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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 750,439 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

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Wed 20/11

10:45-08:25

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$717

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Wed 26/3

22:00-07:10

1 stop41h 10m

$717

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Wed 13/11

21:30-08:10

1 stop42h 40m

$755

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Wed 26/3

11:00-11:35

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$778

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Sat 25/1

20:50-06:50

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Wed 13/11

21:40-19:05

1 stop29h 25m

$992

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Fri 14/3

21:40-19:05

1 stop29h 25m

$1,064

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Thu 28/11

15:50-06:05

1 stop22h 15m

$1,074

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Tue 8/4

20:40-10:30

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$1,078

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Sat 23/11

21:30-15:20

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$1,291

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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 750,439 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

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$1,218

One-way from

$727

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Average price

$1,418
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Sydney to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Wed 13/1121:30SYD - IST
1 stop42h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 2/1213:35IST - SYD
1 stop36h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/11$1,218
Fri 15/1120:50SYD - IST
1 stop42h 00mSichuan Airlines
Fri 29/1115:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,263
Wed 13/1111:25SYD - IST
2 stops27h 15mChina Southern
Mon 2/1215:55IST - SYD
1 stop33h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/11$1,266
Mon 25/1120:40SYD - IST
1 stop43h 40mAir China
Fri 27/1214:55IST - SYD
1 stop40h 35mAir China
Deal found 1/11$1,321
Mon 4/1121:40SYD - IST
1 stop29h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 26/1113:50IST - SYD
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,418
Mon 4/1121:40SYD - SAW
1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 26/1120:10SAW - SYD
1 stop38h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,461
Thu 14/1114:00SYD - IST
2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1215:30IST - SYD
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,469
Mon 4/1121:40SYD - SAW
1 stop22h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 26/1113:40SAW - SYD
2 stops24h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/10$1,543
Mon 4/1121:30SYD - IST
1 stop23h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 26/1114:40IST - SYD
2 stops32h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,545
Fri 8/1121:40SYD - IST
1 stop22h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 17/1110:35IST - SYD
2 stops27h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/10$1,641
Fri 8/1106:30SYD - SAW
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/1120:10SAW - SYD
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,685
Thu 21/1121:30SYD - SAW
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 23/1100:10SAW - SYD
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,845

Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

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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 25 October 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 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 27 October 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 mornings, 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, China Southern and Virgin Australia.

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 1 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Turkish 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.
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Very Good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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1 / 10

Excellent service from flight attendants. Food was exceptional. Wish we would’ve upgraded our seats, hard to sleep and economy class.

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Very Good
1,451 reviews
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Very Good
1,451 reviews

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8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

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8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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1 / 10

Excellent service from flight attendants. Food was exceptional. Wish we would’ve upgraded our seats, hard to sleep and economy class.

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Very Good
3,548 reviews
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Very Good
1,451 reviews

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8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

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8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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1 / 10

Excellent service from flight attendants. Food was exceptional. Wish we would’ve upgraded our seats, hard to sleep and economy class.

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Very Good
1,334 reviews
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Very Good
1,451 reviews

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8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

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8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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1 / 10

Excellent service from flight attendants. Food was exceptional. Wish we would’ve upgraded our seats, hard to sleep and economy class.

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Good
1,349 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent service from flight attendants. Food was exceptional. Wish we would’ve upgraded our seats, hard to sleep and economy class.

7.8
Good
379 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent service from flight attendants. Food was exceptional. Wish we would’ve upgraded our seats, hard to sleep and economy class.

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.
  • When is the best time to fly to Istanbul?

    Peak Season: Istanbul’s tourist season runs from April to the end of October and July and August are the busiest months. If you plan on visiting during these months, it’s recommended to search for flights to Turkey far in advance, especially around the festival dates, such as the Istanbul International Music Festival held every June and July. This highly prestigious event showcases classical music, ballet, opera and traditional music from a variety of well-known international artists. Many festival goers book a flight to Istanbul for the music and stay for a holiday. Off Season: The chill and wetness of winter fends off most visitors, but you will find fewer crowds and cheap flights and hotels. Shoulder Season: The shoulder seasons of April through June and September through October have mild weather, fewer tourists, and slightly lower hotel and flight prices. It is also when the Tulip Festival takes place. Although tulips are widely associated with Holland, they are also an important symbol in Turkish and Ottoman history and can be seen on tiles in mosques, literature and on royal clothing. The Tulip Era also signifies an Ottoman Empire period in history. To celebrate it, Istanbul parks are filled with different coloured tulips, for about 10-15 days during either March or April. This coincides with art exhibitions, photo contests and other events in Sultanahmet and Taksim Square. Another event which takes place during this period is The International Istanbul Film Festival offers movie buffs the chance to view Turkish movies with English subtitles. Starting late March and lasting two weeks, this festival is definitely for those travellers who are looking for something slightly different.

