Statistics on Sydney-Istanbul flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Istanbul from Sydney airport is $ 1308 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1109 (in march) and $ 1639 (in december), which is a saving of $ 199 or a surplus of $ 331 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1075 to $1129 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Istanbul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64100 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1109, saving $ 199 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1308). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1639).
Flight Sydney-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1323 | $ 1599 | high price |
| February | $ 1024 | $ 1205 | good price |
| March | $ 977 | $ 1109 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1117 | $ 1352 | fair price |
| May | $ 1020 | $ 1182 | good price |
| June | $ 1073 | $ 1282 | fair price |
| July | $ 1235 | $ 1470 | fair price |
| August | $ 1045 | $ 1230 | good price |
| September | $ 1072 | $ 1262 | fair price |
| October | $ 1061 | $ 1223 | good price |
| November | $ 958 | $ 1138 | good price |
| December | $ 1384 | $ 1639 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Istanbul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Istanbul range from $645 to $1773. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $699), 1% at the maximum price (from $1720 to $1773). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1075 to $1129 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Istanbul flight
There are 19 companies that serve Sydney from Istanbul airport: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, Thai Airways, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Airasia X, Etihad Airways, Scoot, Turkish Airlines, Malindo Air, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Jetstar, China Airlines, Vietjet Air, Virgin Australia and Korean Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 64100 flights analyzed in previous years, Asiana Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Sydney->Istanbul route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Istanbul flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $45. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $41.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to Sydney departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a wednesday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Sydney-Istanbul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Istanbul | 27-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 710 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 05-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 710 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 01-08 to 06-08-2024 | $ 729 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 12-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 742 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 02-09 to 09-09-2024 | $ 668 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 04-09 to 11-09-2024 | $ 668 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 09-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 666 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 14-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 669 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 14-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 703 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Istanbul | 15-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 702 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Sydney - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Istanbul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Istanbul, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1235 $, which is a saving of 73 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (187 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1561), 5 to 6 months ($ 1538), 6 to 7 months ($ 1556), 7 to 8 months ($ 1498), 8 to 9 months ($ 1502), 10 to 11 months ($ 1485), 11 to 12 months ($ 1510) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1101 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1120), 3 to 4 months ($ 1144), 5 to 6 months ($ 1128), 6 to 7 months ($ 1143), 8 to 9 months ($ 1199) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 987 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1089), 3 to 4 months ($ 1062), 4 to 5 months ($ 1028), 5 to 6 months ($ 1105) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1271 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1301), 4 to 5 months ($ 1300), 5 to 6 months ($ 1332), 6 to 7 months ($ 1297), 8 to 9 months ($ 1271) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1076 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1111), 3 to 4 months ($ 1138), 4 to 5 months ($ 1111), 5 to 6 months ($ 1137) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1119 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1273), 3 to 4 months ($ 1176), 4 to 5 months ($ 1218), 5 to 6 months ($ 1258), 6 to 7 months ($ 1258), 7 to 8 months ($ 1265) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1383 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1432), 4 to 5 months ($ 1411), 6 to 7 months ($ 1399), 10 to 11 months ($ 1464) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1108 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1217), 5 to 6 months ($ 1157), 8 to 9 months ($ 1174), 9 to 10 months ($ 1202) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1200 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1244), 4 to 5 months ($ 1235), 6 to 7 months ($ 1229), 7 to 8 months ($ 1202), 9 to 10 months ($ 1231), 10 to 11 months ($ 1262) |
| October | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1120 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1139), 6 to 7 months ($ 1187), 7 to 8 months ($ 1183), 8 to 9 months ($ 1190) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1026 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1027), 2 to 3 months ($ 1065), 3 to 4 months ($ 1081), 5 to 6 months ($ 1130), 8 to 9 months ($ 1059) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1569), 2 to 3 months ($ 1569), 4 to 5 months ($ 1629), 5 to 6 months ($ 1594), 6 to 7 months ($ 1570), 8 to 9 months ($ 1456), 10 to 11 months ($ 1385), 11 to 12 months ($ 1639) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Sydney to Istanbul: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 935 $707 to $3078 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1057 $710 to $4961 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1189 $793 to $4772 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 960 $729 to $3564 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1034 $666 to $4043 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1190 $701 to $4927 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 912 $774 to $3080 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1261 $843 to $5866 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1326 $911 to $2609 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1173 $855 to $4958 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1317 $871 to $4985 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1743 $964 to $5215 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!