- Must visit
Topkapı Palace Museum
Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
Flights from Sydney to Istanbul depart on average 73 times per day, taking around 19h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $509 (€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 $509 (€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
$1256
Average price
$2324
Fastest journey
22 h
Average duration
22 h 38 m
Flights per day
52
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 $2324 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1256.
It's difficult to get from Sydney to Istanbul without transferring at least once.
CZ326 · CZ8065
TG476 · TG900
TG472 · TG900
CZ8092 · CZ3099 · CZ679
CZ8092 · CZ3101 · CZ679
TG472 · TG900
QR909 · QR239
QR237+
QR8400
EK415 · EK117
QR899 · QR239+
QR6317The table below shows live departures for Sydney to Istanbul flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA16 · BA12 · BA718 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 35h20 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA16 · BA12 · BA720 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 40h45 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TG472 · TG900 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 22h00 | 5:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR245+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 34h45 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR239+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 28h05 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8480 · QR915 · QR239 | 4:45 PM Sydney | 26h10 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR915 · QR239+ QR7162 | 5:45 PM Sydney | 25h10 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR899 · QR239+ QR8485 | 6:30 PM Sydney | 24h25 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR245+ QR7170 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 30h35 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR899 · QR239+ QR8493 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 23h55 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR239+ QR7170 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 23h55 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR245+ QR8524 | 7:15 PM Sydney | 30h20 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR239+ QR8524 | 7:15 PM Sydney | 23h40 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR245+ QR8508 | 7:30 PM Sydney | 30h05 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR239+ QR8508 | 7:30 PM Sydney | 23h25 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR909 · QR239 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 22h10 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR237 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 40h35 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR245 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 28h50 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR255+ PC317 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 29h10 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
EK413 · EK117 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 31h50 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK121 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 28h10 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909+ PC605 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 43h45 | 9:30 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK2094 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 27h40 | 5:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK123 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 24h40 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
NH880 · NH219 | 8:55 PM Sydney | 25h40 | 3:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
OZ602 · OZ551 | 9:00 PM Sydney | 26h35 | 4:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 21h15 | 11:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
CZ302 · CZ8065 | 9:45 PM Sydney | 40h30 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
EK415 · EK117 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 22h35 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ1022 · CZ344 · CZ8065 | 7:00 AM Sydney | 55h15 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4132+ BA32 · BA716 | 7:40 AM Sydney | 37h55 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4132+ BA32 · BA720 | 7:40 AM Sydney | 48h15 | 12:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4222 · QR8402+ QR237 | 8:00 AM Sydney | 29h20 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR7208 · QR8402+ QR237 | 8:30 AM Sydney | 28h50 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR7190 · QR8402+ QR237 | 9:00 AM Sydney | 28h20 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ7564 · CZ636 · CZ8065 | 9:20 AM Sydney | 52h55 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ7564 · CZ382 · CZ8065 | 9:20 AM Sydney | 52h55 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4242+ QR8402+ QR237 | 9:30 AM Sydney | 27h50 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TG476 · TG900 | 10:00 AM Sydney | 26h35 | 5:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR7156 · QR8402+ QR237 | 10:00 AM Sydney | 27h20 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ326 · CZ8065 | 10:05 AM Sydney | 28h10 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7497+ BA32 · BA720 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 45h45 | 12:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4136+ BA32 · BA720 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 45h45 | 12:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4136+ BA32 · BA716 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 35h25 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7497+ BA32 · BA716 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 35h25 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
MU562 · MU703 | 11:00 AM Sydney | 28h10 | 8:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8516 · QR905 · QR239 | 2:00 PM Sydney | 28h55 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4130+ BA32 · BA720 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 41h50 | 12:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7000+ LH797 · LH1300 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 34h00 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4130+ BA32 · BA716 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 31h30 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7000+ LH797 · LH1298 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 29h55 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ8092 · CZ8065 | 2:10 PM Sydney | 24h05 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ8092 · CZ3101 · CZ679 | 2:10 PM Sydney | 47h25 | 6:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ8092 · CZ3099 · CZ679 | 2:10 PM Sydney | 47h25 | 6:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR7202+ QR915 · QR239 | 2:15 PM Sydney | 28h40 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
Major complex of archaeology museums with artifacts from Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the ancient Near East.
Turkey’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for strong exhibitions and a Bosphorus-facing setting.
Historic heart of old Istanbul, linking Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and major Byzantine and Ottoman sites.
Bustling pedestrian avenue lined with historic buildings, shops, galleries, and the nostalgic tram.
Redeveloped waterfront promenade with Bosphorus views, public art, and strong social-media popularity.
Ring-shaped bread coated with sesame seeds, sold by street vendors and bakeries across Istanbul. It is a classic breakfast and snack food closely associated with daily life in the city.
A famous Istanbul street food of grilled fish served in bread, especially associated with the Eminönü waterfront. It is valued for its simple, fresh Bosphorus flavor.
Slow-cooked white bean stew, often served with rice and pickles. It is a comforting staple in traditional Istanbul lokantas and can be made simply or with meat.
Respected modern lokanta serving polished Turkish home-style cooking, meze, and seasonal dishes. Stylish but grounded in tradition.
Well-known restaurant in Eminönü famous for kebabs, lahmacun, and views over the Golden Horn. Established, lively, and popular with both locals and visitors.
Long-running Üsküdar lokanta known for hearty everyday Turkish dishes, soups, stews, and classic desserts. Casual, authentic, and very local in feel.
Moderate for most tourists. Street food and transit are good value, while hotels and upscale dining in central areas cost more.
Around 5-10% in casual restaurants and 10% in nicer places if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated for hotel staff and delivery.
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