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Find cheap flights to Istanbul from $560

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:00 - 08:00MEL-IST
43h 00m1 stop
14:45 - 14:35IST-MEL
40h 50m1 stop
$917Air China
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Mon, 8 Jul - Wed, 18 Sep
20:00 - 08:00MEL-IST
43h 00m1 stop
14:45 - 14:35IST-MEL
40h 50m1 stop
$930Air China
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Mon, 23 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
11:00 - 08:30MEL-IST
28h 30m1 stop
14:00 - 09:00IST-MEL
36h 00m1 stop
$1,049China Eastern
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Sun, 19 May - Wed, 22 May
20:20 - 06:30MEL-IST
41h 10m1 stop
15:35 - 14:20IST-MEL
39h 45m1 stop
$1,072Sichuan Airlines
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 25 Aug
20:20 - 06:30MEL-IST
41h 10m1 stop
15:35 - 14:20IST-MEL
39h 45m1 stop
$1,078Sichuan Airlines
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sun, 25 Aug
11:00 - 08:30SYD-IST
28h 30m1 stop
14:00 - 07:40IST-SYD
34h 40m2 stops
$1,081China Eastern
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
09:45 - 18:55PER-IST
38h 10m2 stops
00:55 - 08:15IST-PER
26h 20m2 stops
$1,164
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Tue, 3 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
21:35 - 23:15PER-SAW
30h 40m3 stops
00:20 - 00:45SAW-PER
43h 25m3 stops
$1,199
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 15 May
15:50 - 14:45PER-IST
27h 55m1 stop
01:35 - 01:10IST-PER
18h 35m1 stop
$1,216Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Fri, 7 Jun
15:50 - 14:45PER-IST
27h 55m1 stop
01:35 - 01:10IST-PER
18h 35m1 stop
$1,218Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Fri, 7 Jun

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,906. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $2,041 on average.

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

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, when flights cost $1,954 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,064.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of $290.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 76% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Melbourne, which takes 20h 20m, Brisbane, which takes 23h 00m, Sydney, which takes 23h 45m, and Adelaide, which takes 27h 10m.

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Cheapest flight

$560
Flight from Melbourne to Istanbul 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    There are 2 airports in Istanbul. The closest airport to Istanbul’s city centre is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km). Istanbul Airport is 34 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs $1,050. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $858 and departed from Melbourne Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

    Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,188 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 658 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Australia

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/7Mon
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
18/9Wed
1 stopAir China
40h 50mIST-MEL
$916
23/9Mon
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
2/10Wed
1 stopAir China
40h 50mIST-MEL
$930
19/5Sun
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 30mMEL-IST
22/5Wed
1 stopChina Eastern
36h 00mIST-MEL
$1,049
10/6Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 10mMEL-IST
25/8Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
39h 45mIST-MEL
$1,072
8/6Sat
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 10mMEL-IST
25/8Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
39h 45mIST-MEL
$1,078
11/6Tue
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 30mSYD-IST
25/6Tue
2 stopsChina Eastern
34h 40mIST-SYD
$1,081
3/9Tue
2 stops
38h 10mPER-IST
23/9Mon
2 stops
26h 20mIST-PER
$1,164
7/5Tue
3 stops
30h 40mPER-SAW
15/5Wed
3 stops
43h 25mSAW-PER
$1,199
26/5Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 55mPER-IST
7/6Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
18h 35mIST-PER
$1,216
26/5Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 55mPER-IST
7/6Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
18h 35mIST-PER
$1,218

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/9Mon
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
$560
10/5Fri
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
$563
30/6Sun
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 30mSYD-IST
$609
11/6Tue
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 30mSYD-IST
$612
4/5Sat
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 10mMEL-IST
$623
14/6Fri
2 stops
38h 15mPER-IST
$623
1/6Sat
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 10mMEL-IST
$624
3/5Fri
3 stops
55h 45mPER-SAW
$638
21/7Sun
2 stopsIndiGo
29h 55mMEL-IST
$755
15/10Tue
2 stopsIndiGo
29h 55mMEL-IST
$757

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Recent domestic flight deals

9/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
14/5Tue
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$78
9/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$85
5/5Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
6/5Mon
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$92
25/5Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mESB-IST
1/6Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 10mIST-ESB
$120
12/5Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 20mESB-IST
27/5Mon
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ESB
$125
20/6Thu
direct
1h 55mHTY-IST
30/6Sun
multi-stop
12h 40mIST-HTY
$206
20/6Thu
multi-stop
9h 10mHTY-IST
30/6Sun
multi-stop
5h 40mIST-HTY
$1,018
26/6Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
1/7Mon
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 55mIST-AYT
$1,339
26/6Wed
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
30/6Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 25mIST-AYT
$1,401
15/6Sat
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
8h 15mAYT-IST
22/6Sat
multi-stopAzerbaijan Airlines
8h 35mIST-AYT
$1,732

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Last minute flights to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/4Sat
multi-stop
38h 40mPER-IST
8/5Wed
multi-stop
17h 30mIST-PER
$1,319
27/4Sat
multi-stop
24h 40mPER-IST
7/5Tue
multi-stop
39h 05mIST-PER
$1,349
27/4Sat
multi-stop
42h 25mPER-IST
12/5Sun
multi-stop
17h 30mIST-PER
$1,352
27/4Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 55mPER-IST
11/5Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
18h 35mIST-PER
$1,379
27/4Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 55mPER-IST
12/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 20mIST-PER
$1,410
30/4Tue
multi-stopChina Eastern
42h 00mMEL-IST
3/5Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 00mIST-MEL
$1,450
30/4Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
37h 40mSYD-IST
24/5Fri
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 50mIST-SYD
$1,525
27/4Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
29h 05mMEL-IST
4/5Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
31h 20mIST-MEL
$1,542
30/4Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
37h 40mSYD-IST
13/5Mon
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 50mIST-SYD
$1,547
27/4Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
29h 05mMEL-IST
4/5Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
31h 20mIST-MEL
$1,590

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