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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Istanbul (SYD-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney 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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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul

Sa, 26 Jul - Fr, 22 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00SYD-IST
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 12:35IST-SYD
39h 35m1 stop
$1,079China Eastern
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Sa, 26 Jul - Fr, 22 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00SYD-IST
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00IST-SYD
36h 00m1 stop
$1,082China Eastern
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Sa, 26 Jul - Fr, 22 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00SYD-IST
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 08:00IST-SYD
35h 00m3 stops
$1,088China Eastern
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Di, 29 Jul - Di, 5 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00SYD-IST
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 07:40IST-SYD
34h 40m3 stops
$1,089China Eastern
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Di, 29 Jul - Mi, 6 Aug
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 08:00SYD-IST
42h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 08:00IST-SYD
35h 00m3 stops
$1,092China Eastern
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Sa, 1 Nov - Fr, 14 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:25 - 06:50SYD-IST
41h 25m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 14:40IST-SYD
39h 10m1 stop
$1,105Sichuan Airlines
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Sa, 16 Aug - Fr, 12 Sep
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30SYD-IST
41h 10m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:15IST-SYD
39h 35m1 stop
$1,207Sichuan Airlines
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Do, 7 Aug - Fr, 5 Sep
Air China Logo
19:40 - 07:40SYD-IST
43h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
14:45 - 14:50IST-SYD
41h 05m1 stop
$1,220Air China
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Di, 12 Aug - Mi, 20 Aug
China Southern Logo
10:15 - 06:15SYD-IST
27h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:45 - 19:25IST-SYD
21h 40m1 stop
$1,231China Southern
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Do, 24 Jul - Fr, 22 Aug
Air China Logo
19:40 - 07:40SYD-IST
43h 00m1 stop
Air China Logo
14:45 - 14:50IST-SYD
41h 05m1 stop
$1,232Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, 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 Sydney to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,383 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,046 and $1,804 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, 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 Sydney to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$618
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Istanbul 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 Sydney to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Which airlines have the best inflight entertainment?

    Both Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines offer a variety of entertainment services such as a number of TV shows, movies, and music. For those looking for a better Wi-Fi bundle, Etihad Airways offers more free Wi-Fi starting out. For those wanting to keep up with the latest in news and sports, Emirates Airlines has a live TV service available on certain airlines.

  • Can I fly directly from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    There are no direct flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to airports in Istanbul; however, there are many connecting flights to choose from. The most popular stopover airports, such as Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), are generally the cheapest.

  • What is there to do at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Sydney Airport is well equipped with a variety of services. For those last minute designer numbers, you can take your pick from brands including Gucci, Emporio Armani, and more. And as far as food goes, whether you are looking for a pizza, sushi, or a gourmet meal, the food court after going through security will satisfy your culinary needs. Make sure to check out the airport's News and Events page on their website to see what fun pop-ups and limited-time events they have going on.

  • How to get to and from Istanbul Airport?

    Transport links from Istanbul Airport include taxi or bus services. There is an airport shuttle service offered by Havaist that is readily available at any time. While the shuttle service offered is cheaper than a taxi, the journey time can be up to twice as long, so make sure to take this into account when planning your journey.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport was $406 for a one-way ticket and $709 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at Istanbul Airport, also known as Istanbul.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Istanbul Airport from Sydney?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Istanbul, Sichuan Airlines or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Istanbul are Sichuan Airlines and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $1,156 and an overall rating of 8.0, Sichuan Airlines is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,449 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Sydney to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Sydney 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 Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 Airport from Sydney 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 Sydney to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,137 or less one-way and $1,692 or less round-trip.
  • There are two main airports that service Istanbul. If you are planning to visit the European side of the city, the northern side, we recommend travelling into Istanbul International Airport (IST). Alternatively, if you plan on booking a hotel on the Asian side of the city, the southern side, it is worthwhile looking for flights into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to be close to your hotel.
  • Istanbul International Airport (IST) is the primary airport for flights into and out of Istanbul and is, on average, cheaper than flying into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • While a range of airlines provide transport from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to airports in Istanbul, make sure to book with Emirates Airlines or Etihad Airways as these are the most popular airlines flying to the region. With both airlines having numerous flights travelling out each day, you can rest assured knowing that any delays or flight changes will be easily sorted out.
  • The average flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to airports in Istanbul is 20–26h. To ensure less time is spent in the air, we recommend journeying with Emirates Airlines as their journeys are, on average, 2–3h shorter than their competitors.
  • For those travelling to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) by car, look for car park P7. A 5min walk from the International Terminal, this multi-storey car park is the designated car park for the international travellers. Alternatively, a valet service is available, for a fee, right outside the Departure level of Terminal 1.
  • If you don't want to leave your car parked at the airport, we recommend journeying from Sydney to the airport via the Sydney Airport Link. Running throughout the day between the city and the airport, the Airport Link is the most convenient way to travel to the airport and is usually cheaper than taking a taxi.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul. 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 Sydney 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.
7.6
China SouthernOverall score based on 100 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.0Boarding
7.4Food
8.3Crew
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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.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2025LAX - CAN
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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.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

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.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

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

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

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

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

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

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.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

The best food I’ve ever been served on an airplane. The security at the gate was frustrating as was the heavy editing of the films and television shows offered.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

It was an old airline with the old configuration of business class seats. Not really what we signed up for for the longest leg of the trip. Disappointing.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Very bad overall. The comfort level was undeniably uncomfortable. The in-flight entertainment was no good because my screen froze and “wasn’t able to reset”. The staff were rude and non-helpful. Instead of offering me an upgrade for all inconveniences for the ticket, and seat I paid extra for, I was offered a downgraded seat all the way at the back of the aircraft. The flight was delayed for so long, making the experience at the layover airport that much more unpleasant.

Food wasn’t nice and doesn’t have halal option

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

great. I could have used a bottle of water or two instead of having to ask everytime. great service. very comfortable

Turkish airlines have improved a lot, please keep up the good work.

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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