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Flights to Turkey in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Turkey. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 March 2026.

Fri 17/411:00
SYD
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IST
1 stop28h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 24/414:00
IST
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SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/3$1,117
Sat 18/411:00
SYD
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IST
1 stop28h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 25/414:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/3$1,136
Tue 31/312:00
SYD
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IST
1 stop28h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 1/414:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/3$1,139
Tue 14/420:20
SYD
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 21/415:40
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/2$1,143
Sun 3/520:20
SYD
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IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 11/515:40
IST
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SYD
1 stop39h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,146
Mon 25/510:05
SYD
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Tue 30/614:20
IST
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SYD
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 2/3$1,148

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Find the latest flights to Turkey in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 March 2026.

Return from

$1,117

One-way from

$497

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,481

Good round-trip deal

$6,842 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Sydney to Turkey
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

10:00-08:00

3 stops53h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,371

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/7

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,377

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

10:05-08:00

3 stops52h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 30/6

14:00-08:00

2 stops59h 00m

$1,408

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

20:50-16:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 30/9

17:20-08:20

1 stop32h 00m

$1,427

SydneyDenizli

SYD - DNZ

SYDDNZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

14:10-20:30

2 stops37h 20m

Denizli Cardak

Wed 22/4

08:25-19:25

2 stops28h 00m

$1,513

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

10:00-08:00

2 stops53h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

11:00-08:00

3 stops38h 00m

$1,513

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 5/7

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,530

SydneyDenizli

SYD - DNZ

SYDDNZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

14:10-20:30

2 stops37h 20m

Denizli Cardak

Tue 2/6

08:25-19:25

2 stops28h 00m

$1,780

SydneyAnkara

SYD - ESB

SYDESB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

09:10-20:10

2 stops43h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 16/6

10:40-06:20

2 stops36h 40m

$1,786

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

15:50-12:10

1 stop28h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 16/4

13:35-06:15

2 stops33h 40m

$1,794

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Turkey

How long is the flight to Turkey?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Turkey takes 28 hours 22 minutes. Flights to Turkey from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Turkey?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Turkey are Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Eastern.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $854
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,015
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $925
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,317

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Turkey are Air China, AirAsia X and Sichuan Airlines.

Rainfall in Turkey by month

Plan your trip to Turkey by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Turkey ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Turkey when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Turkey by month

Plan your trip to Turkey by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Turkey, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Turkey?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Turkey in the last few years. This data was updated on 5 March 2026.
The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir and Kayseri.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. 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 Turkey. Reviews last updated 5 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, China Southern, andEtihad Airways to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
China Southern
7.4
Good
140 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

FAQs about flying to Turkey

Turkey insider information

Things to do in Turkey

  • A new pathway – for walkers and horsemen – across Anatolia celebrates Evliya Çelebi, the Ottoman traveller. The Evliya Çelebi Way takes in Bithynia and Phrygia and the region where the Ottoman empire was born.
  • The museum circuit in Sultanahmet offers Ottoman and Byzantine history, art and religion. The Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and the Turkish Islamic Art Museum are all within walking distance.
  • There is a cave in Antioch, near Antakya, where St Paul is purported to have led worship and its decorations date back to the days of the crusaders – about 1098. In Urfa, there is a cave, said to be the birthplace of Abraham.

  • What is the climate like in Turkey?

    The Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and the winters are mild. The Black Sea Coast has a Temperate climate with warm summers, mild winters and fairly high rainfall. In the centre of Turkey, Central Anatolia has a Steppe climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are very cold with lots of snow. There is great variation between day and night temperatures. Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia experience hot summers and very hard winters with snow.

  • When is the best time to fly to Turkey?

    Peak Season:  The European summer, June to September when schools are out, is high season. Istanbul is best visited between April and June and in September and October. The Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Central Anatolia (Cappadocia for example) has hot, dry summers and cold winters, while Eastern Anatolia (Nemrut for example) has mild summers and long, cold winters. Christmas is marked in Turkey but the New Year is the big celebration. Many Turks will return from overseas to spend this time with their families and flights will therefore be pricier. Off Season:  The winters in some parts of Turkey are harsh and the country doesn’t really have a winter tourist season. The coastal towns will more or less shut down between October and April.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Turkey on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost $26, while return flights cost around $60.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around $1,805, however they can be found for as little as $168.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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