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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 0.9% of flights from Sydney to Istanbul have historically been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route can expect to have at least one connection during their journey.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight time from Sydney to Istanbul is approximately 21 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 14971 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 25 hours and 50 minutes. These durations provide a general expectation for travel time on this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Istanbul have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one where favorable deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-11-08 – 2026-11-22
SYD - Istanbul
92% AI deal score
A$1,559
A$1,091
Round trip
2026-11-08 – 2026-11-29
SYD - Istanbul
92% AI deal score
A$1,553
A$1,118
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SYD - Istanbul
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A$1,620
A$1,130
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SYD - Istanbul
91% AI deal score
A$1,557
A$1,170
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A$1,558
A$1,170
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A$1,570
A$1,173
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A$1,537
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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 0.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

Right now, fares from Sydney to Istanbul are typically $1138–$1953, with a median of $1540. Current fares are below the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price. This indicates that while some lower prices exist, most recent observations are within the expected range.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $755. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $1035, and November, with a median fare of $1070. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Sydney to Istanbul takes approximately 21h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 14971 km. Given that most itineraries involve connections, the overall travel time can vary, with connecting flights having a median duration of 29h 5m.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Istanbul

Regular price: A$1,464 - A$2,494

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Istanbul is between AUD 1464 and AUD 2494. The current lowest deal is AUD 1432 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 21.

now A$1,432

Low A$1,464

High A$2,494

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $751. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2556. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$751

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,556

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,607

A$1,177

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,601

A$1,328

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,641

A$1,339

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,620

A$1,130

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,557

A$1,170

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,537

A$1,173

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,210 → A$1,553

30%

22 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 23

A$2,178 → A$1,564

28%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

A$2,160 → A$1,559

28%

5 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 25

A$2,267 → A$1,753

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

Sydney - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to Istanbul are below the typical level, with a median of $1540.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 29h 5m

Connecting flights typically take 29h 5m, while nonstop flights average 21h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of recent availability, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct deals

Turkish Airlines has offered direct deals on this long-haul route from Sydney to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,121

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,120

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$1,461

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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From SYD

Elite

Nov 11

Istanbul, Turkey

85% AI deal score

$17,538

$14,813

Save $2,725

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 07

Istanbul, Turkey

84% AI deal score

$17,416

$14,813

Save $2,603

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 11

Istanbul, Turkey

84% AI deal score

$17,003

$14,813

Save $2,190

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 03

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$3,095

$2,826

Save $269

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 12

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$3,212

$2,909

Save $303

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 04

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$17,645

$16,578

Save $1,067

QantasLink

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 26

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$3,155

$2,907

Save $248

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 26

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$3,154

$2,907

Save $247

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 26

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$3,154

$2,907

Save $247

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 26

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$3,163

$2,907

Save $256

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 26

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$3,154

$2,908

Save $246

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 08

Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$3,146

$2,909

Save $237

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Istanbul is typically 28-59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $1609. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $1825, while booking 14-27 days out averages $1818. Planning your trip within this recommended window can help secure more favorable fares.

A flight from Sydney to Istanbul is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1138. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route typically stands at $1540, with prices at the 75th percentile reaching $1953. Keeping these figures in mind can help you identify a value booking.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul, with a median price of $755. February and November also offer more affordable options, with median prices of $1035 and $1070 respectively. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $1540, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Sydney to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Istanbul

Regular price: A$1,464 - A$2,494

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Istanbul is between AUD 1464 and AUD 2494. The current lowest deal is AUD 1432 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 21.

now A$1,432

Low A$1,464

High A$2,494

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$751

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,556

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,607

A$1,177

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

A$1,601

A$1,328

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,641

A$1,339

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,620

A$1,130

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,557

A$1,170

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Istanbul

Sydney (SYD) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,537

A$1,173

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,210 → A$1,553

30%

22 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 23

A$2,178 → A$1,564

28%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

A$2,160 → A$1,559

28%

5 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 25

A$2,267 → A$1,753

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Istanbul

Sydney - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to Istanbul are below the typical level, with a median of $1540.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 29h 5m

Connecting flights typically take 29h 5m, while nonstop flights average 21h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of recent availability, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct deals

Turkish Airlines has offered direct deals on this long-haul route from Sydney to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,121

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,120

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

79% AI deal score

$3,146

$2,909

Save $237

Shenzhen Airlines, +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 below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 29h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on 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

Nov 11

Nov 07

Nov 11

Nov 03

Mar 12

Feb 04

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 08

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 there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

Related routes

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 below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 29h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on 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

Nov 11

Nov 07

Nov 11

Nov 03

Mar 12

Feb 04

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 26

Feb 08

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?