Travelling from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is eight hours ahead of Istanbul. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to SYD.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to SYD leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with a stop at Dubai Airport (DXB). One of the main stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SYD, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to SYD flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near SYD and hit the pillow fast:
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, central Sydney is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, 301 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 712 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to SYD. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). July is when most people travel to Sydney. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Before locking in your Istanbul to SYD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Sydney
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sydney right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Sydney when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Sydney Harbour followed by Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.