Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $601
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in November or March, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 December 2025.
Tue 30/1206:15MEL - IST
1 stop20h 15mEmirates
Tue 30/1223:40IST - MEL
1 stop34h 35mEmirates
Deal found 29/12$2,135
Tue 30/1206:15MEL - IST
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1221:05IST - MEL
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$3,100
Mon 29/1223:55MEL - IST
1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 2/120:05IST - MEL
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/12$4,117
Mon 29/1222:50MEL - IST
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 2/113:50IST - MEL
2 stops24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/12$5,982
Best flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Fri 5/620:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Wed 17/615:40IST - MEL
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,556
Thu 26/218:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/314:00IST - MEL
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,642
Tue 19/515:30MEL - IST
2 stops56h 55mOman Air
Wed 10/618:15IST - MEL
2 stops30h 55mOman Air
Deal found 27/12$1,750
Mon 12/120:15MEL - IST
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/116:30IST - MEL
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$1,799
Sun 24/515:45MEL - IST
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 8/613:45IST - MEL
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/12$1,826
Mon 25/520:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Wed 10/615:40IST - MEL
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,556
Thu 26/218:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/314:00IST - MEL
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,642
Tue 19/515:30MEL - IST
2 stops56h 55mOman Air
Thu 11/618:15IST - MEL
2 stops30h 55mOman Air
Deal found 27/12$1,750
Wed 11/318:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 15/314:00IST - MEL
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,716
Wed 11/323:40MEL - IST
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 15/320:10IST - MEL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/12$1,929
Mon 2/318:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/314:00IST - MEL
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,720
Wed 20/517:10MEL - IST
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/614:10IST - MEL
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/12$1,747
Direct flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Mon 23/222:40MEL - IST
Nonstop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/317:15IST - MEL
Nonstop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12$8,709
Fri 20/222:40MEL - IST
Nonstop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/317:15IST - MEL
Nonstop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/12$9,551
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul. Data last updated 30 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 16/120:15MEL - IST
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/106:30IST - MEL
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$1,396
Fri 16/120:15MEL - IST
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/114:35IST - MEL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,475
Tue 20/112:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/120:00IST - MEL
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,459
Thu 22/112:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/120:00IST - MEL
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,428
Sat 24/114:00MEL - IST
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/120:00IST - MEL
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,347
Sun 25/114:00MEL - IST
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/219:15IST - MEL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,331
Sun 25/108:40MEL - IST
1 stop30h 30mChina Southern
Wed 11/214:10IST - MEL
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12$1,365
Sun 25/122:30MEL - IST
2 stops40h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 11/213:35IST - MEL
1 stop38h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/12$1,372
Tue 27/106:05MEL - IST
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/220:00IST - MEL
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,350
One-way flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Mon 2/306:15MEL - IST
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$601
Tue 20/106:05MEL - IST
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$603
Tue 13/120:15MEL - IST
3 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$604
Tue 10/301:00MEL - IST
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$606
Mon 12/112:00MEL - IST
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/12$610
Thu 12/301:00MEL - IST
3 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$619
Thu 15/108:40MEL - IST
1 stop30h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12$622
Wed 13/510:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12$624
Fri 16/111:25MEL - IST
2 stops27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12$636
Tue 13/112:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/12$643
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
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MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 5/6
20:20-06:30
1 stop41h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 17/6
15:40-14:20
1 stop39h 40m
$1,556
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 25/5
20:20-06:30
1 stop41h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 10/6
15:40-14:20
1 stop39h 40m
$1,556
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 26/2
18:20-12:55
1 stop26h 35m
Istanbul
Mon 2/3
14:00-17:00
1 stop19h 00m
$1,642
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 26/2
18:20-12:55
1 stop26h 35m
Istanbul
Wed 4/3
14:00-17:00
1 stop19h 00m
$1,642
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
18:20-12:55
1 stop26h 35m
Istanbul
Sun 15/3
14:00-17:00
1 stop19h 00m
$1,716
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 2/3
18:20-12:55
1 stop26h 35m
Istanbul
Sat 7/3
14:00-17:00
1 stop19h 00m
$1,720
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Wed 20/5
17:10-13:05
1 stop26h 55m
Istanbul
Mon 8/6
14:10-15:50
1 stop18h 40m
$1,747
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 19/5
15:30-17:25
2 stops56h 55m
Istanbul
Wed 10/6
18:15-08:10
2 stops30h 55m
$1,750
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 19/5
15:30-17:25
2 stops56h 55m
Istanbul
Thu 11/6
18:15-08:10
2 stops30h 55m
$1,750
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 12/1
20:15-08:20
1 stop44h 05m
Istanbul
Mon 19/1
16:30-21:20
1 stop20h 50m
$1,799
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $937). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,162.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 30 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 26h 35m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,642. Airlines will cover a distance of 14631 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, AirAsia X ($545), IndiGo ($686), and Sichuan Airlines ($916) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. AirAsia X is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $379 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $520 and China Southern from $577 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Abu Dhabi. Shanghai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Dubai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?
People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple can be visited by travelling about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?
The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 6.8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about $43 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is Beijing. Chengdu is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Kuala Lumpur comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul 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 Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $937). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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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