Cheap flights from Australia to Istanbul from $498

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China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00
MEL
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IST
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00
IST
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MEL
36h 00m
1 stop
$999China Eastern
Fri, 10 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 07:15
MEL
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IST
27h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:20 - 19:20
IST
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MEL
22h 00m
1 stop
$1,008China Southern
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 10 Jun
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00
MEL
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IST
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00
IST
-
MEL
36h 00m
1 stop
$1,019China Eastern
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 06:35
MEL
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IST
27h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
14:20 - 19:20
IST
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MEL
22h 00m
1 stop
$1,024China Southern
Fri, 22 May - Tue, 26 May
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30
SYD
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IST
41h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:15
IST
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SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,117Sichuan Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Mon, 11 May
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30
SYD
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IST
41h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:15
IST
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SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,137Sichuan Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Thu, 14 May
AirAsia X Logo
20:50 - 16:05
SYD
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SAW
26h 15m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 08:20
SAW
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SYD
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,333AirAsia X
Tue, 28 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug
AirAsia X Logo
21:45 - 16:05
MEL
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SAW
25h 20m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 20:30
SAW
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MEL
20h 15m
1 stop
$1,412AirAsia X
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 10 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:45 - 05:15
ADL
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IST
26h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:50 - 07:00
IST
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ADL
32h 40m
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$1,466Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:45 - 05:15
ADL
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IST
26h 00m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
15:50 - 07:00
IST
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ADL
32h 40m
1 stop
$1,476Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

China Eastern flights from Australia to Istanbul

Our best China Eastern deals on Australia to Istanbul flight tickets
China Eastern
8 June
MEL11:00Melbourne
28h 00m
1 stop
IST08:00Istanbul
22 June
IST14:00Istanbul
36h 00m
1 stop
MEL09:00Melbourne
$999
China Eastern
14 Apr
MEL11:00Melbourne
28h 00m
1 stop
IST08:00Istanbul
21 Apr
IST14:00Istanbul
36h 00m
1 stop
MEL09:00Melbourne
$1,019
China Eastern
14 Apr
MEL11:00Melbourne
28h 00m
1 stop
IST08:00Istanbul
21 Apr
IST14:00Istanbul
36h 00m
1 stop
MEL09:00Melbourne
$1,031

Turkish Airlines flights from Australia to Istanbul

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Australia to Istanbul flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
12 May
PER15:50Perth
24h 30m
1 stop
IST11:20Istanbul
31 May
IST16:50Istanbul
27h 20m
1 stop
PER01:10Perth
$1,373
Turkish Airlines
3 June
PER15:50Perth
24h 30m
1 stop
IST11:20Istanbul
17 June
IST16:50Istanbul
27h 20m
1 stop
PER01:10Perth
$1,387
Turkish Airlines
21 May
PER15:50Perth
24h 30m
1 stop
IST11:20Istanbul
1 June
IST16:50Istanbul
27h 20m
1 stop
PER01:10Perth
$1,399

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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 28/4

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$999

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

10:20-07:15

1 stop27h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

14:20-19:20

1 stop22h 00m

$1,008

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,019

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:20-06:35

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 26/5

14:20-19:20

1 stop22h 00m

$1,024

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 11/5

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,117

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,137

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

20:50-16:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/8

17:15-08:20

1 stop32h 05m

$1,333
Fastest return journey

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/6

17:15-20:30

1 stop20h 15m

$1,412

AdelaideIstanbul

ADL - IST

ADLIST

Adelaide

Wed 3/6

09:45-05:15

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

15:50-07:00

1 stop32h 40m

$1,466

AdelaideIstanbul

ADL - IST

ADLIST

Adelaide

Wed 3/6

09:45-05:15

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

15:50-07:00

1 stop32h 40m

$1,476

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Istanbul

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Australia, with most prices found around $1,518. The month of February is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,520.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,786. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Australia to Istanbul for around $2,279.

What is the cheapest Australia to Istanbul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $1,632 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Australia for as low as $1,450 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Australia to Istanbul flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Australia to Istanbul flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Australia to Istanbul

Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The fastest flight from Australia to Istanbul takes 18h 25m
Direct flights go from Australia to Istanbul on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There are 2 airports in Istanbul. From Australia there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Istanbul?

    Prices for flights from Australia to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Istanbul?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Istanbul.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

    The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Istanbul

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
AirAsia XPriceFrom $364Free cancellationRating
6.4
45 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $659Free cancellationRating
6.8
542 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $670Free cancellationRating
7.3
141 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $845Free cancellationRating
7.6
449 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $861Free cancellationRating
7.3
4,256 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free cancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $931Free cancellationRating
7.2
198 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $966Free cancellationRating
7.4
142 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,024Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,737 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,077Free cancellationRating
7.3
295 reviews
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Flights from Australia to Istanbul with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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