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Cheapest return fare
$1,211
Typical prices: $1,367-$1,797
Etihad Airways
Sat 24/10Sun 8/11
SYD - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,944
Typical prices: $1,953-$2,272
Turkish Airlines
Thu 22/10Fri 6/11
SYD - IST • Direct
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Istanbul (SYD-IST)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 12:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
23h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 06:30IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,211Etihad Airways
Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 07:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 06:50IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,216Qatar Airways
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Air China Logo
10:40 - 08:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
29h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:55 - 08:10IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,217Air China
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 07:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 06:50IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,217Qatar Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct
China Eastern Logo
10:05 - 07:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
27h 55m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 00m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,224China Eastern
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
China Eastern Logo
10:05 - 07:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
27h 55m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 00m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan
$1,224China Eastern
Sat, 7 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 07:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
23h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 20:20IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,243China Southern
Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 12:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 06:30IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,247Etihad Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 07:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
23h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 13:35IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,270China Southern
Sat, 10 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Air China Logo
20:40 - 08:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul
43h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:55 - 08:30IST  Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,274Air 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 return flight from Sydney to Istanbul?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul from Sydney usually cost between $1,488 and $2,044 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,211 on Etihad Airways (24 Oct–8 Nov).

What is the cheapest Sydney to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Sydney to Istanbul costs $738 on the route between Sydney (SYD) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Istanbul is March, where tickets cost $1,514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,998 and $1,735 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Istanbul, 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 18 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$687
Flight from Sydney to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

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 flights from Sydney to Istanbul

  • How many airports can I fly to in Istanbul from Sydney Airport?

    Istanbul has two international airports. The Istanbul Airport is 50 km to the northwest of Istanbul city centre, on the European side of the city. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is 32 km from Istanbul city centre, on the Asian side of the metropolis. Both airports receive flights from Sydney Airport.

  • Which airport in Istanbul should I fly to from Sydney Airport?

    On average, the prices are quite similar when looking at flights to Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul Airport from Sydney Airport. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is closer to the city centre and a shuttle bus operates from the airport for around A$ 3.75; it takes about 90min. To get to the city centre from Istanbul Airport via public transport, you need to get the H2 bus to Sisli—Mecidiyekoy Station, then transfer to the M2 metro line to Taksim Square. It takes about 70min and costs roughly A$ 10. Both airports offer taxi services, and the taxi from Sabiha Gokcen Airport usually takes 50min and costs about A$ 37, while the taxi from Istanbul Airport takes roughly 55min and generally costs A$ 46.

  • Can I fly directly to Istanbul from Sydney Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to either international airport in Istanbul from Sydney Airport. Qatar Airways offers a one-stop flight path that stops in Doha (DOH) to both international airports. Etihad, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines also offer one- or two-stop flight paths to Istanbul.

  • Where do flights from Sydney to Istanbul stop?

    Flights from Sydney to Istanbul tend to include at least one stopover. Flights operated by Turkish Airlines usually stop at Kuala Lumpur (KUL), while Philippine Airlines flights stop in Manila (MNL). Etihad flights stop in Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Emirates flights stop in Dubai (DXB).

  • Which airlines offer routes with smaller carbon footprints?

    All Nippon Airways has introduced significant measures aimed at reducing the CO2 emitted on their flights. They run occasional trips from Sydney to Istanbul that stop at Haneda Aiport (HND), in Tokyo. These flights emit up to 51% less CO2 than average flights on this route.

  • Are there lounges at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    You'll need to be at the airport a few hours before your flight from Sydney to Istanbul, so if you're looking for a place to relax, you can use one of their airport lounges. Qantas and Emirates have their own lounges for business passengers and frequent flyers. You can also pay to use the SkyTeam or Premium Plaza lounges.

  • Can I get special assistance on my journey from Sydney to Istanbul?

    If you need special assistance at the airport or on board your flights, contact your airline at least 48 hours in advance. If you are travelling with your own wheelchair, you can usually use it at the airport, but you'll need to check it at the gate and transfer to one provided by your airline.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Istanbul?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Istanbul was $687 for a one-way ticket and $1,211 for a return.

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

    Sydney is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Istanbul. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and you will be arriving in Istanbul at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

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

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

    Guangzhou is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 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?

    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 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

  • Qantas Airways uses Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) as an airline hub, while Virgin Australia and Jetstar use Sydney Airport as a secondary hub.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) has a mosque in the airport, where approximately 6,000 people can worship at the same time. It also has 44 prayer rooms; half are for men and half are for women.
  • Sydney Airport has three terminals; Terminal 1 functions as the international terminal and is separate from Terminals 2 and 3.
  • Turkish Airlines' EcoFly fare is a good middle-ground option that offers cheaper ticket prices from a major airline. It usually includes up to 15 kg of checked luggage, 8 kg of cabin luggage and a light meal. Their ExtraFly fare increases the checked luggage allowance to 20 kg.
  • Sometimes you can find cheaper flights by booking routes operated by multiple airlines. For example, Thai Airways and Oman Airways partner on a route that stops at Bangkok Airport (BKK) and Muscat International Airport (MCT). This route is usually fully connected, so your checked luggage will be transferred to the next aircraft, but always double-check.

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