Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

China Southern, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Istanbul on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Istanbul with these airlines and other airlines flying from Australia.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

The flight from Australia to Istanbul depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (a popular airport in Australia) to Istanbul (the most popular airport in Istanbul), then the flight time is 21h 15m on average. If you fly from Melbourne (another popular airport in Australia) to Istanbul, then the average flight time is 21h 05m.

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23:10 - 16:05PER Perth-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

21h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:20 - 19:55SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-PER Perth

21h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,140Multiple Airlines

Sun, 14 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

20:50 - 16:05PER Perth-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

24h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:20 - 19:40SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-PER Perth

21h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi

$1,145Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

15:15 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

47h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:10 - 20:20IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,182China Southern

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

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

29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:55 - 08:30IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,189Air China

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

15:15 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

71h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

15:20 - 07:30IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Shenzhen

$1,191China Southern

Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

22:30 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

41h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:35 - 14:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,201China Eastern

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 21 Mar

21:25 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

40h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 15:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,201Sichuan Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

21:25 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

40h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 15:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,201Sichuan Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

12:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:35 - 10:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

36h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,204China Eastern

Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

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

$1,205Air China

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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10:20 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

14:20 - 19:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,356China Southern

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

10:20 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:20 - 06:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,381China Southern

Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 28 Nov

23:35 - 07:15PER Perth-IST Istanbul

36h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

14:00 - 01:55IST Istanbul-PER Perth

30h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Singapore Changi

$1,542Multiple Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

20:20 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 14:15IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,555Sichuan Airlines

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

20:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 14:10IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,562Sichuan Airlines

Sat, 29 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

09:55 - 14:20PER Perth-IST Istanbul

33h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

17:55 - 22:55IST Istanbul-PER Perth

48h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Singapore Changi

$1,576Multiple Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

06:00 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

38h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:05 - 06:25SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,593Emirates

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

17:20 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 17:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,609Etihad Airways

Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 28 Nov

06:00 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

38h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:05 - 06:25SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,696Emirates

Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

20:50 - 12:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

22h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:50 - 06:10IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,799Etihad Airways

Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

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Return

Price

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PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

PERSAW

Perth

Sun 14/2

23:10-16:05

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 22/2

17:20-19:55

1 stop21h 35m

$1,140

PerthIstanbul

PER Perth - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

PERSAW

Perth

Thu 15/10

20:50-16:05

1 stop24h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 30/10

17:20-19:40

2 stops21h 20m

$1,145

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:15-06:40

2 stops47h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 20/11

14:10-20:20

1 stop22h 10m

$1,182

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

10:30-08:20

1 stop29h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 20/11

14:55-08:30

1 stop33h 35m

$1,189

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

15:15-06:40

2 stops71h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 17/11

15:20-07:30

2 stops32h 10m

$1,191

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

22:30-08:10

1 stop41h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 21/3

13:35-14:05

1 stop40h 30m

$1,201

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/11

21:25-06:10

1 stop40h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 30/11

15:30-15:05

1 stop39h 35m

$1,201

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

21:25-06:10

1 stop40h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 20/11

15:30-15:05

1 stop39h 35m

$1,201

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 30/10

13:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,204

SydneyIstanbul

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IST Istanbul

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

10:30-08:20

1 stop29h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 18/11

14:55-08:05

1 stop33h 10m

$1,205

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Australia, with most prices found around $1,503. The month of August is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,522.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

Users booking trips to Istanbul from Bodrum found flights 76% cheaper than the average price of flights to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $1,839. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Australia to Istanbul for around $2,016.

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 $1,614 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 $1,471 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM SYDNEY	March	7% cheaper	Flying from Sydney to Istanbul costs on average just $1,503 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM SYDNEY	December	22% more expensive	It costs about $1,984 for flights to Istanbul from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM SYDNEY	June	252% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul from Sydney in June than any other month

Cheap Istanbul flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$587
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,140
Fastest flight time	23h 05m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from Australia in the last 5 days is $587 (Perth to Istanbul).

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The best return flight price to Istanbul from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,140 (Perth to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from Australia takes 23h 05m (Melbourne to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 3% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Istanbul

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

The ideal time to book your flight to Istanbul is 33 days in advance, when prices tend to average $1,614.

Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Istanbul is possible. If you are planning a flight to Istanbul, consider booking flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km from Istanbul city centre), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (89 km from Istanbul city centre), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre) or Bursa Yenişehir Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Istanbul?

You can find deals at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport for $335 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Esenyurt?

Yes. To go to Esenyurt, book a flight to Istanbul which is in Istanbul and is about 28.1 km away from Esenyurt.

What’s the closest airport to Taksim?

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is 31.2 km from Taksim in Istanbul, making it the closest airport.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Istanbul?

Prices for flights to Istanbul were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Istanbul?

There are 29 operators available for flights to Istanbul as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Istanbul.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Istanbul on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Istanbul?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Istanbul by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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