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Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Istanbul (IST)

SYD — IST
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,188
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Sydney to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

When flying from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $998.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 05m.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Istanbul. 8 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Sydney to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$732Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$758Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$878Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$931Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$989Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,247Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,251Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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