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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 31 March 2025.

Return from

$1,256

One-way from

$717

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,619
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/5-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 00m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 31 March 2025.

Sun 25/520:30SYD - IST
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 8/614:00IST - SYD
3 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/3$1,256
Tue 5/821:45SYD - IST
2 stops39h 45mChina Southern
Tue 12/816:00IST - SYD
2 stops31h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 30/3$1,280
Sat 17/512:50SYD - IST
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/515:40IST - SYD
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,352
Wed 11/620:20SYD - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Fri 4/715:40IST - SYD
1 stop39h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,363
Tue 29/420:45SYD - SAW
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/522:25SAW - SYD
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,372
Mon 9/613:05SYD - IST
1 stop23h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 15/601:40IST - SYD
1 stop25h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,414
Sat 20/915:00SYD - IST
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/1113:25IST - SYD
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,514
Mon 26/509:30SYD - IST
1 stop37h 40mAsiana Airlines
Thu 19/617:30IST - SYD
1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,517
Thu 8/521:30SYD - IST
1 stop39h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/607:30IST - SYD
1 stop27h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,582
Mon 29/920:45SYD - SAW
1 stop29h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 27/1013:40SAW - SYD
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,808
Sat 20/921:30SYD - SAW
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 27/900:10SAW - SYD
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,822
Mon 29/920:45SYD - SAW
1 stop29h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 22/1020:05SAW - SYD
1 stop38h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/3$1,981

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

20:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

14:00-08:30

3 stops35h 30m

$1,256

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

21:45-06:30

2 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 12/8

16:00-06:25

2 stops31h 25m

$1,280

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

12:50-08:30

2 stops50h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,352

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 4/7

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,363

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

20:45-23:30

3 stops33h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 6/5

22:25-20:00

3 stops38h 35m

$1,372

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

13:05-05:20

1 stop23h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 15/6

01:40-10:00

1 stop25h 20m

$1,414

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

15:00-08:30

1 stop24h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/11

13:25-11:50

1 stop38h 25m

$1,514

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

09:30-16:10

1 stop37h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 19/6

17:30-07:30

1 stop31h 00m

$1,517

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

21:30-06:10

1 stop39h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 18/6

07:30-18:00

1 stop27h 30m

$1,582

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

21:30-15:10

1 stop24h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 27/9

00:10-18:00

1 stop34h 50m

$1,822

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

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 28 March 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 40 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 most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $891

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $819

China Southern

China Southern

From $670

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $863

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 31 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Asiana Airlines and Garuda Indonesia. 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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
440 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Garuda Indonesia
8.2
Very Good
71 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,286 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

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 $1,583, however they can be found for as little as $115.

  • 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 (19 hours 45 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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