Cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul from $446

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China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:10
SYD
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IST
28h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00
IST
-
SYD
59h 00m
3 stops
$1,128China Eastern
Thu, 19 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
AirAsia X Logo
21:50 - 16:05
SYD
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SAW
26h 15m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 09:20
SAW
-
SYD
32h 00m
1 stop
$1,134AirAsia X
Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 06:40
SYD
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IST
29h 20m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 20:40
IST
-
SYD
20h 40m
1 stop
$1,140China Southern
Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:10
SYD
-
IST
28h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 07:20
IST
-
SYD
33h 45m
3 stops
$1,143China Eastern
Tue, 10 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
China Eastern Logo
10:05 - 07:00
SYD
-
IST
27h 55m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 12:35
IST
-
SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,144China Eastern
Sun, 3 May - Mon, 18 May
AirAsia X Logo
20:50 - 16:05
SYD
-
SAW
26h 15m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 08:20
SAW
-
SYD
32h 00m
1 stop
$1,146AirAsia X
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 20 May
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:20 - 06:30
SYD
-
IST
41h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:15
IST
-
SYD
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,147Sichuan Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 06:15
SYD
-
IST
23h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 19:40
IST
-
SYD
20h 40m
1 stop
$1,148China Southern
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 21 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 16:05
SYD
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SAW
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 06:15
SAW
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SYD
28h 55m
2 stops
$1,318Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 - 16:05
SYD
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SAW
37h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 10:45
SAW
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SYD
29h 15m
2 stops
$1,328Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

China Eastern flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Our best China Eastern deals on Sydney to Istanbul flight tickets
China Eastern
19 Mar
SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 10m
1 stop
IST08:10Istanbul
31 Mar
IST14:00Istanbul
59h 00m
3 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,128
China Eastern
10 Mar
SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 10m
1 stop
IST08:10Istanbul
18 Mar
IST13:35Istanbul
33h 45m
3 stops
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,143
China Eastern
3 May
SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 55m
2 stops
IST07:00Istanbul
18 May
IST14:00Istanbul
39h 35m
1 stop
SYD12:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,144

Sichuan Airlines flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on Sydney to Istanbul flight tickets
Sichuan Airlines
1 Apr
SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
6 Apr
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 35m
1 stop
SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,147
Sichuan Airlines
31 Mar
SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
5 Apr
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 35m
1 stop
SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,178
Sichuan Airlines
1 Apr
SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
12 Apr
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 35m
1 stop
SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,183

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SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 31/3

14:00-09:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,128

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

21:50-16:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/4

17:20-09:20

1 stop32h 00m

$1,134

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

09:20-06:40

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 30/3

16:00-20:40

1 stop20h 40m

$1,140

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 18/3

13:35-07:20

3 stops33h 45m

$1,143

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

14:00-12:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,144

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

20:50-16:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 20/5

17:20-08:20

1 stop32h 00m

$1,146

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/4

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 6/4

15:40-14:15

1 stop39h 35m

$1,147

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

14:15-06:15

1 stop23h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 21/5

16:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

$1,148

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

21:50-16:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/3

17:20-06:15

2 stops28h 55m

$1,318

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

10:45-16:05

1 stop37h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/3

21:30-10:45

2 stops29h 15m

$1,328

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Sydney, with most prices found around $1,433. The month of February is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,477.

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 Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,723. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sydney to Istanbul for around $2,268.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $1,617 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 Sydney for as low as $1,438 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul 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

21h 15m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The fastest flight from Sydney to Istanbul takes 21h 15m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Istanbul on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There are 2 airports in Istanbul. From Sydney there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).
  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul by plane?

    There are 14936.8 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Istanbul. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 15m.

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

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Rating
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Price
Air ChinaPriceFrom $667Free cancellationRating
7.2
138 reviews
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AirAsia XPriceFrom $886Free cancellationRating
6.4
44 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $917Free cancellationRating
7.8
32 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $966Free cancellationRating
7.2
192 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $986Free cancellationRating
7.3
137 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,211Free cancellationRating
7.3
4,208 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,219Free cancellationRating
7.3
293 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,295Free cancellationRating
8.1
505 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,316Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,452 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,319Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,388 reviews
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