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Cheapest return flight
$1,101
Typical prices: $1,387-$1,946
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/11Fri 23/11
PER - SAW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,009
Typical prices: $1,754-$2,325
Turkish Airlines
Mon 15/10Sun 28/10
SYD - IST • Direct
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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20:50 - 16:05PER  Perth-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
24h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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17:20 - 19:55SAW  Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-PER Perth
21h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,101Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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04:45 - 05:25PER  Perth-IST Istanbul
29h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
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06:25 - 03:45IST  Istanbul-PER Perth
40h 20m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,107Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 06:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
71h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 20:20IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,183China Southern
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:10MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 14:05IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,188China Eastern
Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:10MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 14:05IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,188China Eastern
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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21:40 - 06:40MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
41h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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15:40 - 15:00IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
39h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$1,188Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 06:40MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
41h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 15:00IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
39h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$1,188Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 07:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
23h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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14:10 - 13:35IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,209China Southern
Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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10:30 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:45 - 08:05IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,209Air China
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Air China Logo
10:40 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
29h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:55 - 08:05IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,219Air China
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Istanbul flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Istanbul with more confidence.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul at $1,592 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,705.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul with an average price of $1,505 return.
•December ($2,082) and September ($1,759) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

Morning flights to Istanbul are the cheapest at $1,519 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,721.

When are flights to Istanbul the cheapest?

Flights to Istanbul are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Istanbul

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flights from Perth to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Istanbul, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Istanbul?

    Malaysia Airlines operates the most flights from Australia to Istanbul at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Istanbul. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Istanbul?

    Flights to Istanbul arrive at: Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • Which airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Istanbul?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Istanbul are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,188 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Istanbul is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Istanbul is around $1,387 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Istanbul?

    Last-minute fares to Istanbul – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the average return fare of $1,641.

Your guide to booking Istanbul flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Istanbul, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Istanbul, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,387 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Istanbul in March. Return fares historically average $1,505 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $202 per return. Morning flights to Istanbul average $1,519 compared to $1,721 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Istanbul, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Istanbul, a few great places to start are Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Galata Kulesi. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Istanbul

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3662 reviews
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

The plane cleanness, punctuality and crew attention was great. The airline is offering free fast wifi on the flight, however apparently without much policy on the use. Quite a few passengers felt the liberty to watch shorts or other content without headphones from their devices as well as talking for long durations over phone calls. This made a 4-hour, fully booked flight somehow difficult to bear.

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

Boarding staff at lahore airport corporate well. Thanks to that guy.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

The food is good, but i am nit used to those foods so I can’t really be more detailed.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

Broken business class seat which could not convert into a bed and had to switch to a narrower aisle seat to sleep

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

The landings were smooth . Being unable to check-in online was terribly stressful and the queue at Haneda exemely long. We paid extra for window seats and did not get them.

A lot of value considering the cheap ticket prices. All meals served were Chinese food. Would fly them again considering the ticket was half the price of any others

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