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Cheapest return fare
$1,294
Typical prices: $1,377-$1,809
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 13/11Sat 28/11
IST - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,102
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/9Tue 29/9
IST - SYD • Direct
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Cheapest • from $1,294 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,594 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Sydney (IST-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Sydney 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Sydney

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 15:05
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SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:25 - 06:10
SYD
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IST
40h 45m
1 stop
$1,294Sichuan Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 15:05
IST
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SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:25 - 06:10
SYD
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IST
40h 45m
1 stop
$1,304Sichuan Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 06:50
IST
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SYD
26h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 12:20
SYD
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IST
25h 20m
2 stops
$1,702Qatar Airways
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 06:30
IST
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SYD
32h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:50 - 12:50
SYD
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IST
28h 00m
1 stop
$1,711Etihad Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 07:25
IST
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SYD
27h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 12:20
SYD
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IST
28h 30m
1 stop
$1,711Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 17:45
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SYD
19h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 12:50
SYD
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IST
23h 20m
1 stop
$1,728Etihad Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:50 - 19:10
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SYD
20h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:10 - 15:40
SYD
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IST
24h 30m
1 stop
$1,914Turkish Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 10:00
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SYD
25h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:05 - 12:50
SYD
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IST
30h 45m
1 stop
$1,987Turkish Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:35 - 06:05
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SYD
27h 30m
2 stops
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20:10 - 14:25
SYD
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IST
25h 15m
1 stop
$2,061Qantas Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
20:05 - 18:35
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38h 30m
2 stops
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22:00 - 18:30
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28h 30m
2 stops
$2,157Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Sydney flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sydney departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from Istanbul Airport usually cost between $1,698 and $2,252 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,321 on China Eastern (20 Aug–6 Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney is November, where tickets cost $1,511 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,124 and $2,081 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Sydney, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$966
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Sydney flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sydney was $966 for a one-way ticket and $1,294 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

    Istanbul Airport and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Istanbul Airport from Istanbul and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Sydney, Emirates or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Sydney are Emirates and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,243 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,136 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 from Istanbul Airport to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Sydney from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,092 or less one-way.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Sydney? 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 3639 reviews
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7.9Food
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
WLG - SYD
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

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

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

Emirates is always great experience, however, they should reopen their lounge in Istanbul. The IGA lounge is not worth it

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

I think it is much better than the flight I flew from Sydney to Tokyo.

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Transit , Too long for terminal change, for a moment I thought Qatar airlines going to Los Angeles by bus. Please make transit convenient and quick.

Very tight seating. Crew seemed too dis interested and too slow to remove main meal trays.

We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

The service is awesome. The food is the best of all the airlines we have flown before. Totally enjoyable flight, which is quite unusual.

Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

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The rules regarding business class lounge hotel/room access were very confusing. Between flights we had an 11 hour layover in Istanbul, but were denied a room to rest as our layover was too long?? Keep in mind that we arrived there at 3:30am after a long flight. Even multiple Turkish airlines employees were inconsistent with the rules. We ended up paying a high price at the Yotel in the airport in order to get some rest. Good thing I did, as a medical emergency was declared on the flight from Istanbul to Atlanta and I was apparently the only physician on board. Luckily I was able to stabilize the passenger and the flight wasn't diverted. The crew called an overhead announcement for a medical doctor, but insisted that I show them a copy of my medical license which I did. Very strange in my 35 years as a physician and responding multiple times to inflight medical emergencies over the years. I was very glad the passengers issue was resolved, but an acknowledgement of at least a thank you from the crew would have been appreciated.

I wasn't able to bring my little dog with me, because of the feedback team's extremely slow response. How are they even allowed to operate with this paste??

The sleeper seats, the staff, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the mocktail options.

They gave us some Tiramisu that had no business being as delicious as it was! They were continuously attentive and provided a great environment to welcome us on our trip.

Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

Horrible service at the baggage claim. Stuck on plane for an hour due to taxing and no gate.

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

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

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

I travelled from Adu Dhabi to Melb; service was minimal at best, when I asked for a bottle of water but no meal I was told it was not available- it seemed a cup would do. The staff were un helpful & dismissive. We had a family near us who I never saw obtain any assistance from crew- they were simply avoided! Meal was simple and adequate no hot drinks were on offer until close to arriving, with a pseudo breakfast. Seats were tight despite obtaining extra leg room. I will not be flying with Etihad again and will not recommend them to family & friends.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion and just ply wood. The seats are so compact that no one would sit comfortably. I am a slim person and it was super hard for me to move in the seat just imagine what someone else would feel. This airline would be my last option. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far far better than this. Do not travel even for free.

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