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Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul

SYD — IST
22 Oct — 29 Oct4
4 travellers
4 travellers, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,693
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Istanbul

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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Istanbul (average of $1,532). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,533 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
242 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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

  • 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 Etihad Airways from $485 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 Perth - Istanbul, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to Istanbul is $999. On average you can expect to pay $4,108. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $1,056.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Istanbul (average of $1,532). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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$357Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$610Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest$647Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$750Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$870Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$963Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest$977Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$987Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,049Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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