Cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul from $653

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China Southern Logo
14:10 - 22:10
SYD
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IST
39h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:20 - 19:25
IST
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SYD
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,137China Southern
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
Air China Logo
19:40 - 08:00
SYD
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IST
43h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
15:00 - 14:50
IST
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SYD
40h 50m
1 stop
$1,139Air China
Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 07:15
SYD
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IST
24h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:30 - 06:25
IST
-
SYD
31h 55m
2 stops
$1,171China Southern
Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
China Southern Logo
10:05 - 06:35
SYD
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IST
51h 30m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
00:30 - 19:25
IST
-
SYD
35h 55m
1 stop
$1,183China Southern
Tue, 9 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
Emirates Logo
20:10 - 13:05
SYD
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SAW
23h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 22:05
SAW
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SYD
25h 00m
1 stop
$1,299Emirates
Sun, 2 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 13:05
SYD
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SAW
22h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 22:05
SAW
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SYD
25h 00m
1 stop
$1,315Emirates
Thu, 14 May - Sat, 13 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 16:05
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SAW
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 19:20
SAW
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SYD
43h 00m
2 stops
$1,354Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 16:05
SYD
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SAW
34h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 19:20
SAW
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SYD
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,357Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
09:45 - 16:05
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SAW
37h 20m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 08:20
SAW
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SYD
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,373AirAsia X
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
AirAsia X Logo
20:50 - 16:05
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SAW
26h 15m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 08:20
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SYD
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,389AirAsia X
Sun, 26 Apr - Wed, 6 May

Emirates flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Our best Emirates deals on Sydney to Istanbul flight tickets
Emirates
20 May
SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 35m
1 stop
IST21:35Istanbul
31 May
IST19:35Istanbul
19h 30m
1 stop
SYD22:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,181
Emirates
18 Apr
SYD21:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 20m
1 stop
IST14:30Istanbul
8 May
IST02:10Istanbul
36h 55m
1 stop
SYD22:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,229
Emirates
18 Apr
SYD14:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 45m
2 stops
IST14:30Istanbul
9 May
IST18:35Istanbul
28h 50m
2 stops
SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,231

Etihad Airways flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Sydney to Istanbul flight tickets
Etihad Airways
29 May
SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 45m
1 stop
IST12:35Istanbul
13 June
IST14:10Istanbul
33h 00m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,279
Etihad Airways
26 Apr
SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 45m
1 stop
IST14:25Istanbul
6 May
IST13:50Istanbul
33h 20m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,280
Etihad Airways
26 Apr
SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 45m
1 stop
IST14:25Istanbul
6 May
IST13:50Istanbul
33h 20m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,286

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SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

14:10-22:10

1 stop39h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 20/5

14:20-19:25

1 stop22h 05m

$1,137

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

19:40-08:00

1 stop43h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

15:00-14:50

1 stop40h 50m

$1,139

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

14:10-07:15

1 stop24h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

15:30-06:25

2 stops31h 55m

$1,171

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

10:05-06:35

2 stops51h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

00:30-19:25

1 stop35h 55m

$1,183

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

20:10-13:05

1 stop23h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 18/8

14:05-22:05

1 stop25h 00m

$1,299
Fastest return journey

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

21:10-13:05

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 13/6

14:05-22:05

1 stop25h 00m

$1,315

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

20:35-16:05

2 stops26h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 14/6

17:20-19:20

2 stops43h 00m

$1,354

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

13:00-16:05

2 stops34h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 11/9

17:15-19:20

2 stops43h 05m

$1,357

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

09:45-16:05

1 stop37h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/8

17:15-08:20

1 stop32h 05m

$1,373

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - SAW

SYDSAW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

20:50-16:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/5

17:15-08:20

1 stop32h 05m

$1,389

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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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Sydney, with most prices found around $1,542. The month of February is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,545.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,814. 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 $2,315.

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 $1,658 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 $1,473 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, 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, 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.

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul

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Air ChinaPriceFrom $681Free cancellationRating
7.3
144 reviews
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AirAsia XPriceFrom $687Free cancellationRating
6.4
45 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $934Free cancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $981Free cancellationRating
7.2
200 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,002Free cancellationRating
7.6
451 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $1,028Free cancellationRating
7.4
146 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,234Free cancellationRating
7.4
4,292 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,251Free cancellationRating
7.3
300 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $1,272Free cancellationRating
8.1
507 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,346Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,484 reviews
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