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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, 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 17 January 2025.

Return from

$1,337

One-way from

$715

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,830
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/3-22/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 8/312:00SYD - IST
1 stop28h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 22/313:35IST - SYD
3 stops37h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,337
Fri 14/214:05SYD - IST
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/215:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,341
Thu 17/410:05SYD - IST
2 stops51h 05mChina Southern
Tue 3/616:00IST - SYD
2 stops44h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$1,342
Wed 22/120:50SYD - IST
1 stop42h 00mSichuan Airlines
Fri 7/215:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,435
Thu 7/822:10SYD - IST
1 stop23h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 4/915:50IST - SYD
1 stop20h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,509
Fri 21/1120:40SYD - IST
1 stop43h 40mAir China
Sun 30/1114:55IST - SYD
1 stop40h 35mAir China
Deal found 16/1$1,553
Fri 9/509:30SYD - IST
1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines
Wed 2/717:40IST - SYD
1 stop30h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,567
Sun 27/415:25SYD - IST
1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/507:25IST - SYD
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,584
Wed 5/311:00SYD - IST
2 stops32h 35mIndiGo
Tue 25/320:15IST - SYD
2 stops26h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 16/1$1,633
Thu 6/321:00SYD - IST
1 stop22h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/315:15IST - SYD
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,720

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 22/3

13:35-11:00

3 stops37h 25m

$1,337

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

14:05-13:40

3 stops31h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 19/2

15:30-15:25

1 stop39h 55m

$1,341

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/4

10:05-06:10

2 stops51h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 3/6

16:00-19:40

2 stops44h 40m

$1,342

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

20:50-06:50

1 stop42h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 7/2

15:30-15:25

1 stop39h 55m

$1,435

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

09:30-16:10

1 stop37h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 2/7

17:40-07:30

1 stop30h 50m

$1,567

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

15:25-13:20

1 stop28h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 25/5

07:25-18:10

1 stop27h 45m

$1,584

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

21:05-11:15

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 17/6

16:05-19:10

1 stop20h 05m

$1,606

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

11:00-11:35

2 stops32h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

20:15-06:30

2 stops26h 15m

$1,633

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

21:40-12:20

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

10:35-18:50

1 stop24h 15m

$1,815

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

08:10-07:10

1 stop31h 00m

$715

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Istanbul is 78 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.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Istanbul takes 21 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $892

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $676

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $819

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $865

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul are Air China, Sichuan Airlines and China Southern.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul 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 Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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).

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul, such as Etihad Airways, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
337 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul 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 Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

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

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost $51, while return flights cost around $110.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $3,076, however they can be found for as little as $68.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 0 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. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 km away from Istanbul).

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