Cheap flights from Sydney to Istanbul from $362 SYD, WSI → IST, SAW
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $982 with Sichuan Airlines, 2 Dec – 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $362 with Air China, 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $362, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $982, 2 Dec to 6 Dec
- Usual return price
- $1,026 to $1,474
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $982 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $1,026 to $1,474.
Cheapest return found recently
$982
2 Dec – 6 Dec · Sichuan Airlines
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:25 p.m. · Return leaves 3:40 p.m. · 80 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,089
9 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:35 p.m. · Return leaves 11:25 a.m. · 41 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$982 2 Dec – 6 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $721 to $1,060.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates from 16 Nov to 7 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
129 fares on 17 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 24 Nov | $1,071 | Qatar Airways | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 16 Dec | $1,281 | Batik Air Malaysia | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 6 Dec | $982 | Sichuan Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 10 Dec | $1,334 | Batik Air Malaysia | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $1,726 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 21 Dec | $1,474 | Sichuan Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $1,898 | China Southern Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,593 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 30 Dec | $1,355 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,327 | Sichuan Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | $1,832 | China Southern Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $1,402 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $1,373 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $995 | China Southern Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $985 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $995 | China Southern Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jul 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | $1,026 | Sichuan Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $982.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Qatar Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $422 to $521.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$362
15 Jan 2027 · Air China
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:30 a.m. · 29 h 50 min trip
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$362 15 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $336 to $780.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 15 Nov to 20 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
11 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $622 | Turkish Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jan 2027 | $362 | Air China | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Feb 2027 | $365 | Air China | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 May 2027 | $478 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 May 2027 | $478 | China Eastern | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jul 2027 | $542 | Scoot | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 3 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jul 2027 | $500 | China Southern Airlines | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $362.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Scoot, China Southern Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Sydney to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 2 Dec – 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sydney to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,016 | $834 | +34% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $773 | $750 | +2% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $756 | $721 | Cheapest seen | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $852 | $746 | +13% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $1,289 | $995 | +70% | 34 |
| 90–179 days | $1,202 | $817 | +59% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $1,016 | $1,000 | +34% | 29 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $340 | $336 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $478 | $365 | +41% | 7 |
| 180+ days | $581 | $478 | +71% | 31 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 2 Dec – 6 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Sydney to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $982 with Sichuan Airlines, 2 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $1,026 to $1,474.
How much is a one-way flight from Sydney to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $362 with Air China, 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $422 to $521.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $982, 2 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $362, 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,089 with Turkish Airlines, 9 Feb 2027 to 23 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Istanbul?
Between 16 Nov and 7 Jul 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on 6 of the 17 departure dates we hold, Sichuan Airlines on 4 and China Southern Airlines on 4. Between 15 Nov and 20 Jul 2027, Air China has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 7 departure dates we hold, China Eastern on 2 and Turkish Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
