Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul from $526

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — IST
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 18 December 2025.

Sat 27/1217:25PER - SAW
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/114:30SAW - PER
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,773
Tue 30/1210:15BNE - IST
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Tue 6/115:20IST - BNE
2 stops57h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,850
Sat 27/1222:00SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
Sat 17/115:20IST - SYD
2 stops32h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,859
Mon 22/1209:20SYD - IST
2 stops29h 20mChina Southern
Wed 31/1214:10IST - SYD
1 stop32h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,865
Sat 27/1217:25PER - SAW
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/114:40SAW - PER
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,873
Sun 21/1211:25SYD - IST
2 stops51h 15mChina Southern
Tue 30/1215:20IST - SYD
2 stops32h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,885
Sun 21/1214:25PER - SAW
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:30SAW - PER
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,894
Wed 17/1204:55PER - SAW
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/117:20SAW - PER
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,965
Fri 19/1210:00SYD - IST
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1218:20IST - SYD
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,000
Fri 26/1202:45PER - IST
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:20IST - PER
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,001
Sat 27/1223:30MEL - IST
2 stops63h 10mChina Southern
Wed 31/1214:10IST - MEL
1 stop35h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,018
Fri 19/1212:25SYD - IST
1 stop35h 45mANA
Sat 27/1218:25IST - SYD
1 stop41h 50mANA
Deal found 15/12$2,039

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,028

One-way from

$526

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,175
7/6-21/6
  • 7/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
15/2
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Australia to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Australia

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthIstanbul

PER - SAW

PERSAW

Perth

Sun 7/6

20:30-16:05

1 stop24h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 21/6

17:20-19:50

1 stop21h 30m

$1,028

AdelaideIstanbul

ADL - IST

ADLIST

Adelaide

Fri 1/5

09:50-15:40

1 stop36h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

16:50-07:00

1 stop31h 40m

$1,232

PerthIstanbul

PER - IST

PERIST

Perth

Thu 29/1

07:35-11:20

2 stops32h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 11/2

14:35-04:30

3 stops32h 55m

$1,244

PerthIstanbul

PER - SAW

PERSAW

Perth

Thu 7/5

18:25-16:05

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 19/5

15:20-04:00

3 stops31h 40m

$1,291

PerthIstanbul

PER - IST

PERIST

Perth

Thu 7/5

20:30-15:40

1 stop24h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

14:10-20:35

3 stops25h 25m

$1,301

PerthIstanbul

PER - IST

PERIST

Perth

Thu 7/5

15:50-05:20

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 20/5

01:40-01:10

1 stop18h 30m

$1,304

PerthIstanbul

PER - IST

PERIST

Perth

Sat 31/1

05:35-05:20

2 stops28h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

16:20-04:40

3 stops31h 20m

$1,339

PerthIstanbul

PER - IST

PERIST

Perth

Wed 4/2

02:25-16:35

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 18/2

18:45-00:40

2 stops48h 55m

$1,351

AdelaideIstanbul

ADL - IST

ADLIST

Adelaide

Thu 21/5

09:50-15:40

1 stop36h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

01:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

$1,366

AdelaideIstanbul

ADL - IST

ADLIST

Adelaide

Thu 21/5

09:50-15:40

1 stop36h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 30/7

01:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

$1,366

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Istanbul (average of $910). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,419). 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 18 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to Istanbul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 18 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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?

    Malaysia Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Australia to Istanbul in just under 36h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 10m. The distance from Australia to Istanbul is about 13990 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 $526 on Sichuan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $562 and AirAsia X from $575 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 $787. On average you can expect to pay $3,567. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $1,017.

  • 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 $910). Flying from Australia to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,419). 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$595Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Search AirAsia X flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$926Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$932Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air ChinaCheapest$984Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,005Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
China SouthernCheapest$1,016Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Malaysia Airlines flights
IndiGoCheapest$1,220Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,266Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,321Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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