- Must visit
Topkapı Palace Museum
Former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, known for its courtyards, treasury, sacred relics, and Bosphorus views.
Flights from Sydney to Istanbul depart on average 73 times per day, taking around 19h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $507 (€417) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 9288 miles (14949 km) distance in 22h 0m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 9288 miles (14949 km) |
Average flight duration 19h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $507 (€417) |
Flights per day 73 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 22h 0m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$670
Average price
$2258
Fastest journey
21 h 15 m
Average duration
22 h 26 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
14949 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sydney to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sydney to Istanbul will cost around $2258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $670.
Of the 54 flights that leave Sydney for Istanbul onFri, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct flights cover the 14949 km distance in an average of 22 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 21 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the longest flights will take 23 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
MU792 · MU5025
TK175
TG476 · TG900
TG472 · TG900
CZ326 · CZ3161 · CZ679
TK175
TG472 · TG900
EK415 · EK117
MH122 · MH4271
TK61+
TK8172The table below shows live departures for Sydney to Istanbul flights for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK8172+ TK175 | 1:05 PM Sydney | 29h15 | 11:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8172+ TK63 | 1:05 PM Sydney | 33h35 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8172+ TK61 | 1:05 PM Sydney | 23h10 | 5:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA4130+ BA32 · BA718 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 36h25 | 7:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7000+ LH797 · LH1300 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 33h50 | 4:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7000+ LH797 · LH1298 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 29h55 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4130+ BA32 · BA720 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 41h35 | 12:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9727+ LH773 · LH1742 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 42h30 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TG472 · TG900 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 22h00 | 5:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA16 · BA12 · BA720 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 41h05 | 12:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA16 · BA12 · BA718 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 35h55 | 7:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
WY5915+ WY816 · WY165 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 58h20 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9781+ LH769 · LH1742 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 42h15 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9781+ LH781 · LH1298 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 29h10 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR239+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 28h05 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR245+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 34h45 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR237+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 22h30 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR915 · QR239+ QR7148 | 4:45 PM Sydney | 26h10 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR899 · QR239+ QR8929 | 5:00 PM Sydney | 25h55 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR915 · QR239+ QR7150 | 5:45 PM Sydney | 25h10 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR899 · QR239+ QR8475 | 6:30 PM Sydney | 24h25 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR239+ QR8520 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 23h55 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR899 · QR239+ QR8493 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 23h55 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR239+ QR8524 | 7:15 PM Sydney | 23h40 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR7168 · QR905 · QR239 | 7:30 PM Sydney | 23h25 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CA174 · CA859 | 7:40 PM Sydney | 43h20 | 8:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK417 · EK2224 | 8:10 PM Sydney | 23h55 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK417 · EK123 | 8:10 PM Sydney | 25h15 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR245 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 28h50 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR239 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 22h10 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK2224 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 23h20 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK121 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 28h10 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK123 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 24h40 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909+ PC601 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 40h25 | 6:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
WY636 · WY165+ WY5121 | 8:50 PM Sydney | 52h05 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
NH880 · NH6635 | 8:55 PM Sydney | 39h10 | 5:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
OZ602 · OZ551 | 9:00 PM Sydney | 26h10 | 4:10 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 21h15 | 11:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
CZ302 · CZ3099 · CZ679 | 9:45 PM Sydney | 39h50 | 6:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ302 · CZ3101 · CZ679 | 9:45 PM Sydney | 39h50 | 6:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ302 · CZ8065 | 9:45 PM Sydney | 40h30 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ7453 · CZ322 · CZ8065 | 10:00 PM Sydney | 40h15 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4976+ QR845 · QR245 | 10:10 PM Sydney | 27h25 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK7900+ TK63 | 10:10 PM Sydney | 24h30 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK7900+ TK61 | 10:10 PM Sydney | 38h05 | 5:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
WY5567+ WY824 · WY165 | 10:10 PM Sydney | 50h45 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
EK415 · EK117 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 22h35 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK415 · EK2224 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 38h05 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ1017 · CZ382 · CZ8065 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 32h15 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ1018 · CZ382 · CZ8065 | 6:30 AM Sydney | 31h45 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA718+ BA4132 | 7:40 AM Sydney | 42h15 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA720+ BA4132 | 7:40 AM Sydney | 47h40 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
MH250 · MH4269 | 9:15 AM Sydney | 37h25 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
WY822 · WY165+ WY5739 | 9:15 AM Sydney | 39h40 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
WY5739+ WY824 · WY165 | 9:15 AM Sydney | 39h40 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA2230 · BA718+ BA7476 | 9:50 AM Sydney | 40h05 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA2230 · BA720+ BA7476 | 9:50 AM Sydney | 45h30 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TG476 · TG900 | 10:00 AM Sydney | 26h35 | 5:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
WY5909+ WY818 · WY165 | 10:00 AM Sydney | 38h55 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
WY5909+ WY816 · WY165 | 10:00 AM Sydney | 38h55 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ326 · CZ8065 | 10:05 AM Sydney | 28h10 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
MU792 · MU5025 | 10:05 AM Sydney | 27h55 | 7:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ326 · CZ3161 · CZ679 | 10:05 AM Sydney | 27h30 | 6:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA718+ BA4136 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 39h45 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA720+ BA4136 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 45h10 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA720+ BA7497 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 45h10 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA718+ BA7497 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 39h45 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH459 · LH1742+ LH8937 | 10:20 AM Sydney | 46h45 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH455 · LH1304+ LH8937 | 10:20 AM Sydney | 42h05 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
NH890 · NH219 | 11:45 AM Sydney | 34h50 | 3:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, known for its courtyards, treasury, sacred relics, and Bosphorus views.
Major museum complex with outstanding collections from ancient Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the classical world, including the Alexander Sarcophagus.
Set in the former Ibrahim Pasha Palace, this museum is noted for carpets, calligraphy, woodwork, and ethnographic displays.
Historic heart of the old city, surrounded by Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and major Byzantine and Ottoman monuments.
Istanbul’s best-known pedestrian avenue, lined with historic buildings, shops, passages, galleries, and lively street life.
Redeveloped waterfront promenade with public art, Bosphorus views, and strong recent popularity among visitors and social media users.
A ring-shaped bread coated with sesame seeds, sold by street vendors and bakeries. It is a classic Istanbul breakfast snack and everyday staple.
A famous Istanbul street food of grilled fish served in bread with salad and onion, especially associated with the Eminönü waterfront.
Thinly sliced döner meat over pide bread with tomato sauce, melted butter, and yogurt. It is one of Türkiye’s best-known hearty meat dishes.
One of Istanbul’s landmark fine dining restaurants, known for contemporary Turkish cuisine, tasting menus, and panoramic city views.
A well-known modern lokanta serving refined Turkish classics and meze in an elegant but lively setting in Karaköy.
A famous long-running restaurant near Eminönü known for kebabs, lahmacun, and wide views over the Historic Peninsula.
Moderate for most tourists. Food and transit are good value, while hotels in central areas can be costly.
Around 5-10% in restaurants is common if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated for hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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Istanbul Airport, Istanbul -> Taksim Square, Istanbul
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Most Sydney to Istanbul flights use the Sydney to Istanbul Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Use this guide to compare Sydney and Istanbul airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Sydney is 2 km from Sydney city centre. Public transport options include:
Sydney has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, including fast food and gourmet options like McDold's and Wolfgang Puck.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, with a simple login process. ATMs are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, offering multiple currency options.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sydney: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sydney: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sydney: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel..
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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