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Tue, Sep 15
Sydney SYDIstanbul SAW
£387
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Sun, Sep 13
Sydney SYDIstanbul SAW
£407
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Tue, Sep 8
Sydney SYDIstanbul SAW
£407
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Sun, Sep 6
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£407
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Thu, Sep 3
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Tue, Aug 18 – Mon, Sep 21
Sydney SYDIstanbul IST
£800
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Tue, Aug 18 – Thu, Sep 17
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Tue, Aug 18 – Thu, Aug 27
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Tue, Aug 18 – Tue, Sep 22
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Mon, Aug 17 – Wed, Sep 2
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£387

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,208

Cheapest round-trip

£800

Average round-trip

£910

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Sydney
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
14988 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Turkish Airlines
---1111---1
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Turkish Airlines
---1111---1
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
ScootTGWTRNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
30°C21°C
18 Jul
28°C24°C
Sunday
12 Jul
30°C21°C
19 Jul
11%
28°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
29°C22°C
20 Jul
28°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
17%
28°C22°C
21 Jul
29°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
29°C23°C
22 Jul
31°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
29°C22°C
23 Jul
31°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
29°C23°C
24 Jul
34°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Sydney, or Western Sydney International Airport when they travel from Sydney to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Sydney and Istanbul is 14988 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Scoot, Pegasus, IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Gulf Air Bahrain. Sydney and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Istanbul takes around 21 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sydney and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Sydney and Istanbul is 14988 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
Which airports are there in Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
Which airlines fly between Sydney and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Istanbul with Scoot, Pegasus, IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Istanbul?
What flights operate between Sydney and Istanbul?
How many airports are there near Sydney?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Istanbul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Istanbul arrive?
What time do flights between Sydney and Istanbul depart?
What time do flights between Sydney and Istanbul arrive?

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