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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ankara from $1,359

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ESB
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.

Tue 17/313:10
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/322:55
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,359
Fri 6/313:10
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/419:55
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,450
Tue 2/613:25
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/816:55
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,521
Sun 24/513:25
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/907:50
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,522
Wed 11/322:40
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/322:50
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,549
Wed 11/313:10
MEL
-
ESB
3 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/322:55
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,553
Mon 1/612:00
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/911:50
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,559
Sun 26/713:25
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/815:55
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,583
Wed 11/316:10
MEL
-
ESB
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 29/313:20
ESB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,657
Fri 24/713:30
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/811:50
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,705
Wed 17/613:30
MEL
-
ESB
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/922:50
ESB
-
MEL
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,710

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$1,359

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,667
17/3-24/3
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Ankara
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MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

10:00-22:10

3 stops44h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 24/3

22:55-10:20

2 stops27h 25m

$1,359

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:10-16:10

2 stops35h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 11/4

19:55-06:15

2 stops27h 20m

$1,450

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

22:40-17:15

2 stops26h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 29/3

22:50-10:25

2 stops27h 35m

$1,549

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

13:10-16:55

3 stops35h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 28/3

22:55-20:40

2 stops37h 45m

$1,553

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

12:00-15:10

2 stops34h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 1/9

11:50-20:00

2 stops25h 10m

$1,559

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:10-12:00

1 stop27h 50m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 29/3

13:20-23:10

1 stop25h 50m

$1,657

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

13:30-08:10

2 stops25h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 9/9

22:50-11:15

2 stops29h 25m

$1,710

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Sat 25/7

23:30-20:10

2 stops27h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 2/10

13:00-20:00

2 stops24h 00m

$1,718

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

13:30-08:10

2 stops25h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 2/9

21:40-09:25

2 stops28h 45m

$1,780

MelbourneAnkara

MEL - ESB

MELESB

Melbourne

Sat 25/7

21:35-03:10

2 stops36h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 15/8

23:55-19:40

2 stops36h 45m

$1,839

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Ankara

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Ankara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Ankara. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Ankara, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Ankara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ankara (average of $1,209). Flying from Melbourne to Ankara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ankara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ankara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ankara. Reviews last updated 20 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Thai Airways, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to Ankara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
382 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,223 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Ankara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Ankara from Melbourne, you will be flying to Esenboga, which is the city’s only airport. Ankara Esenboga (ESB) is located 26.1 km from the centre of Ankara. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Esenboga per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Ankara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Ankara is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,249 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at $1,611 and $1,625 round-trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Ankara one-way?

    $756 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $984 and $1,104, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Ankara?

    Of the flights from Melbourne to Ankara that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Ankara flights?

    Melbourne to Ankara flights have a stopover in Istanbul least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ankara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Ankara flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ankara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Ankara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Ankara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Ankara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Ankara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ankara (average of $1,209). Flying from Melbourne to Ankara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,249Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,611Average$1,916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,625Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,650Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,906Average$2,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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