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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Brisbane to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$1,064 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,064, select.
Istanbul.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Istanbul.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Istanbul.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Istanbul.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Istanbul.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Istanbul.$1,071 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,071, select.
Istanbul.$1,085 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,085, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Brisbane to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from $1,217
Jun
from $1,155
Jul
from $1,368
Aug
from $1,064
Sep
from $1,065
Oct
from $1,159
Nov
from $1,065
Dec
from $1,645
Jan
from $1,702
Feb
from $1,473
Mar
from $1,479
Apr
from $1,684

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Brisbane to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,064
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Brisbane to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Istanbul is $1,064. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Brisbane to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,064.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Brisbane to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Brisbane Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $1,064.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Brisbane Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Brisbane Airport and Istanbul. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly from Brisbane to Istanbul?

There are no direct flights from Brisbane to Istanbul, but several airlines fly this route with 1 stop at other international airports. These include:

These flights arrive at Istanbul Ataturk (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha (SAW). More routes are available with 2 or more stops.

Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 7 hours behind Brisbane at all times of the year.

What is the weather like in Istanbul?

Istanbul has colder winters than Brisbane but similarly hot summers, although at the other side of the year. July reaches 24°C on average, while February is the coldest month at 6°C. The best balance can be found in the shoulder seasons of April to May and September to mid-November, which also avoid most of the rain.

How expensive is Istanbul?

Brisbane

Istanbul

Average cost of a meal

AU$20.00

AU$6.70

Average cost of a coffee

AU$4.30

AU$2.65

Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD

AU$35-AU$50

AU$10-AU$13

Essential travel information for Istanbul

Departing from Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE) has 2 terminals serving international flights (Terminal 1) and domestic flights (Terminal 2). Flights to Istanbul leave from the International Terminal, unless your route has a domestic connection in Australia.

When you arrive in the International Terminal, head to level 4 to check in before going down to level 3 for security checks and departure gates. You'll also find duty-free shops and airline lounges in this area, as well as a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars both airside and landside.

It's recommended that you get to the airport 3 hours before your international flight.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul has 2 airports handling international flights:

Check your flight booking to make sure you know which one you're arriving at when arranging transport services. Ataturk is the larger of the 2 airports and closer to Istanbul at 23km or a 45-minute drive. Sabiha Gokchen Airport is 45km away, which can take 60 minutes by taxi or 90 minutes by public bus. You can also hire a car at the airports.

Return flights from Istanbul to Brisbane

Both of Istanbul's airports are far from the city centre, so make sure you leave enough time when making your return trip. You should arrive 3 hours before an international flight to avoid problems.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January 2019.


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