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Typical prices: $1,365-$1,893
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$1,719
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

 
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Recent return flight deals to Istanbul

Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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20:40 - 12:20PER  Perth-IST Istanbul
44h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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13:50 - 19:55IST  Istanbul-PER Perth
25h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,113Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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20:40 - 16:40PER  Perth-IST Istanbul
25h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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17:15 - 19:55IST  Istanbul-PER Perth
21h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,161Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 06:40MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
39h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
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15:20 - 09:45IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
34h 25m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,178China Southern
Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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23:30 - 06:40MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
39h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
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15:20 - 09:45IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
34h 25m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,193China Southern
Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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11:00 - 08:10MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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14:00 - 13:40IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
39h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,194China Eastern
Tue, 3 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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12:00 - 08:10MEL  Melbourne-IST Istanbul
28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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13:35 - 14:05IST  Istanbul-MEL Melbourne
40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,194China Eastern
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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21:25 - 06:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
40h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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15:30 - 15:05IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$1,200Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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21:25 - 06:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
40h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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15:30 - 15:05IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$1,200Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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10:30 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
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14:55 - 08:10IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,201Air China
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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10:30 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
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14:55 - 08:05IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,201Air China
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Istanbul Airport flights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Airport?

Perth to Istanbul Airport is the cheapest route at $1,113 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to Istanbul Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from $1,200.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Airport?

A return flight to Istanbul Airport costs $1,611 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Darwin average $1,448, while Melbourne Airport runs a bit higher at $1,599.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport at $1,568 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,667.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport with an average price of $1,440 return.
  • December ($2,041) and September ($1,732) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Istanbul Airport are the cheapest at $1,494 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,703.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Airport?

Flights under $1,365 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Istanbul Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Darwin $1,350
  • Sydney $1,353
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When are flights to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 17% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Istanbul Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Istanbul

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Your questions about flights to Istanbul Airport, answered

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

  • Are there on-site hotels at Ataturk Airport?

    The TAV Airport Hotel can be accessed via the terminal but also offers a free airport shuttle if you are staying outside the security area (to do this you need to hold a visa). If you do not have a visa you will need to stay in the airside rooms in the hotel that can be accessed once through airport security.

  • Which airline has the fewest stops on flights to Istanbul?

    Turkish Airlines flies from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth with only one layover on the way. Etihad also flies to Istanbul from Melbourne with one layover, whereas all other airlines flying from cities in Australia will have two or more layovers on the way to Istanbul.

  • Does Ataturk Airport have free Wi-Fi access?

    The Wi-Fi connection is free for two hours, but in order to access this you will need to have a Turkish mobile number. If this is impossible, international passengers can venture into the Starbucks, which has free Wi-Fi for its customers. Alternatively, if you pay to enter one of the lounges you will have complimentary Wi-Fi access there.

  • What is the safest way to get from Ataturk Airport to Istanbul centre?

    The most comfortable and definitely the safest option is a private transfer service. It can be pricey as the cost of this service is around EUR25 per person (approximately AUD40) one way, but the car will be for your group alone and could be more reliable than a taxi.

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

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

  • 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 Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,178 return

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

    A good deal on a flight to Istanbul Airport is around $1,365 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 Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Istanbul Airport – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the average return fare of $1,611.

Your guide to booking Istanbul Airport 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 Airport, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 17% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Istanbul Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,365 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 Airport in February. Return fares historically average $1,440 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 $209 per return. Morning flights to Istanbul Airport average $1,494 compared to $1,703 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 Airport, 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 Airport, a few great places to start are Taksim, Taksim Square, and Istanbul City Centre. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • There is currently one main airport that serves the European side of Istanbul: Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located 24km from the centre of the city and is the hub for Turkish Airlines.
  • Business class passengers on Turkish Airlines with a layover after flights to Istanbul might want to think about checking into the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Ataturk Airport to get some peace and quiet. Business and first class passengers with Star Alliance membership can also use the lounge. Here you can take advantage of facilities such as showers, children’s play areas and a cinema, as well as drinks and a food buffet. There is also a prayer room for those who would like to reflect in peace.
  • If you need to do some last minute souvenir shopping at Ataturk Airport, the Old Bazaar, with its typically Turkish ambience, has a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, sweet treats such as Turkish delight, traditional silverware and jewellery, as well as other local foodstuffs including spices and regional olive oil.
  • For travellers on flights to Istanbul who are hungry there are a number of restaurants at Ataturk Airport such as Restro, Eat & Fly, which is located in the departures terminal before security. This restaurant offers Turkish meze – but if you don’t want that option, there is also a Chinese stir-fry. Alternatively, if you are desperate for something you recognize, a coffee fix can be found in the Starbucks located in the international departures terminal.
  • Those travelling on flights to Istanbul with babies and children will be happy to hear that both terminals of Ataturk Airport provide nursing and baby changing facilities as well as play areas for slightly older children.

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 3657 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
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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

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!

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on 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.

Same as the flight to Doha. Very uncomfortable seats. No leg space

The first and longest leg, Washington to Doha, was in a 777 that was very loud. This was an older aircraft. The second leg, Doha to Delhi, was in a much newer aircraft, an A350 and was very substantially quieter. The service was good on both, though as always, the crew leaves you trapped with your meal tray for a really long time. Additionally, the flight crew seemed inordinately afraid of turbulence, keeping the seat belt sign on for long stretches when there was barely noticeable turbulence.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

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

Etihad can improve the transfer in Abudabi gates instead of making people to climb the stairs.

We were taking the flight MU 8649 from Shanghai to Osaka and the original boarding gate was 20 and we didn’t receive any notification or broadcast about gate changes, and by the time we missed the original boarding time we check thr electric board and realized the gate was changed to 208 Also the flight was delayed by almost an hour and the crew member didn’t provide any explanation, after we finally boarded the aircraft was very hot, the crew member told me the air conditioning was not working and tried to calm passages down by offering iced water, all of us sat in the aircraft for another 40 mins before it finally took off

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

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

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

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

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

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.

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

Business Class window seat on my Shanghai to Venice route was broken and could not be converted into a bed which has to switch to a narrow aisle seat instead

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

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

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

How do you run out of beer after one hour of a twelve hour flight?!

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

Multiple delays, with no explanation. Caused us to almost miss our connector. The airline made no effort when we arrived in Shanghai to help us make it to our next flight with the same airline.

I will never fly through China again. Maybe it was the mandatory retinal scan just to transfer to another flight or the complete set of fingerprints they require. There are many better and inexpensive flights to Asia if you look.

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