Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Istanbul (SYD - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,091	Korean Air, Asiana Airlines 1 stop 40 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Istanbul is currently $1,091
Cheapest one-way flight	$647	Etihad 1 stop 29 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Istanbul is currently $647
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,141	Korean Air, Asiana Airlines 1 stop 40 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Istanbul is currently $1,141
Cheapest business class flights	$5,323	China Southern 1 stop 41 hr Thu, Aug 27 — Wed, Sep 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Istanbul is currently $5,323

Fastest flight	21 hr 15 min	The fastest flight with stops from Sydney to Istanbul takes 21 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $850–1,350
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,350–2,200

Popular airlines from Sydney to Istanbul

China Southern

from $1,169

Typical price: $1,200–3,300

23 weekly connecting flights

SYD - IST Every day
British Airways

from $2,389

Typical price: $1,950–4,000

18 weekly connecting flights

SYD - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,218

Typical price: $1,300–2,550

17 weekly connecting flights

SYD - IST Every day
Emirates

from $1,262

Typical price: $1,450–2,550

16 weekly connecting flights

SYD - IST Every day
THAI

from $1,810

Typical price: $1,600–2,850

14 weekly connecting flights

SYD - IST Every day
Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $1,150–2,000

12 weekly connecting flights

SYD - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 2 min 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 7 min 82 mi
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Sydney Australia 52 min 26 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Istanbul are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $850 to $1,350.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines from $1,091. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $647.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,169, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 25.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $2,389, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 9.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,218, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 19.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,262, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 22.
The cheapest THAI flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,810, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Istanbul starts at $1,091 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $647 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

21 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Istanbul.

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 23 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul are:

British Airways offers 18 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 17 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Emirates offers 16 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
THAI offers 14 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Singapore Airlines offers 12 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines from $1,091. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $647.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,169, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 25.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $2,389, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 9.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,218, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 19.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,262, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 22.
The cheapest THAI flight from Sydney to Istanbul is $1,810, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to Istanbul.

There are 23 China Southern connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 British Airways connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Emirates connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Istanbul at price $1,141 is offered by Korean Air, Asiana Airlines from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to Istanbul.

There are 23 China Southern connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 British Airways connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Emirates connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 THAI connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Istanbul start at $5,323 from Thu, Aug 27 to Wed, Sep 9 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Istanbul start at $1,091 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 12.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Istanbul starts at $1,141 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Istanbul at price $1,141 is offered by Korean Air, Asiana Airlines from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.