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$586 Find cheap flights to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:00 - 08:00MEL-IST
43h 00m1 stop
14:55 - 15:45IST-MEL
40h 50m1 stop
$873Air China
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Fr, 30 Aug - Mi, 30 Okt
20:00 - 08:00MEL-IST
43h 00m1 stop
14:45 - 14:35IST-MEL
40h 50m1 stop
$879Air China
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Mo, 12 Aug - Mi, 4 Sep
10:20 - 06:15MEL-IST
26h 55m1 stop
16:00 - 19:20IST-MEL
20h 20m1 stop
$1,055China Southern
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Do, 4 Jul - Mo, 26 Aug
12:00 - 08:30MEL-IST
28h 30m1 stop
13:35 - 10:00IST-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
$1,057China Eastern
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Mi, 30 Okt - Do, 12 Dez
21:20 - 06:50MEL-IST
41h 30m1 stop
15:35 - 15:05IST-MEL
39h 30m1 stop
$1,082Sichuan Airlines
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Sa, 2 Nov - Mi, 13 Nov
21:20 - 06:50MEL-IST
41h 30m1 stop
15:35 - 15:05IST-MEL
39h 30m1 stop
$1,090Sichuan Airlines
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Mi, 6 Nov - Mo, 25 Nov
10:20 - 06:15MEL-IST
26h 55m1 stop
16:00 - 19:20IST-MEL
20h 20m1 stop
$1,099China Southern
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Di, 30 Jul - Mo, 2 Sep
12:00 - 17:15MEL-IST
37h 15m2 stops
13:35 - 14:05IST-MEL
40h 30m1 stop
$1,209
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Mi, 30 Okt - Do, 12 Dez
11:00 - 08:30MEL-IST
28h 30m1 stop
13:35 - 10:00IST-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
$1,217China Eastern
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Mi, 10 Jul - Di, 19 Nov
12:00 - 17:05MEL-IST
37h 05m2 stops
13:35 - 10:00IST-MEL
36h 25m1 stop
$1,220
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Sa, 26 Okt - Di, 5 Nov

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,972 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the evening, when flights cost $1,882 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,976.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of $263.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 76% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Melbourne, which takes 20h 20m, Adelaide, which takes 24h 30m, Perth, which takes 25h 20m, and Sydney, which takes 28h 30m.

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Cheapest flight

$586
Flight from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    There are 2 airports in Istanbul. The closest airport to Istanbul’s city centre is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km). Istanbul Airport is 34 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs $1,050. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $876 and departed from Melbourne Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

    Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,377 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 662 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +105 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +105 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +112 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +113 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Australia

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +105 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +109 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +110 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +105 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +112 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +113 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/8Fr
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
30/10Mi
1 stopAir China
40h 50mIST-MEL
$873
12/8Mo
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
4/9Mi
1 stopAir China
40h 50mIST-MEL
$879
4/7Do
1 stopChina Southern
26h 55mMEL-IST
26/8Mo
1 stopChina Southern
20h 20mIST-MEL
$1,055
30/10Mi
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 30mMEL-IST
12/12Do
1 stopChina Eastern
36h 25mIST-MEL
$1,057
2/11Sa
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 30mMEL-IST
13/11Mi
1 stopSichuan Airlines
39h 30mIST-MEL
$1,082
6/11Mi
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 30mMEL-IST
25/11Mo
1 stopSichuan Airlines
39h 30mIST-MEL
$1,090
30/7Di
1 stopChina Southern
26h 55mMEL-IST
2/9Mo
1 stopChina Southern
20h 20mIST-MEL
$1,099
30/10Mi
2 stops
37h 15mMEL-IST
12/12Do
1 stop
40h 30mIST-MEL
$1,209
10/7Mi
1 stopChina Eastern
28h 30mMEL-IST
19/11Di
1 stopChina Eastern
36h 25mIST-MEL
$1,217
26/10Sa
2 stops
37h 05mMEL-IST
5/11Di
1 stop
36h 25mIST-MEL
$1,220

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/7Mo
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
$586
8/7Mo
1 stopAir China
43h 00mMEL-IST
$587
29/6Sa
3 stopsChina Eastern
52h 10mSYD-IST
$622
29/6Sa
3 stopsChina Eastern
52h 10mSYD-IST
$624
22/10Di
2 stops
40h 15mSYD-SAW
$648
10/6Mo
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 10mMEL-IST
$651
8/6Sa
1 stopSichuan Airlines
41h 10mMEL-IST
$655
10/6Mo
3 stops
54h 25mSYD-SAW
$661
4/8So
1 stopChina Southern
27h 10mSYD-IST
$784
4/8So
1 stopChina Southern
26h 55mMEL-IST
$864

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Recent domestic flight deals

24/5Fr
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
24/5Fr
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$67
30/5Do
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
1/6Sa
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$76
24/5Fr
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
26/5So
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
$79
30/5Do
directPegasus Airlines
1h 15mDLM-SAW
2/6So
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-DLM
$83
10/6Mo
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mESB-IST
18/6Di
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ESB
$127
19/5So
directTurkish Airlines
1h 55mGZT-IST
22/5Mi
directTurkish Airlines
1h 50mIST-GZT
$127
20/6Do
multi-stopAir Algerie
12h 20mAYT-IST
22/6Sa
multi-stopAir Algerie
24h 25mIST-AYT
$1,155
1/7Mo
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
5/7Fr
multi-stopAir Algerie
9h 30mIST-AYT
$1,191
8/7Mo
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 15mAYT-IST
9/7Di
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 10mIST-AYT
$1,200
9/8Fr
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 45mDLM-IST
10/8Sa
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 50mIST-DLM
$2,098

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Last minute flights to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/5Fr
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
41h 10mSYD-IST
21/6Fr
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
39h 40mIST-SYD
$1,223
16/5Do
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 30mPER-IST
28/5Di
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
23h 05mIST-PER
$1,231
16/5Do
multi-stop
27h 55mPER-IST
28/5Di
multi-stop
26h 45mIST-PER
$1,271
16/5Do
multi-stop
26h 15mPER-IST
27/5Mo
multi-stop
25h 05mIST-PER
$1,294
19/5So
multi-stopChina Eastern
28h 30mMEL-IST
26/5So
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 00mIST-MEL
$1,374
19/5So
multi-stopChina Eastern
28h 30mMEL-IST
26/5So
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 00mIST-MEL
$1,382
16/5Do
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
37h 40mSYD-IST
21/6Fr
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 50mIST-SYD
$1,485
16/5Do
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
37h 40mSYD-IST
17/6Mo
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 50mIST-SYD
$1,550
19/5So
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 10mMEL-SAW
19/6Mi
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 20mSAW-MEL
$1,742
19/5So
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 10mMEL-SAW
26/5So
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 25mSAW-MEL
$1,769

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