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

AirAsia X, China Eastern, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Turkey

How long is the flight from Australia to Turkey?

On average, it takes 20h 30m to fly from Australia to Turkey if you fly out of Melbourne (the most popular airport in Australia) and into Istanbul Airport (the most popular airport in Turkey). If you’re flying out of Sydney and into Istanbul Airport, then the flight time is around 21h 15m.

How many flights depart from Australia to Turkey on average per day?

2 flights are operational daily from Australia to Turkey as of January 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 21:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

Which airlines fly to Turkey?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Turkey from Australia according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Turkey. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to Turkey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

20 flights are operational weekly from Australia to Turkey as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

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

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

There are 19 operators available for flights from Australia to Turkey as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Turkey?

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 Turkey.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Turkey?

The required travel and health documents for your Turkey 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 Turkey. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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01:00 - 16:05

MEL

SAW

23h 05m

1 stop

17:20 - 23:45

SAW

MEL

22h 25m

1 stop

$1,077AirAsia X

Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

11:00 - 08:00

MEL

IST

28h 00m

1 stop

14:00 - 09:00

IST

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,090China Eastern

Thu, 28 May - Fri, 19 Jun

16:15 - 16:35

PER

IST

29h 20m

1 stop

02:00 - 15:15

IST

PER

32h 15m

1 stop

$1,151Malaysia Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

10:20 - 22:10

MEL

IST

42h 50m

1 stop

16:00 - 19:20

IST

MEL

44h 20m

2 stops

$1,154China Southern

Sun, 17 May - Mon, 8 Jun

15:50 - 15:40

PER

IST

28h 50m

1 stop

16:50 - 01:10

IST

PER

27h 20m

1 stop

$1,162Malaysia Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

IST

51h 10m

2 stops

16:00 - 08:40

IST

MEL

33h 40m

2 stops

$1,165China Southern

Sun, 17 May - Mon, 8 Jun

21:40 - 06:30

MEL

IST

40h 50m

1 stop

15:40 - 14:20

IST

MEL

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,193Sichuan Airlines

Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

21:25 - 06:30

SYD

IST

41h 05m

1 stop

15:40 - 14:15

IST

SYD

39h 35m

1 stop

$1,215Sichuan Airlines

Sat, 28 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

15:10 - 12:10

BNE

SAW

28h 00m

1 stop

13:40 - 22:55

SAW

BNE

26h 15m

1 stop

$1,696Qatar Airways

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

15:10 - 12:10

BNE

SAW

28h 00m

1 stop

13:35 - 22:45

SAW

BNE

26h 10m

1 stop

$1,698Qatar Airways

Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

KLM flights from Australia to Turkey

Our best KLM deals on Australia to Turkey flight tickets

KLM

26 Jan

SYD12:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 10m

3 stops

IST16:55Istanbul

11 Feb

IST17:55Istanbul

29h 30m

3 stops

SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,167

KLM

26 Jan

SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 45m

2 stops

IST16:55Istanbul

11 Feb

IST17:55Istanbul

29h 30m

3 stops

SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,176

KLM

5 Mar

ADL06:25Adelaide

42h 00m

3 stops

IST16:55Istanbul

23 Mar

IST17:55Istanbul

28h 50m

3 stops

ADL06:15Adelaide

$2,374

China Eastern flights from Australia to Turkey

Our best China Eastern deals on Australia to Turkey flight tickets

China Eastern

28 May

MEL11:00Melbourne

28h 00m

1 stop

IST08:00Istanbul

19 June

IST14:00Istanbul

36h 00m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,090

China Eastern

11 Mar

MEL22:30Melbourne

41h 40m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

22 Mar

IST13:35Istanbul

40h 30m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,093

China Eastern

2 Feb

MEL22:30Melbourne

41h 40m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

16 Feb

IST13:35Istanbul

38h 25m

1 stop

MEL12:00Melbourne

$1,144

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MEL - SAW

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Melbourne

Tue 17/2

01:00-16:05

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/3

17:20-23:45

1 stop22h 25m

$1,077

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MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 19/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,090

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PER - IST

PERIST

Perth

Fri 6/3

16:15-16:35

1 stop29h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 12/3

02:00-15:15

1 stop32h 15m

$1,151

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:20-22:10

1 stop42h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 8/6

16:00-19:20

2 stops44h 20m

$1,154

PerthIstanbul

PER - IST

PERIST

Perth

Wed 3/6

15:50-15:40

1 stop28h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 17/6

16:50-01:10

1 stop27h 20m

$1,162

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:20-06:30

2 stops51h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 8/6

16:00-08:40

2 stops33h 40m

$1,165

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

21:40-06:30

1 stop40h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

15:40-14:20

1 stop39h 40m

$1,193

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

21:25-06:30

1 stop41h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 6/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,215

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE - SAW

BNESAW

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

15:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/3

13:40-22:55

1 stop26h 15m

$1,696

BrisbaneIstanbul

BNE - SAW

BNESAW

Brisbane

Mon 13/4

15:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 30/4

13:35-22:45

1 stop26h 10m

$1,698

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Turkey

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Turkey?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Turkey. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,525. The month of February is another great option to travel to Turkey, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,537.

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

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Turkey from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,797. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Australia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,364.

What is the cheapest Australia to Turkey flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Turkey from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Turkey for around $1,688 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Turkey from Australia for as low as $1,500 on momondo.

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

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

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Turkey flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Turkey flight.

Cheap Australia to Turkey flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$935
Fastest flight time	20h 30m
Direct flights	Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Turkey	91 airports

The best one-way flight to Turkey from Australia in the past 72 hours is $935. The best return flight deal from Australia to Turkey found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,509.

The fastest flight from Australia to Turkey takes 20h 30m

Direct flights go from Australia to Turkey on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 91 airports in Turkey. From Australia there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Turkey?
Prices for flights from Australia to Turkey are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Turkey?
There are 19 operators available for flights from Australia to Turkey as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Turkey?
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 Turkey.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Turkey?
The required travel and health documents for your Turkey 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 Turkey. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Australia to Turkey?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Australia and Turkey, the leading plane model is Airbus A350-900, making up 61.54% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777-300ER with 26.92%, Airbus A380-800 with 7.69%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 3.85%.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Turkey

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $378	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 44 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $683	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 527 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air China	PriceFrom $697	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 138 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $877	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 430 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $903	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,197 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $912	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $977	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 190 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,002	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 133 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,117	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 290 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,298	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,433 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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