  • Why Visit?

    The city is perched on the Bosphorus Strait and boasts a glorious imperial history. Istanbul has been the capital city of four empires – Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman. Its cultural heritage practically sings from the cobbled stones of the Grand Bazaar where traders and tourists haggle over treasures; in the Aya Sofya (also known as Haghia Sophia, its Greek name), and in the Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), which was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years. One of the best ways to experience Istanbul is through the mouth-watering Turkish cuisine. Specialties include mam bayildi (an eggplant and tomato dish, mam bayildi translates as “the priest wept” such is its deliciousness), mercimek corbasi (red lentil soup), kofte (meatballs), testi kebab, borek (a pastry that has hundreds of varieties) and sweet, sticky, syrupy baklava. It would be a waste to take cheap flights to Istanbul and not visit a traditional hamam (bathhouse) or take a ferry trip between Eminönü (Europe) and Anadolu Kavagi (Asia). A European capital of culture in 2010, Istanbul has caught the public imagination. It is an increasingly popular destination for anyone with an appetite for the out of ordinary. Starting with the Blue Mosque, probably the city’s best-known landmark, through the bazaars including the Grand Kapali Carsi and spice, to the magnificence of the Topkapi Palace and the nearby Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Istanbul is no ordinary city. Cap it off with a night cruise of the Bosphorus to see the city from another perspective.

  • How long is the flight to Istanbul?

    Flight times from Australia to Istanbul, Turkey range from 21h – 36h. The fastest flight has one stop and takes 21h 10m originating from Sydney. Other flights have 2 stops such as the flight from Brisbane which takes 22h 20m or from Melbourne which takes 35h 30m. Other flights may take as long as 42h 30m depending on the length of wait time between stops.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Istanbul from Australia?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Istanbul, Turkey from Australia. However, you can find some one-stop Istanbul flight deals from several of the major airports. Flights originating in Sydney on Etihad Airways and Brisbane on Virgin Australia both have a stop in Abu Dhabi before arriving in Istanbul. Virgin Australia offers a flight with 2 stops in Sydney and Abu Dhabi from Melbourne to Istanbul while Emirates has a 2 stop flight originating from Brisbane and stopping in Singapore and Dubai before arriving in Istanbul. Finally, Etihad Airways has several flights from Melbourne to Istanbul with stops in Sydney and Abu Dhabi.

  • How do you get from Istanbul to the city centre?

    Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is about 24-miles from the centre of Istanbul. There are several public transportation options such as HAVAIST and IETT vehicles which can be found at ground level. HAVAIST has a 2-way bus service with 15-minute and 90-minute intervals. Local taxis are also on-hand and there is no difference between day and night fares. Many of the hotels offer private shuttles that will greet you at the airport and transfer both you and your luggage to the hotel doorstep.

  • What are some things to do in Istanbul?

    Istanbul has everything from historical sites to modern performances and natural beauty to concerts and sports. Some of the more popular and most famous attractions include the Dolmabahce Palace, the Hagia Sophia Museum, and the Suleymaniye Mosque. There are day tours, multi-day tours, and walking tours of many of the historic areas. Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower, and the Blue Mosque are all popular landmarks that many visitors like to visit. There are also several museums like the Rahmi M. Koc Museum, Kariye Museum, and Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum that are very attractive to visitors. Of course, there are many shopping experiences available including Istinye Park, Zorlu Center, and Kapali Carsi. Turkish cuisine is available to not only dine on but as part of tours and cultural cooking classes.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Istanbul?

    You will need to have a passport that is valid for at least 90 days longer than the duration of your visa if a visa is needed. Turkey has an Electronic Visa Application System site that can be accessed via the internet that makes applying for a visa much quicker and more secure than other methods. This method will also tell you right away if you are exempt from needing a Visa. If this is the case, you will still need a valid passport to enter the country.

  • 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 $152, however they can be found for as little as $144.

  • 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 25 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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