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Cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul

SYD — IST
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul are usually found in October or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,544
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul (average of $1,548). Flying from Sydney to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,995). 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 SYD to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Istanbul as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,China Southern, andQatar Airways from Sydney to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Kingsford Smith to Istanbul per day from 17 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($622), AirAsia X ($678), and Virgin Australia ($765) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Istanbul for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Istanbul one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $359. AirAsia X flights start at $376 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $493 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Istanbul is generally $4,189, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $862. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $1,099 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Istanbul?

    Sydney to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Guangzhou most often. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Sydney to Istanbul. Doha sees the third most stopovers on flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Istanbul flights?

    Of the flights from Sydney to Istanbul that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Chengdu. Beijing sees the next fewest stopovers on Sydney to Istanbul flights. Bangkok sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Sydney to Istanbul route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Istanbul?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul (average of $1,548). Flying from Sydney to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,995). 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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Fly from Sydney to Istanbul on these airlines

Etihad Airways flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul
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China Eastern flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul

Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$622Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$678Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$765Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,010Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,048Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,214Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,243Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,322Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,324Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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