How many flights from Sydney to Istanbul are non-stop?

Historically, non-stop flights from Sydney to Istanbul are less common, making up approximately 0.1% of all flights across the trailing quarter. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This suggests that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Istanbul?

The typical flight time for a direct flight from Sydney to Istanbul is 21 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 14971 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is approximately 26 hours. Travelers should anticipate a significantly longer journey if their itinerary includes a layover.

Are non-stop flights from Sydney to Istanbul worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Sydney to Istanbul typically cost about 3% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $1497, while connecting flights have a median price of $1456. Direct flights represent a small share of the available options, accounting for approximately 0.1% of flights across the trailing quarter.

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Sydney to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Sydney to Istanbul, including connections, takes about 21h 15m. This accounts for the median flight duration across all itineraries, reflecting the common travel time for this long-haul route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul, March stands out with a median fare of $1296. Other favorable months include July, where the median fare is $1356, and February, with a median fare of $1373. These months generally offer more competitive pricing for this route.

Fares for flights from Sydney to Istanbul typically range from $1276–$1747, with a median of $1457. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Istanbul

Regular price: A$1,486 - A$2,311

Prices for flights from Sydney to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1486 AUD and 2311 AUD. The current lowest deal is 998 AUD with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 23.

now A$998

Low A$1,486

High A$2,311

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul is March, with a median price of $1353. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $2046. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,353

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,046

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

A$1,806

A$1,742

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

A$2,190

A$1,777

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,808

A$1,545

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,819

A$1,545

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,861

A$1,545

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

A$1,698

A$1,395

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

13 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 16

A$1,693 → A$1,021

40%

20 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 23

A$1,672 → A$1,002

40%

20 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 25

A$1,647 → A$999

39%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

A$2,289 → A$1,785

22%

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Sydney - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Istanbul are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul, with a median price of $1296.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 5m.

Connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul typically take 31h 5m, while direct flights take 21h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 90% of available options from Sydney to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Sydney to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary departure point for flights to Istanbul, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,148

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,156

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider Adnan Menderes as a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,763

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Feb 28

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Feb 28

Istanbul, Turkey

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$8,699

$4,701

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Jan 27

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$8,697

$5,401

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Feb 07

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,561

$4,157

Save $4,404

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From WSI

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Feb 07

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,450

$4,157

Save $4,293

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From WSI

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Feb 07

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,512

$4,157

Save $4,355

Vietjet Air, +1

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Feb 03

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,475

$4,158

Save $4,317

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Feb 10

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,504

$4,158

Save $4,346

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Business Class

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Jan 27

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,862

$4,158

Save $4,704

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Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 10

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,610

$4,158

Save $4,452

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 03

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,627

$4,158

Save $4,469

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Jan 27

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,714

$4,158

Save $4,556

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $1681. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure typically resulted in an average price of $1875. Planning ahead by at least 60 days can lead to more favorable prices.

A good deal for a flight from Sydney to Istanbul is considered to be $1276 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, where 25% of prices fell at or below this amount. The median price for this route during the same period was $1457, while 75% of prices were $1747 or less.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul, with a median price of $1296. July and February also offered relatively lower median prices, at $1356 and $1373 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1457, indicating that these months typically provide savings compared to the overall average.

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Sydney to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Istanbul

Regular price: A$1,486 - A$2,311

Prices for flights from Sydney to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1486 AUD and 2311 AUD. The current lowest deal is 998 AUD with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 23.

now A$998

Low A$1,486

High A$2,311

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,353

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,046

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

A$1,806

A$1,742

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

A$2,190

A$1,777

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,808

A$1,545

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,819

A$1,545

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,861

A$1,545

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

A$1,698

A$1,395

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

13 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 16

A$1,693 → A$1,021

40%

20 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 23

A$1,672 → A$1,002

40%

20 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 25

A$1,647 → A$999

39%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

A$2,289 → A$1,785

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

Sydney - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Istanbul are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul, with a median price of $1296.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 5m.

Connecting flights from Sydney to Istanbul typically take 31h 5m, while direct flights take 21h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 90% of available options from Sydney to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Sydney to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary departure point for flights to Istanbul, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,148

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,156

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider Adnan Menderes as a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$8,714

$4,158

Save $4,556

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul

Sydney to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

Direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

Sydney - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Connecting flights average 31h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Feb 28

Feb 28

Jan 27

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 03

Feb 10

Jan 27

Feb 10

Feb 03

Jan 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Sydney to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul?

How many flights from Sydney to Istanbul are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Sydney to Istanbul?

Are non-stop flights from Sydney to Istanbul worth the extra cost?

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More routes from Sydney

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Sydney to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

Direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

Sydney - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Connecting flights average 31h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Feb 28

Feb 28

Jan 27

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 03

Feb 10

Jan 27

Feb 10

Feb 03

Jan 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Sydney to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul?