Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Istanbul (IST)

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Flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,204. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$1,041 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,041, select.

Istanbul.$1,041 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,041, select.

Istanbul.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.

Istanbul.$1,119 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,119, select.

Istanbul.$1,119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,119, select.

Istanbul.$1,120 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,120, select.

Istanbul.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.

Istanbul.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.

Istanbul.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.

Istanbul.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.

Istanbul.$1,129 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,129, select.

Istanbul.$1,152 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,152, select.

Istanbul.$1,166 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,166, select.

Istanbul.$1,182 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,182, select.

Istanbul.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.

Istanbul.$1,193 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,193, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

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Sydney to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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from $1,175

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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul

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from $1,041

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Sydney to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,041
Cheapest month to fly	October

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,041. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Istanbul?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,041.

How many flights are there a week from Sydney to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Sydney to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport on Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Istanbul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Sydney.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SYD to IST flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SYD and IST:
- Dubai Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Ho Chi Minh City Airport

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney Airport, 66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Sydney Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

If you're getting in on a late Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near IST:
Travel at your own pace with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among the biggest draws.