How long does it take to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The flight from Australia to Istanbul Airport depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Melbourne (a popular airport in Australia) to Istanbul Airport (the most popular airport in Istanbul Airport), then the flight time is 21h 10m on average. If you fly from Brisbane (another popular airport in Australia) to Istanbul Airport, then the average flight time is 21h 25m.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

China Southern, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Australia according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Australia to Istanbul Airport on average per week?

As of November 2026, 3 flights take off from Australia and land in Istanbul Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Istanbul?

China Southern, Etihad Airways, and Sichuan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Istanbul

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport?

As of November 2026, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Istanbul Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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22:05 - 07:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

41h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

14:25 - 13:20IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,147China Southern

Fri, 26 Feb - Fri, 12 Mar

21:30 - 08:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

42h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:10 - 13:35IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,208China Eastern

Mon, 8 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar

15:10 - 07:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

24h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:50 - 09:25IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 35m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,210China Southern

Tue, 2 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

11:00 - 08:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

28h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:00 - 12:35IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,273China Eastern

Thu, 15 Apr - Mon, 3 May

10:30 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:10 - 13:35IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,290Multiple Airlines

Tue, 12 Jan - Wed, 24 Feb

21:55 - 20:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

30h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

21:55 - 08:20IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,304Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Mar - Sun, 14 Mar

20:40 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:55 - 15:50IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,317Air China

Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

21:25 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

41h 15m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 15:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,329Sichuan Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

21:25 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

41h 15m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 15:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,331Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

10:30 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:55 - 08:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,422Air China

Wed, 13 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

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09:20 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

29h 20m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Daxing Intl

14:25 - 09:25IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,175China Southern

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

09:20 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

29h 20m2 stops Shenzhen Beijing Daxing Intl

14:25 - 20:25IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,193China Southern

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

10:30 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:55 - 08:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,254Air China

Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

21:55 - 20:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

30h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

21:55 - 08:20IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,356Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

21:55 - 20:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

30h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

21:55 - 08:20IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,360Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

21:35 - 11:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

21h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

15:20 - 19:25IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,383Turkish Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

18:05 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 16:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,397Etihad Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

18:05 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 16:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

18h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,401Etihad Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:35 - 11:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

21h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

15:20 - 19:25IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,410Turkish Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

20:40 - 08:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:55 - 16:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

41h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,461Air China

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec

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17 Mar

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 20m

1 stop

IST12:50Istanbul

10 Apr

IST13:50Istanbul

33h 20m

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SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,386

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14 Nov

MEL18:05Melbourne

26h 45m

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IST12:50Istanbul

21 Nov

IST13:55Istanbul

18h 50m

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$1,397

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15 Nov

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IST14:00Istanbul

18h 45m

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MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,401

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1 Feb

MEL23:40Melbourne

27h 00m

1 stop

IST18:40Istanbul

22 Feb

IST13:50Istanbul

20h 00m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,394

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16 Nov

MEL17:10Melbourne

21h 50m

1 stop

IST07:00Istanbul

30 Nov

IST13:50Istanbul

20h 00m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,398

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17 Jan

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 30m

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IST12:20Istanbul

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IST13:50Istanbul

20h 30m

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10:30-08:20

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14:55-08:05

1 stop33h 10m

$1,422

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,559. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,571.

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

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,955. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul Airport on Saturday is $2,161.

What is the cheapest Australia to Istanbul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $1,655 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Australia for as low as $1,504 on momondo.

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

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

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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Australia in the past 72 hours is $566. The best return flight deal from Australia to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,147.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Istanbul Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Istanbul Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Australia to Istanbul Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Australia to Istanbul Airport is Airbus A350-900, representing 93.33% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A380-800 at 6.67%.

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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $666	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 49 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Air China	PriceFrom $688	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $782	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 485 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $794	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $906	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 251 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $971	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 190 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,029	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 39 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,036	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 322 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,236	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,278	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,633 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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