Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $673
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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in March or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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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 14 November 2025.
Mon 24/1122:40MEL - IST
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1119:50IST - MEL
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,398
Mon 17/1113:10MEL - IST
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1107:35IST - MEL
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,419
Wed 12/1122:40MEL - IST
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1114:35IST - MEL
3 stops55h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,433
Tue 18/1107:45MEL - IST
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1114:35IST - MEL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,441
Sun 16/1118:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1106:05IST - MEL
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,471
Mon 1/1221:40MEL - IST
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1207:35IST - MEL
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,512
Wed 10/1218:20MEL - IST
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1215:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,514
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 14 November 2025.
Tue 12/513:25MEL - IST
1 stop22h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 28/616:50IST - MEL
1 stop32h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,676
Mon 16/219:55MEL - IST
2 stops24h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 27/213:50IST - MEL
2 stops24h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,014
Thu 29/100:30MEL - IST
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/217:15IST - MEL
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,016
Tue 3/216:55MEL - IST
2 stops32h 00mKLM
Wed 18/217:55IST - MEL
2 stops32h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/11$2,178
Wed 15/415:55MEL - IST
2 stops29h 30mEmirates
Thu 14/502:10IST - MEL
2 stops23h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/11$2,231
Thu 5/200:30MEL - IST
2 stops47h 00mGulf Air
Wed 18/216:20IST - MEL
2 stops45h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 12/11$2,252
Tue 3/215:35MEL - IST
2 stops34h 10mLufthansa
Sun 15/219:00IST - MEL
2 stops28h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$2,294
Fri 8/507:45MEL - IST
1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 27/601:40IST - MEL
1 stop21h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,688
Thu 5/200:30MEL - IST
2 stops36h 50mGulf Air
Mon 16/216:20IST - MEL
2 stops45h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 12/11$2,323
Tue 3/200:30MEL - IST
2 stops36h 50mGulf Air
Wed 18/216:20IST - MEL
2 stops45h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 12/11$2,323
Tue 3/300:30MEL - IST
2 stops47h 00mGulf Air
Mon 16/316:20IST - MEL
2 stops45h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 12/11$2,323
Fri 30/100:30MEL - IST
2 stops36h 50mGulf Air
Fri 20/216:20IST - MEL
2 stops45h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 12/11$2,391
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 14 November 2025.
Fri 26/1222:40MEL - IST
Nonstop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/117:15IST - MEL
Nonstop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11$4,717
Mon 17/1122:40MEL - IST
Nonstop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/1117:15IST - MEL
Nonstop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11$12,640
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 18/1107:45MEL - IST
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1114:35IST - MEL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,441
Sun 23/1113:10MEL - IST
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,610
Sun 23/1100:30MEL - IST
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1118:30IST - MEL
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,817
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 14 November 2025.
Mon 1/1207:45MEL - IST
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$673
Mon 2/213:10MEL - IST
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$674
Mon 17/1116:55MEL - IST
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$690
Wed 19/1107:00MEL - IST
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$697
Tue 3/213:10MEL - IST
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$699
Mon 2/211:25MEL - IST
2 stops27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$700
Tue 3/211:25MEL - IST
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 11/11$716
Fri 28/1107:45MEL - IST
3 stops59h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$731
Thu 27/1110:00MEL - IST
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$749
Cheap 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 14 November 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 14 November 2025.
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MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 12/5
13:25-05:20
1 stop22h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 28/6
16:50-08:10
1 stop32h 20m
$1,676
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 8/5
07:45-05:20
1 stop28h 35m
Istanbul
Sat 27/6
01:40-06:15
1 stop21h 35m
$1,688
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 16/2
19:55-12:20
2 stops24h 25m
Istanbul
Fri 27/2
13:50-22:20
2 stops24h 30m
$2,014
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 29/1
00:30-16:35
1 stop24h 05m
Istanbul
Tue 17/2
17:15-20:55
1 stop19h 40m
$2,016
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
16:55-16:55
2 stops32h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 18/2
17:55-10:15
2 stops32h 20m
$2,178
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Wed 15/4
15:55-14:25
2 stops29h 30m
Istanbul
Thu 14/5
02:10-08:50
2 stops23h 40m
$2,231
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 5/2
00:30-15:30
2 stops47h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 18/2
16:20-21:20
2 stops45h 00m
$2,252
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
15:35-17:45
2 stops34h 10m
Istanbul
Sun 15/2
19:00-07:10
2 stops28h 10m
$2,294
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 5/2
00:30-05:20
2 stops36h 50m
Istanbul
Mon 16/2
16:20-21:20
2 stops45h 00m
$2,323
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
00:30-05:20
2 stops36h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 18/2
16:20-21:20
2 stops45h 00m
$2,323
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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 7 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is 60 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 $963). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 14 November 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
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 46m.
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 46m.
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 27m.
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 14 November 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.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
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 22h 55m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,676. 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 ($601), Sichuan Airlines ($939), and Air China ($966) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. AirAsia X is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,003. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul) can be booked for $1,001 on average, our data indicates $1,461 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport.
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. Dubai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Shanghai 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 Dubai?
Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Ibn Battuta Mall are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Ibn Battuta Mall can be visited by travelling about 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 33.7 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about $30.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Shanghai?
The majority of Shanghai visitors spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple. Travelers on a layover in Shanghai can visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple, by traveling 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.
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 $963). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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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