916Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$951Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,005Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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