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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 20 February 2025.

Return from

$1,135

One-way from

$702

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,558
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/3-10/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
18/4
  • 18/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Wed 2/421:20SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Mon 14/415:35IST - SYD
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,173
Sun 9/311:25SYD - IST
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Fri 28/315:55IST - SYD
1 stop33h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 19/2$1,212
Mon 2/611:00SYD - IST
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 3/614:00IST - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/2$1,262
Thu 27/222:10SYD - IST
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/315:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,303
Tue 21/1013:50SYD - SAW
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1100:35SAW - SYD
3 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,380
Fri 23/509:30SYD - IST
1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines
Thu 19/617:40IST - SYD
1 stop30h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,516
Sun 23/306:45SYD - IST
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 6/413:25IST - SYD
1 stop20h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,739
Tue 25/221:40SYD - SAW
1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 4/313:40SAW - SYD
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,741
Sun 11/520:55SYD - IST
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/615:50IST - SYD
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,741
Mon 9/621:30SYD - IST
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/807:30IST - SYD
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,746
Tue 11/321:45SYD - SAW
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Tue 18/314:20SAW - SYD
2 stops33h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$1,990
Sun 18/515:25SYD - SAW
1 stop38h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/600:10SAW - SYD
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,152

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 20 February 2025.

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Sydney

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 7/4

15:35-14:15

1 stop39h 40m

$1,173

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

11:25-07:10

1 stop27h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 28/3

15:55-09:25

1 stop33h 30m

$1,212

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 25/5

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,264

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

22:10-06:40

2 stops40h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 5/3

15:30-15:25

1 stop39h 55m

$1,303

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

21:50-23:40

3 stops33h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 18/3

21:30-20:35

3 stops39h 05m

$1,461

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

09:30-16:10

1 stop37h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 19/6

17:40-07:30

1 stop30h 50m

$1,505

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

06:45-08:35

1 stop33h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 6/4

13:25-16:45

1 stop20h 20m

$1,739

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

20:45-18:45

1 stop29h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 13/5

13:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,741

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

20:55-11:05

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

15:50-19:00

1 stop20h 10m

$1,741

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

21:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 23/3

13:40-18:50

1 stop21h 10m

$1,936

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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 14 February 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 45 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 Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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 20 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Asiana Airlines and Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Istanbul insider information

  • Turkish coffee, the so-strong-you-can-stand-up-your-spoon-in-it blend may be better known, but Turks drink tea during the day. You’ll more than likely be offered a cup if you’re shopping in a bazaar. It’s not rude to refuse a cup, but be upfront with your host if you’re not going to buy. Apple tea, elma cai, is particularly popular with visitors.
  • If you need a break from the hubbub of Istanbul, take to the water. A ferry ride along the Bosphorus River is a really wonderful way of seeing the city.
  • Bagdat Caddesi is one of the most upmarket streets in Istanbul. It’s on the Asian side of the city. From the European side, take a ferry to Kadikoy and continue on a dolmus.
  • Galata Tower is a huge stone circular landmark that offers fantastic views of the city. In times past, it was the lookout of Galata, the Genoese town.
  • If you want to buy the traditional kilim (carpet), without the Grand Bazaar experience – visit the small towns in the countryside where the carpets are made.
  • What is the best way to travel around Istanbul?

    Several major car-rental companies have desks at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are metro, bus and taxi services to the city. There is an express bus service called Havas, which departs every 30 minutes. If you have lots of luggage, take the metro to Aksaray and a taxi from there as it can be tricky negotiating a busy tram otherwise. Walking is the best way to see this beautiful city. Another wonderful way of getting around is to take a ferry or catamaran along the Golden Horn or up the Bosphorus. It’s cheap to travel by public transport. The fast-growing metro system (underground and trains) saves you from the traffic jams, but travelling by tram will give you a great view of Istanbul. There is a comprehensive bus system, however traffic congestion makes it a slow way of getting around. The Akbil electronic transit pass is valid on buses, trams, light rail, funiculars and ferry boats. Dolmuses (shared minibus taxis) are more comfortable than the metropolitan buses and cheaper than taxis. They can be hailed along their route or at a stand. When you board, tell the driver where you are going and find out the cost. For a private yellow taxi, have a hotel call one for you and ensure that the meter is running before you set off.

  • 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.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around $1,154, however they can be found for as little as $73.

  • 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 40 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Taksim Square?

    f being close to Taksim Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at Istanbul Airport.

  • 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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