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

Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Australia

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

As of October 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from Istanbul to Australia. The most common time of day flights depart is 15:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

Which airlines fly to Australia?

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Istanbul according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% 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 7 per week as of October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 29% 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 October 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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15:40 - 15:05IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,125Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Dec - Sun, 10 Jan

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

39h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

29h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,147Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

15:40 - 15:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

21:40 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

41h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,246Sichuan Airlines

Sun, 13 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

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

39h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

41h 15m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,297Sichuan Airlines

Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,446Etihad Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,448Etihad Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

13:50 - 17:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

20h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 12:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,615Qatar Airways

Sat, 20 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

17:20 - 20:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

19h 25mdirect

22:35 - 11:45MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

21h 10mdirect

$1,645Turkish Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

20:10 - 05:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 12:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,659Qatar Airways

Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

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

20h 05mdirect

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

21h 35mdirect

$1,708Turkish Airlines

Wed, 3 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar

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11:00 - 10:00IST Istanbul-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 00m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Pu Dong

11:25 - 07:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IST Istanbul

27h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,516Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

01:50 - 07:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

21h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

22:35 - 11:45MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

21h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,540Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,588Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,588Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

13:50 - 17:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

20h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:40 - 18:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,686Qatar Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

13:50 - 17:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

20h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:40 - 12:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

20h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,686Qatar Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

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

39h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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

41h 15m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,723Sichuan Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

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

20h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

21h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,763Turkish Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

14:20 - 06:25SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

32h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:55 - 13:20MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

28h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl

$1,772Emirates

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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

20h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

21h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,845Turkish Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

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China Eastern flights from Istanbul to Australia

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China Eastern

21 Dec

IST13:35Istanbul

33h 45m

1 stop

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

19 Jan

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 10m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

$1,169

China Eastern

8 Dec

IST11:00Istanbul

38h 15m

3 stops

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 Jan

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 50m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

$1,215

China Eastern

8 Dec

IST11:00Istanbul

38h 15m

3 stops

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 Jan

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 50m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

$1,216

Emirates flights from Istanbul to Australia

Our best Emirates deals on Istanbul to Australia flight tickets

Emirates

4 Feb

SAW14:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 10m

1 stop

PER17:30Perth

28 Feb

PER22:20Perth

20h 00m

1 stop

SAW13:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

$1,736

Emirates

5 Nov

SAW14:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

32h 05m

1 stop

MEL06:25Melbourne

18 Nov

MEL16:55Melbourne

28h 25m

2 stops

SAW13:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

$1,772

Emirates

12 Nov

SAW14:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

35h 55m

2 stops

MEL10:15Melbourne

25 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

35h 40m

1 stop

SAW02:10Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

$1,774

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10:30-08:20

1 stop29h 50m

$1,125

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Istanbul

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15:40-15:05

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$1,146

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IST Istanbul - MEL Melbourne

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Istanbul

Sun 13/12

15:40-15:00

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$1,246

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21:25-06:40

1 stop41h 15m

$1,297

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18:05-12:50

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$1,446

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Istanbul

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13:55-16:45

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18:05-12:50

1 stop26h 45m

$1,448

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16:10-12:20

1 stop28h 10m

$1,615

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IST Istanbul - MEL Melbourne

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

17:20-20:45

Nonstop19h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

22:35-11:45

Nonstop21h 10m

$1,645

IstanbulMelbourne

IST Istanbul - MEL Melbourne

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Wed 9/12

20:10-05:45

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

16:10-12:20

1 stop28h 10m

$1,659

IstanbulSydney

IST Istanbul - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

ISTSYD

Istanbul

Wed 3/3

15:20-19:25

Nonstop20h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/3

21:35-11:10

Nonstop21h 35m

$1,708

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Istanbul to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, February 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 $1,554. If you don’t want to visit Australia in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Istanbul, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,641.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Australia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 $1,946 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 $1,394 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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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Best price found	$533
Fastest flight time	18h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Australia	269 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from Istanbul in the past 72 hours is $533. The best return flight deal from Istanbul to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,125.

The fastest flight from Istanbul to Australia takes 18h 35m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Australia every day.

There are 269 airports in Australia. From Istanbul there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Australia

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 October 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
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,189	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 39 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,287	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,320	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,550 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,429	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,759	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,097	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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