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$586 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest return fare
$1,424
Overall average: $1,519
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 31/3Mon 13/4
SYD - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,157
Typical prices: $1,667-$1,763
Turkish Airlines
Sat 31/1Sat 7/2
SYD - IST • Direct
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Sichuan Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,498 (return)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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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

Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:20 - 06:30
SYD
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IST
41h 10m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:15
IST
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SYD
39h 35m1 stop
$1,424Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 06:15
SYD
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IST
39h 30m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 06:25
IST
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SYD
31h 25m2 stops
$1,427China Southern
Sun, 15 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 07:10
SYD
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IST
27h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 06:35
IST
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SYD
26h 35m2 stops
$1,437Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
China Southern Logo
08:10 - 06:40
SYD
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IST
30h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 07:25
IST
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SYD
31h 25m2 stops
$1,439China Southern
Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 07:10
SYD
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IST
41h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 08:25
IST
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SYD
33h 25m2 stops
$1,440China Southern
Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 08:10
SYD
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IST
29h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 10:00
IST
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SYD
36h 25m1 stop
$1,443China Eastern
Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:25 - 06:10
SYD
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IST
40h 45m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 14:40
IST
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SYD
39h 10m1 stop
$1,451Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 06:40
SYD
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IST
40h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
15:20 - 09:25
IST
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SYD
34h 05m2 stops
$1,462China Southern
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 06:30
SYD
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IST
39h 45m2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 08:25
IST
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SYD
33h 25m2 stops
$1,463China Southern
Thu, 5 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
China Southern Logo
08:10 - 07:10
SYD
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IST
31h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 06:35
IST
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SYD
32h 25m1 stop
$1,466China Southern
Booking Insights

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.

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 March, where tickets cost $1,519 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,175 and $1,847 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, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$586
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul

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 $586 for a one-way ticket and $1,424 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?

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

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

    Kuala Lumpur 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, Emirates or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Istanbul are Emirates and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,995 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,706 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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 $999 or less one-way and $1,764 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 flying 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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3440 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
AKL - DXB
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

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

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

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

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

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?

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

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

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

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.

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.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

I already checked in online and provided with a window seat by default which was OK with me. When I printed the pass at the airport, I found that the seat number was different (aisle but in same row). By that time, all window seats were taken up, I am surprised that TK can unilaterally change seats after completed online checkin.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

I had ordered gluten free vegetarian but I got chicken instead. I wasn’t able to eat the meal. It’s hard not having food to eat when it’s an international flight. I don’t want to complain but when it’s a 14 hours flight. It would be nice to have something to eat.

Amazing service on board in business class. The lounges are also great. The inflight entertainment could do with a larger selection and the food choices more but overall, very pleased.

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

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.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

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.

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