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Flights to Istanbul in 2024

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2024, 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 21 December 2024.

Return from

$1,314

One-way from

$724

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,228
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/3-28/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 86h 30m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m 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 21 December 2024.

Tue 31/1212:10SYD - IST
3 stops52h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 5/113:35IST - SYD
3 stops35h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/12$1,745
Tue 31/1208:10SYD - IST
1 stop31h 00mChina Southern
Mon 20/115:55IST - SYD
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$1,958
Tue 31/1222:20SYD - IST
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/101:50IST - SYD
2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,321
Fri 27/1210:20SYD - IST
1 stop37h 20mAsiana Airlines
Wed 8/117:20IST - SYD
1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,518
Tue 24/1221:10SYD - IST
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Tue 31/1223:40IST - SYD
1 stop34h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/12$2,622
Sat 28/1220:50SYD - IST
1 stop42h 00mSichuan Airlines
Wed 15/115:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,672
Tue 31/1207:15SYD - IST
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/101:55IST - SYD
2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,760
Sat 28/1215:55SYD - IST
2 stops33h 00mKLM
Wed 15/117:55IST - SYD
3 stops31h 45mKLM
Deal found 20/12$3,214
Fri 27/1211:10SYD - IST
1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 9/102:15IST - SYD
1 stop23h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 20/12$3,249
Thu 26/1221:30SYD - IST
1 stop23h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/107:35IST - SYD
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12$3,350
Thu 26/1218:30SYD - IST
2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 28/120:05IST - SYD
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$3,539
Mon 23/1211:50SYD - IST
1 stop25h 40mVietnam Airlines
Sun 5/102:50IST - SYD
2 stops50h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 20/12$5,344

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 21 December 2024.

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SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/4

08:45-06:10

2 stops52h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 29/5

16:00-08:25

2 stops33h 25m

$1,310

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

13:30-08:10

3 stops50h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 28/3

13:35-09:25

3 stops35h 50m

$1,314

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/1

20:50-06:50

1 stop42h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 12/2

15:30-15:25

1 stop39h 55m

$1,363

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

20:50-06:50

1 stop42h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

14:15-09:15

3 stops35h 00m

$1,453

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/2

21:00-11:05

Nonstop22h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 13/2

15:15-19:00

Nonstop19h 45m

$1,458

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/6

22:10-14:30

1 stop23h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 28/7

15:50-19:35

1 stop20h 45m

$1,519

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

10:20-15:40

1 stop37h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 15/2

17:20-08:20

1 stop31h 00m

$1,541

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

11:00-11:15

2 stops32h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 16/2

20:15-08:25

2 stops28h 10m

$1,661

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

11:50-15:25

1 stop34h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 24/9

17:25-19:15

1 stop42h 50m

$1,685

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

15:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 6/4

07:25-19:25

2 stops29h 00m

$1,724

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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 13 December 2024.

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 $889

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $681

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $822

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $866

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 21 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul, such as China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

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
474 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,403 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Southern
7.6
Good
90 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,208 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

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 $52, while return flights cost around $267.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $1,135, however they can be found for as little as $167.

  • 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 (17 hours 30 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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