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Cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul from $712

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — IST
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,262

One-way from

$736

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,891
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 30m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
6/6
  • 6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Sun 1/620:30SYD - IST
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 20/614:00IST - SYD
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$1,262
Mon 26/520:45SYD - IST
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/616:10IST - SYD
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,311
Mon 12/508:45SYD - IST
2 stops28h 15mChina Southern
Mon 19/516:00IST - SYD
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$1,313
Mon 9/622:10SYD - IST
1 stop25h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 30/801:40IST - SYD
1 stop25h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,362
Mon 5/520:45SYD - SAW
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/521:25SAW - SYD
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,380
Wed 29/1020:40SYD - IST
1 stop43h 40mAir China
Wed 12/1114:55IST - SYD
1 stop40h 35mAir China
Deal found 11/4$1,495
Mon 11/809:30SYD - IST
1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines
Thu 11/917:30IST - SYD
1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,577
Thu 9/1021:45SYD - SAW
1 stop29h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1120:10SAW - SYD
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,691
Mon 5/506:00SYD - SAW
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Thu 8/522:25SAW - SYD
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/4$1,902
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - SAW
1 stop29h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/1120:10SAW - SYD
1 stop26h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/4$1,924

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SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

20:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 20/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,262

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

20:45-04:55

2 stops39h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 12/5

16:10-11:35

2 stops36h 25m

$1,314

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

21:45-06:00

2 stops39h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

16:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

$1,353

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

20:45-18:45

2 stops29h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 8/5

21:25-20:00

3 stops39h 35m

$1,380

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 1/6

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,465

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

09:30-16:10

1 stop37h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 2/7

17:30-07:30

1 stop31h 00m

$1,476

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

07:55-08:30

1 stop31h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 1/6

13:20-05:55

1 stop33h 35m

$1,515

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

06:00-21:15

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 8/5

22:25-06:05

1 stop24h 40m

$1,902

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

15:40-22:45

1 stop38h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 4/10

00:10-17:55

1 stop33h 45m

$1,931

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

20:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 27/5

13:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,963

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul is 43 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Sydney to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Istanbul in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 12 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Asiana Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 16 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($1,262), China Southern ($1,353), and Malaysia Airlines ($1,362) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Istanbul for 28% 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $743. China Southern flights start at $919 while deals on IndiGo start at $937 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Istanbul is generally $3,741, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,035. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $1,065 for that flight.

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia are the most popular attractions in Kuala Lumpur if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $49 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square and Shanghai WIld Animal Park are located about 14.1 km, 32.7 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out.

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Sydney to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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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Air ChinaCheapest$935Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,002Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,072Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,146Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,269Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,316Average$1,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,333Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,382Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,427Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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