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Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$615 and round-trip from AU$1,033. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 15:20
      20h 5m
      Direct
      SYD 19:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$1,411 AU$1,587
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,411
    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 15:20
      20h 5m
      Direct
      SYD 19:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$1,412 AU$1,587
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,412
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      38h 55m
      1 stop
      SYD 13:20
      Istanbul - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$1,033 AU$1,587
      35% off
      35% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,033
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$1,092
      31% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,092
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Sun, Nov 22 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$1,096
      31% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,096
    • SYD 15:15
      23h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:10
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 20:20
      Istanbul - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$1,103
      30% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,103
    • SYD 10:40
      29h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 08:20
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Air China
      IST 14:55
      33h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 08:05
      Istanbul - Sydney | Fri, Nov 27 | Air China
      AU$1,122
      28% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,122
    • SYD 22:05
      41h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$1,133
      28% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,133
    • SYD 22:05
      41h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$1,134
      28% off
      AU$1,587 AU$1,134
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Istanbul - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 21:25
      41h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 06:40
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Sichuan Airlines
      AU$615 AU$913
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$913 AU$615
    • SYD 21:25
      41h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 06:40
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 30 | Sichuan Airlines
      AU$621 AU$913
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$913 AU$621
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Etihad Airways
      AU$671 AU$913
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$913 AU$671
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Etihad Airways
      AU$672
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$672
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Etihad Airways
      AU$672
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$672
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      AU$672
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$672
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
      AU$673
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$673
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      AU$673
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$673
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Etihad Airways
      AU$674
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$674
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$812 AU$913
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$913 AU$812
    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$812 AU$913
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$913 AU$812
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$631 AU$1,385
      54% off
      54% off
      AU$1,385 AU$631
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      AU$672 AU$1,385
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$1,385 AU$672
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
      AU$673 AU$1,385
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$1,385 AU$673
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      AU$673
      51% off
      AU$1,385 AU$673
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Etihad Airways
      AU$716
      48% off
      AU$1,385 AU$716
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Etihad Airways
      AU$718
      48% off
      AU$1,385 AU$718
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$730
      47% off
      AU$1,385 AU$730
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$733
      47% off
      AU$1,385 AU$733
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$777
      44% off
      AU$1,385 AU$777
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$812 AU$913
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$913 AU$812
    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$812 AU$913
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$913 AU$812
    • SYD 22:10
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Qatar Airways
      AU$949 AU$1,067
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$1,067 AU$949
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Etihad Airways
      AU$671
      27% off
      AU$913 AU$671
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Etihad Airways
      AU$672
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$672
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Etihad Airways
      AU$672
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$672
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      AU$672
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$672
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
      AU$673
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$673
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      AU$673
      26% off
      AU$913 AU$673
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$631 AU$1,154
      45% off
      45% off
      AU$1,154 AU$631
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Etihad Airways
      AU$674 AU$1,154
      42% off
      42% off
      AU$1,154 AU$674
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Etihad Airways
      AU$701 AU$1,154
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$1,154 AU$701
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Etihad Airways
      AU$715
      38% off
      AU$1,154 AU$715
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Etihad Airways
      AU$716
      38% off
      AU$1,154 AU$716
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Etihad Airways
      AU$718
      38% off
      AU$1,154 AU$718
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$777
      33% off
      AU$1,154 AU$777
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | China Southern Airlines
      AU$801
      31% off
      AU$1,154 AU$801
    • SYD 15:25
      22h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 06:05
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Thai Airways
      AU$886
      23% off
      AU$1,154 AU$886
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in February, with an average price of AU$657. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach AU$1,705.

AU$1,705
AU$1,181
AU$657
AU$133
    Cheapest
  • AU$749
    Oct
  • AU$779
    Nov
  • AU$1,705
    Dec
  • AU$754
    Jan
  • AU$657
    Feb
  • AU$1,165
    Mar
  • AU$976
    Apr
  • AU$1,048
    May
  • AU$1,119
    Jun
  • AU$961
    Jul
  • AU$1,055
    Aug
  • AU$1,037
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of AU$1,289. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching AU$2,840.

AU$2,840
AU$2,065
AU$1,289
AU$514
    Cheapest
  • AU$1,315
    Oct
  • AU$1,752
    Nov
  • AU$2,840
    Dec
  • AU$1,289
    Jan
  • AU$1,747
    Feb
  • AU$1,849
    Mar
  • AU$1,592
    Apr
  • AU$1,744
    May
  • AU$2,045
    Jun
  • AU$1,703
    Jul
  • AU$1,480
    Aug
  • AU$1,857
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

AU$1,110
AU$977
AU$843
AU$710
    Cheapest
  • AU$983
    Mon
  • AU$1,037
    Tue
  • AU$1,007
    Wed
  • AU$1,002
    Thu
  • AU$1,110
    Fri
  • AU$843
    Sat
  • AU$1,023
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport is China Southern Airlines (from AU$580) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

China Southern Airlines
From AU$580
Sichuan Airlines
From AU$615
Etihad Airways
From AU$671
Batik Air Malaysia
From AU$680
Air China
From AU$702
Scoot
From AU$742
Asiana Airlines
From AU$791
China Eastern Airlines
From AU$811
Turkish Airlines
From AU$812
Thai Airways
From AU$865

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sydney to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. CZ8092

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:10

    SYD

    9h 50m

    Direct

    22:00

    CAN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  2. CZ8065

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    01:10

    CAN

    11h 5m

    Direct

    07:15

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  3. MU562

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    10h 15m

    Direct

    19:15

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. MU703

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:20

    PVG

    11h 40m

    Direct

    08:00

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  5. CA174

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:55

    SYD

    11h 45m

    Direct

    19:40

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. CA859

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    02:20

    PEK

    11h

    Direct

    08:20

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  7. 3U3892

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    21:25

    SYD

    10h 35m

    Direct

    05:00

    TFU

    - M - W - F S
    Search

  8. 3U3827

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    01:30

    TFU

    10h 10m

    Direct

    06:40

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  9. JQ507

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    09:45

    MEL

    - M T - T F S
    Search

  10. CA166

    Melbourne Airport

    19:40

    MEL

    12h 20m

    Direct

    05:00

    PEK

    S - T - T - S

  11. CA859

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    02:20

    PEK

    11h

    Direct

    08:20

    IST

    S - T - T - S
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About Kingsford Smith Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 14,987.82km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$615
Cheapest return ticket price AU$1,033

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 21:35, and the last departs at 22:05, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$3,216 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 986 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from AU$615, and round-trip fares start from AU$1,033. The current lowest fare is a Sichuan Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 21; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 21 hours 6 minutes, and around 4 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport is AU$1,215. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 4 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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