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Cheap Flights to Istanbul Airport

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Flight deals to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$466 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
Istanbul.$473 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
Istanbul.$478 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $478, select.
Istanbul.$490 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $490, select.
Istanbul.$497 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.
Istanbul.$498 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.
Istanbul.$499 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
Istanbul.$499 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Istanbul.
Feb
from $550
Mar
from $478
Apr
from $490
May
from $466
Jun
from $473
Jul
from $499
Aug
from $557
Sep
from $498
Oct
from $497
Nov
from $499
Dec
from $649
Jan
from $692

Airports near Istanbul

Compare routes to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
ClosestCheapest
from $424
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from $466
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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $893.
The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Istanbul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Istanbul is $893. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
We found flights to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, which is 30.3 km from Istanbul, from $838.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul Airport is Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying to Istanbul

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$466
Cheapest month to flyMay

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How to find cheap flights to Istanbul airport (IST) in 2026

Looking for cheap tickets to Istanbul airport? Return tickets start from $893 and one-way flights to Istanbul start from $466.

Here are a few tips on how to score the best price and make your journey as smooth as possible

  • Simply hit 'search'. We've compared plane tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Istanbul airport to find the cheapest flights. And with us there are no hidden charges - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul airport from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from $466 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to secure the best fare for your Istanbul airport flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul airport from your chosen departure location.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your flights to Istanbul airport by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight deal.
  • Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Istanbul airport? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct IST flights available, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights to Istanbul airport. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul airport flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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