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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 £323 and round-trip from £543. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 15:20
      20h 5m
      Direct
      SYD 19:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      £741 £938
      21% off
      21% off
      £938 £741
    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 15:20
      20h 5m
      Direct
      SYD 19:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      £741 £938
      21% off
      21% off
      £938 £741
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      38h 55m
      1 stop
      SYD 13:20
      Istanbul - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | China Southern Airlines
      £543 £938
      42% off
      42% off
      £938 £543
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | China Southern Airlines
      £574
      39% off
      £938 £574
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | China Southern Airlines
      £575
      39% off
      £938 £575
    • SYD 15:15
      23h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:10
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 20:20
      Istanbul - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
      £579
      38% off
      £938 £579
    • SYD 10:40
      29h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 08:20
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Air China
      IST 14:55
      33h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 08:05
      Istanbul - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Air China
      £589
      37% off
      £938 £589
    • SYD 22:05
      41h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | China Southern Airlines
      £595
      37% off
      £938 £595
    • SYD 22:05
      41h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
      IST 14:25
      22h
      1 stop
      SYD 20:25
      Istanbul - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | China Southern Airlines
      £595
      37% off
      £938 £595
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Istanbul - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 21:25
      41h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 06:40
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Sichuan Airlines
      £323 £540
      40% off
      40% off
      £540 £323
    • SYD 21:25
      41h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 06:40
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 31 | Sichuan Airlines
      £326 £540
      40% off
      40% off
      £540 £326
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Etihad Airways
      £353 £540
      35% off
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Etihad Airways
      £354
      34% off
      £540 £354
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      £426 £540
      21% off
      21% off
      £540 £426
    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      £426 £540
      21% off
      21% off
      £540 £426
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | China Southern Airlines
      £326 £819
      60% off
      60% off
      £819 £326
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      £353 £819
      56% off
      56% off
      £819 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
      £353 £819
      56% off
      56% off
      £819 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      56% off
      £819 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      56% off
      £819 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      56% off
      £819 £353
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | China Southern Airlines
      £383
      53% off
      £819 £383
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
      £383
      53% off
      £819 £383
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | China Southern Airlines
      £412
      50% off
      £819 £412
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      £426 £540
      21% off
      21% off
      £540 £426
    • SYD 21:35
      21h 35m
      Direct
      IST 11:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      £426 £540
      21% off
      21% off
      £540 £426
    • SYD 22:10
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Qatar Airways
      £498 £631
      21% off
      21% off
      £631 £498
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      35% off
      £540 £353
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | China Southern Airlines
      £326 £642
      49% off
      49% off
      £642 £326
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
      £353 £642
      45% off
      45% off
      £642 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Etihad Airways
      £353 £642
      45% off
      45% off
      £642 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Etihad Airways
      £353
      45% off
      £642 £353
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Etihad Airways
      £354
      45% off
      £642 £354
    • SYD 21:30
      23h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Sydney - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Etihad Airways
      £360
      44% off
      £642 £360
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
      £383
      40% off
      £642 £383
    • SYD 15:10
      24h
      1 stop
      IST 07:10
      Sydney - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | China Southern Airlines
      £421
      34% off
      £642 £421
    • SYD 15:25
      22h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 06:05
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Thai Airways
      £466
      27% off
      £642 £466
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sydney - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | 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 £345. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach £895.

£895
£620
£345
£70
    Cheapest
  • £393
    Oct
  • £409
    Nov
  • £895
    Dec
  • £396
    Jan
  • £345
    Feb
  • £612
    Mar
  • £512
    Apr
  • £550
    May
  • £588
    Jun
  • £505
    Jul
  • £554
    Aug
  • £545
    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 £677. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £1,491.

£1,491
£1,084
£677
£270
    Cheapest
  • £690
    Oct
  • £920
    Nov
  • £1,491
    Dec
  • £677
    Jan
  • £917
    Feb
  • £971
    Mar
  • £836
    Apr
  • £916
    May
  • £1,074
    Jun
  • £894
    Jul
  • £777
    Aug
  • £975
    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.

£583
£513
£443
£373
    Cheapest
  • £516
    Mon
  • £545
    Tue
  • £529
    Wed
  • £526
    Thu
  • £583
    Fri
  • £443
    Sat
  • £537
    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 Sichuan Airlines (from £323) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Sichuan Airlines
From £323
Etihad Airways
From £353
Batik Air Malaysia
From £362
Air China
From £369
China Southern Airlines
From £383
Scoot
From £388
China Eastern Airlines
From £419
Turkish Airlines
From £426
Asiana Airlines
From £437
Thai Airways
From £454

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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. CA174

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:55

    SYD

    11h 45m

    Direct

    19:40

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. CA859

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    02:00

    PEK

    11h

    Direct

    08:00

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  5. 3U3892

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    21:20

    SYD

    10h 55m

    Direct

    05:15

    TFU

    - M - W - F S
    Search

  6. 3U3827

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    01:35

    TFU

    9h 55m

    Direct

    06:30

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  7. QF1515

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    21:35

    MEL

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  8. CA166

    Melbourne Airport

    19:40

    MEL

    12h 20m

    Direct

    05:00

    PEK

    S - T - T - S

  9. CA859

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    02:00

    PEK

    11h

    Direct

    08:00

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  10. JQ507

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    09:45

    MEL

    - M T - T F S
    Search

  11. CA166

    Melbourne Airport

    19:40

    MEL

    12h 20m

    Direct

    05:00

    PEK

    S - T - T - S

  12. CA859

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    02:00

    PEK

    11h

    Direct

    08:00

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  13. VA808

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    08:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. CA166

    Melbourne Airport

    19:40

    MEL

    12h 20m

    Direct

    05:00

    PEK

    S - T - T - S

  15. CA859

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    02:00

    PEK

    11h

    Direct

    08:00

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  16. JQ501

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:00

    SYD

    1h 40m

    Direct

    07:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. CA166

    Melbourne Airport

    19:40

    MEL

    12h 20m

    Direct

    05:00

    PEK

    S - T - T - S

  18. CA859

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    02:00

    PEK

    11h

    Direct

    08:00

    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 £323
Cheapest return ticket price £543

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 £1,402 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 £323, and round-trip fares start from £543. The current lowest fare is a Sichuan Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; 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 £638. 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.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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