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

Etihad Airways, AirAsia X, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Australia

Which airlines fly to Australia?

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Istanbul according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

The number of flights available between Istanbul and Australia is 5 per week as of March 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Australia refresh daily.

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

As of March 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Istanbul to Australia.

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

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 Istanbul to Australia.

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

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

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17:15 - 19:50

SAW

PER

21h 35m

1 stop

20:50 - 16:05

PER

SAW

24h 15m

1 stop

$972Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

11:00 - 09:00

IST

SYD

62h 00m

3 stops

10:00 - 07:00

SYD

IST

52h 00m

3 stops

$1,024China Eastern

Mon, 30 Mar - Thu, 16 Apr

01:30 - 10:30

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MEL

26h 00m

1 stop

12:00 - 05:00

MEL

IST

24h 00m

1 stop

$1,096Turkish Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 12 May

01:30 - 10:30

IST

MEL

26h 00m

1 stop

12:00 - 05:00

MEL

IST

24h 00m

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$1,145Turkish Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 12 May

13:50 - 15:50

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MEL

19h 00m

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17:20 - 12:35

MEL

IST

26h 15m

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$1,197Etihad Airways

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May

13:50 - 15:50

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MEL

19h 00m

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17:20 - 12:35

MEL

IST

26h 15m

1 stop

$1,205Etihad Airways

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May

13:35 - 04:55

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MEL

32h 20m

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15:10 - 12:10

MEL

SAW

28h 00m

1 stop

$1,392Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

13:35 - 22:05

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MEL

25h 30m

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15:45 - 12:10

MEL

SAW

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,401Qatar Airways

Wed, 20 May - Thu, 28 May

19:35 - 22:50

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AVV

44h 15m

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14:55 - 14:25

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IST

30h 30m

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$2,364Emirates

Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

23:30 - 22:50

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AVV

40h 20m

2 stops

06:00 - 14:25

AVV

IST

39h 25m

2 stops

$6,938Emirates

Thu, 14 May - Mon, 18 May

Sichuan Airlines flights from Istanbul to Australia

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on Istanbul to Australia flight tickets

Sichuan Airlines

2 Apr

IST15:40Istanbul

39h 35m

1 stop

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 May

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 10m

1 stop

IST06:30Istanbul

$1,196

Sichuan Airlines

7 Apr

IST15:40Istanbul

39h 35m

1 stop

SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 July

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 10m

1 stop

IST06:30Istanbul

$1,220

Sichuan Airlines

5 Apr

IST15:40Istanbul

39h 35m

1 stop

SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

9 Apr

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 10m

1 stop

IST06:30Istanbul

$1,221

AirAsia X flights from Istanbul to Australia

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AirAsia X

20 Apr

SAW17:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

32h 05m

1 stop

SYD08:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 May

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 15m

1 stop

SAW16:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

$1,326

AirAsia X

20 Apr

SAW17:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

32h 05m

1 stop

SYD08:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

3 May

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 15m

1 stop

SAW16:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

$1,327

AirAsia X

20 Apr

SAW17:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

32h 05m

1 stop

SYD08:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 May

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 15m

1 stop

SAW16:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

$1,340

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Mon 11/5

17:15-19:50

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20:50-16:05

1 stop24h 15m

$972

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Istanbul

Mon 30/3

11:00-09:00

3 stops62h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

10:00-07:00

3 stops52h 00m

$1,024

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IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sun 26/4

01:30-10:30

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

12:00-05:00

1 stop24h 00m

$1,096

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sun 26/4

01:30-10:30

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

12:00-05:00

1 stop24h 00m

$1,145

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ISTMEL

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

13:50-15:50

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

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17:20-12:35

1 stop26h 15m

$1,197

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IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

13:50-15:50

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

17:20-12:35

1 stop26h 15m

$1,205

IstanbulMelbourne

SAW - MEL

SAWMEL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 1/9

13:35-04:55

1 stop32h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

15:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

$1,392

IstanbulMelbourne

SAW - MEL

SAWMEL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 20/5

13:35-22:05

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

15:45-12:10

1 stop27h 25m

$1,401

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - AVV

ISTAVV

Istanbul

Fri 24/4

19:35-22:50

2 stops44h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 28/4

14:55-14:25

2 stops30h 30m

$2,364

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - AVV

ISTAVV

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

23:30-22:50

2 stops40h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 18/5

06:00-14:25

2 stops39h 25m

$6,938

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,429. If you don’t want to visit Australia in November, then you should wait until May to fly from Istanbul, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,567.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Australia flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Istanbul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,719 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Istanbul for as low as $1,588 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Istanbul to Australia 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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Fastest flight time	19h 00m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Australia	266 airports

The fastest flight from Istanbul to Australia takes 19h 00m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Australia on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 266 airports in Australia. From Istanbul there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Australia?
Prices for flights from Istanbul to Australia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Australia?
As of March 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Istanbul to Australia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Australia?
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 Istanbul to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The required travel and health documents for your Australia 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 Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Istanbul to Australia

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,241	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,251	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,430 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,338	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,266 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,489	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,483 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,697	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,542 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,857	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,006 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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