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KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Istanbul.
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Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30SYD-IST
41h 10m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:15IST-SYD
39h 35m1 stop
$1,001Sichuan Airlines
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토, 21 6월 - 일, 29 6월
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30SYD-IST
41h 10m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:15IST-SYD
39h 35m1 stop
$1,004Sichuan Airlines
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토, 7 6월 - 일, 15 6월
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 08:00SYD-IST
42h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 12:35IST-SYD
39h 35m1 stop
$1,087China Eastern
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화, 15 7월 - 금, 22 8월
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00SYD-IST
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00IST-SYD
36h 00m1 stop
$1,091China Eastern
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수, 18 6월 - 일, 31 8월
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11:20 - 08:00SYD-IST
51h 40m3 stops
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14:00 - 12:40IST-SYD
39h 40m2 stops
$1,310
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월, 19 5월 - 수, 4 6월
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20:45 - 04:55SYD-IST
39h 10m2 stops
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16:10 - 11:35IST-SYD
36h 25m2 stops
$1,335
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월, 5 5월 - 월, 12 5월
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:10 - 16:35SYD-IST
25h 25m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
01:40 - 10:00IST-SYD
25h 20m1 stop
$1,360Malaysia Airlines
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화, 10 6월 - 월, 23 6월
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:10 - 16:35SYD-IST
25h 25m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:00IST-SYD
33h 00m1 stop
$1,367Malaysia Airlines
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화, 10 6월 - 화, 24 6월
China Southern Logo
08:45 - 06:00SYD-IST
28h 15m2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 19:40IST-SYD
20h 40m1 stop
$1,411China Southern
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월, 12 5월 - 월, 19 5월
China Southern Logo
09:45 - 06:00SYD-IST
28h 15m2 stops
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 09:25IST-SYD
33h 35m2 stops
$1,460China Southern
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월, 13 10월 - 토, 8 11월

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Istanbul flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,427 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,123 and $1,876 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$552
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sydney to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Which airlines have the best inflight entertainment?

    Both Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines offer a variety of entertainment services such as a number of TV shows, movies, and music. For those looking for a better Wi-Fi bundle, Etihad Airways offers more free Wi-Fi starting out. For those wanting to keep up with the latest in news and sports, Emirates Airlines has a live TV service available on certain airlines.

  • Can I fly directly from Sydney Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    There are no direct flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to airports in Istanbul; however, there are many connecting flights to choose from. The most popular stopover airports, such as Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), are generally the cheapest.

  • What is there to do at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Sydney Airport is well equipped with a variety of services. For those last minute designer numbers, you can take your pick from brands including Gucci, Emporio Armani, and more. And as far as food goes, whether you are looking for a pizza, sushi, or a gourmet meal, the food court after going through security will satisfy your culinary needs. Make sure to check out the airport's News and Events page on their website to see what fun pop-ups and limited-time events they have going on.

  • How to get to and from Istanbul Airport?

    Transport links from Istanbul Airport include taxi or bus services. There is an airport shuttle service offered by Havaist that is readily available at any time. While the shuttle service offered is cheaper than a taxi, the journey time can be up to twice as long, so make sure to take this into account when planning your journey.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport was $353 for a one-way ticket and $640 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

    When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at Istanbul Airport, also known as Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Istanbul Airport?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Istanbul Airport from Sydney?

    Kuala Lumpur is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Istanbul, Asiana Airlines or Sichuan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Istanbul are Asiana Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,545 and an overall rating of 8.2, Asiana Airlines is the most popular choice. Sichuan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,181 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 from Sydney to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Airport from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,128 or less one-way and $1,654 or less round-trip.
  • There are two main airports that service Istanbul. If you are planning to visit the European side of the city, the northern side, we recommend travelling into Istanbul International Airport (IST). Alternatively, if you plan on booking a hotel on the Asian side of the city, the southern side, it is worthwhile looking for flights into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to be close to your hotel.
  • Istanbul International Airport (IST) is the primary airport for flights into and out of Istanbul and is, on average, cheaper than flying into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • While a range of airlines provide transport from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to airports in Istanbul, make sure to book with Emirates Airlines or Etihad Airways as these are the most popular airlines flying to the region. With both airlines having numerous flights travelling out each day, you can rest assured knowing that any delays or flight changes will be easily sorted out.
  • The average flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to airports in Istanbul is 20–26h. To ensure less time is spent in the air, we recommend journeying with Emirates Airlines as their journeys are, on average, 2–3h shorter than their competitors.
  • For those travelling to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) by car, look for car park P7. A 5min walk from the International Terminal, this multi-storey car park is the designated car park for the international travellers. Alternatively, a valet service is available, for a fee, right outside the Departure level of Terminal 1.
  • If you don't want to leave your car parked at the airport, we recommend journeying from Sydney to the airport via the Sydney Airport Link. Running throughout the day between the city and the airport, the Airport Link is the most convenient way to travel to the airport and is usually cheaper than taking a taxi.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Thai AirwaysOverall score based on 325 reviews
8.3Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
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They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2025BKK - DPS
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They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

Entertainment is limited with a relatively old catalogue. Wi-Fi never works and the cabin and lavatory had evidence of a lot of scuff marks and temporary repairs. Nothing unsafe, but a bit tatty in places.

Delayed flight in Singapore caused the transfer at Bangkok to be very stressful. Fortunately, no elderly were in this trip, else it will not be possible to catch the connecting flight. There were also several occasions throughout the flight journey where some of the passengers were not wearing their seat belts despite several remainders from the stewardess.

USB charging port was not working at my seat 48K.

I enjoy flying with Thai Airways, however their B788 business class configuration is quite dated. Additionally , while the service is always friendly and efficient, I’m getting tired of the same “usual suspects” when it comes to food choices. Since it was a lunchtime flight, what about some gourmet sandwiches or some type of salad dish for the main course? The entertainment options are also quite limited and this is not unique to TG, so much so that given the short duration of the flight I ended up not bothering with any entertainment. Finally, despite signs around the cabin advising wifi available, I was unable to con-net and in fact I’ve never been able to connect on any TG flight over the last year or so - what’s the go here??

Always liked Thai Airways but in the past they have been very expensive, not being a millionaire just yet, I will use cheaper airlines. Bangkok to London £370 11 hours 45 mins. Old plane but ok. Lovely ladies on board, very polite. Food was ok. Will always use them if the price is right.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

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