Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Istanbul Airport and Sydney?

Chengdu (TFU) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

Guangzhou (CAN) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 38m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

Flights via Chengdu (TFU) offer the lowest average return price of $1,233.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 30m.

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Istanbul Airport according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

The number of flights available between Istanbul Airport and Sydney is 4 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Istanbul to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Sydney Kingsford Smith

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

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

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

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

40h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,303Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan

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

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

40h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,303Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

13:55 - 17:45IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 12:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,655Etihad Airways

Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

13:50 - 06:35IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 12:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,661Etihad Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

20:10 - 06:50IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 18:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

34h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,698Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

20:10 - 06:50IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:55 - 11:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,736Qatar Airways

Tue, 16 Feb - Wed, 31 Mar

19:35 - 19:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:50 - 17:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

28h 05m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

$1,942Emirates

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

20:05 - 21:35IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

22:00 - 17:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

27h 55m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

$2,093Qantas Airways

Thu, 18 Feb - Sun, 28 Mar

20:05 - 10:25IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

18:45 - 14:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

27h 40m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

$2,093Qantas Airways

Mon, 15 Feb - Mon, 29 Mar

23:40 - 18:35IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:50 - 17:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

38h 35m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

$2,249Emirates

Sun, 10 Jan - Sat, 12 Jun

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

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

21:20 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,351Sichuan Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

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

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

10:05 - 07:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

27h 55m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang

$1,634Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

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

39h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 12:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

27h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,669Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

13:45 - 16:50IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

22h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,055Etihad Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

11:40 - 22:20IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

17:00 - 18:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

32h 35m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$2,064Qatar Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

19:45 - 06:45IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

21:50 - 18:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

27h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

$2,078Emirates

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

15:50 - 19:10IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 20mdirect

22:05 - 11:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

21h 15mdirect

$3,331Turkish Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

13:45 - 22:20IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

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

64h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$7,995Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

19:45 - 06:45IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

18:05 - 14:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

27h 20m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

$9,727Qantas Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

19:45 - 05:10IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

17:25 - 14:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

28h 00m2 stops Adelaide Dubai Intl

$9,968Qantas Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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China Eastern flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney

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China Eastern

16 Oct

IST14:00Istanbul

35h 00m

3 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

25 Oct

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 55m

2 stops

IST07:00Istanbul

$1,472

China Eastern

18 Sept

IST14:00Istanbul

35h 00m

3 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

4 Oct

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 55m

2 stops

IST07:00Istanbul

$1,750

Sichuan Airlines flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on Istanbul Airport to Sydney flight tickets

Sichuan Airlines

7 Dec

IST15:30Istanbul

39h 35m

1 stop

SYD15:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

6 Jan

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 45m

1 stop

IST06:10Istanbul

$1,303

Sichuan Airlines

1 Nov

IST15:30Istanbul

39h 35m

1 stop

SYD15:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

4 Nov

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 45m

1 stop

IST06:10Istanbul

$1,306

Sichuan Airlines

1 Nov

IST15:30Istanbul

39h 35m

1 stop

SYD15:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

4 Nov

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 45m

1 stop

IST06:10Istanbul

$1,308

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21:55-11:55

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$1,736

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19:35-19:05

1 stop39h 30m

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$1,942

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IST Istanbul - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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20:05-21:35

2 stops41h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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22:00-17:55

2 stops27h 55m

$2,093

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IST Istanbul - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Istanbul

Mon 15/2

20:05-10:25

2 stops30h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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18:45-14:25

2 stops27h 40m

$2,093

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IST Istanbul - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Istanbul

Sun 10/1

23:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/6

09:50-17:25

2 stops38h 35m

$2,249

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to Sydney

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Istanbul Airport and Sydney?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,771 to $2,195.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,303.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Istanbul Airport, with most prices found around $1,655. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of March, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,708.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Istanbul Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $1,869 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Istanbul Airport for as low as $1,365 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Istanbul Airport to Sydney 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 Istanbul Airport to Sydney flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Istanbul Airport to Sydney flight.

How have Istanbul Airport to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Istanbul Airport to Sydney flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Istanbul Airport to Sydney according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Cheap Istanbul Airport to Sydney (IST to SYD) flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$837
Fastest flight time	19h 50m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in Sydney	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Istanbul Airport in the past 72 hours is $837. The best return flight deal from Istanbul Airport to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,303.

The fastest flight from Istanbul Airport to Sydney takes 19h 50m

Direct flights go from Istanbul Airport to Sydney on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Turkish Airlines..

There is 1 airport in Sydney. From Istanbul Airport there are direct flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul Airport to Sydney

How far is Istanbul to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
There are 14960.9 km between Istanbul and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Typically, this will take 19h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Istanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. 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 Istanbul Airport to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Istanbul Airport to Sydney is Airbus A350-900 (100.00% of total bookings).
What is the most popular airline from Istanbul Airport to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Istanbul Airport and Sydney, the leading airline is Turkish Airlines, making up 40% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Etihad Airways with 38%, Qantas Airways with 12%, and Qatar Airways with 6%.

Best airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Sydney

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport to Sydney with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,292	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,535 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,557	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,697	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,961	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,659 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,041	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,092 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

Turkish Airlines Flights From Istanbul Airport to Sydney
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport to Sydney around 5 times per week, with 4,473 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest Turkish Airlines deal from Istanbul Airport to Sydney in the last 72 hours was $1,557 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $1,899 for Turkish Airlines flights on this route.

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