Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $687
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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
1 May — 8 May1
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 October, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 1 April 2026.
Fri 1/519:40
MEL
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IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 13/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 31/3$1,093
Fri 24/419:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 13/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 30/3$1,158
Wed 13/519:40
MEL
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IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 3/615:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 29/3$1,231
Sat 25/421:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 15/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3$1,240
Mon 8/611:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 9/614:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3$1,241
Thu 21/511:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 26/614:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/3$1,243
Wed 29/417:10
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,257
Wed 13/517:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,259
Wed 15/417:10
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,260
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 1 April 2026.
Mon 31/817:20
MEL
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IST
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/914:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,657
Mon 25/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 30/915:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,673
Wed 13/517:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/603:50
IST
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,689
Fri 24/415:30
MEL
-
IST
2 stops56h 55m
Oman Air
Sat 16/518:15
IST
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/3$1,801
Sun 12/421:15
MEL
-
IST
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Tue 14/416:25
IST
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 27/3$1,959
Fri 24/717:20
MEL
-
IST
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/914:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,695
Sat 16/517:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/803:50
IST
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,705
Thu 14/515:55
MEL
-
IST
2 stops29h 30m
Emirates
Wed 20/502:10
IST
-
MEL
2 stops23h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3$1,966
Sun 12/415:55
MEL
-
IST
2 stops33h 00m
Emirates
Thu 16/416:25
IST
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 27/3$1,969
Wed 27/517:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 1/1014:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3$2,180
Wed 10/617:20
MEL
-
IST
2 stops31h 05m
Oman Air
Sun 14/618:15
IST
-
MEL
2 stops34h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 29/3$2,263
Thu 28/505:15
MEL
-
IST
1 stop23h 20m
Emirates
Mon 28/902:10
IST
-
MEL
2 stops23h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 27/3$2,123
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 1 April 2026.
Mon 8/621:35
MEL
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IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 21/616:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,682
Wed 13/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 31/516:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,695
Mon 25/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/916:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,090
Wed 27/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 28/616:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,366
Mon 8/621:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/916:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,416
Mon 11/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/916:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3$2,545
Mon 1/621:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/716:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,739
Mon 25/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 2/1016:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,960
Sat 2/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 31/516:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$4,135
Sat 20/621:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 17/716:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3$4,245
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul. Data last updated 1 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 8/417:10
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,361
Tue 14/417:10
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/614:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,259
Tue 14/417:10
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/411:45
IST
-
MEL
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,263
Tue 14/417:10
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,281
Wed 15/417:10
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,260
Wed 15/417:10
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,266
Wed 22/417:10
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,371
Thu 23/411:00
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 28/414:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3$1,343
Fri 24/419:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 13/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 30/3$1,158
Sat 25/421:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 15/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3$1,240
Wed 29/417:10
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/513:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,257
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 1 April 2026.
Tue 9/621:35
MEL
-
IST
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$687
Wed 3/619:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Deal found 30/3$717
Thu 7/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/3$751
Tue 12/520:20
MEL
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IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/3$752
Mon 11/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$754
Thu 11/611:00
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/3$773
Mon 11/513:00
MEL
-
IST
3 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$774
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/3$778
Fri 1/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/3$780
Sun 10/517:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3$783
Tue 19/517:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3$784
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 1 April 2026.
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 1 April 2026.
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Price
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MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 31/8
17:20-13:05
1 stop26h 45m
Istanbul
Tue 22/9
14:10-15:50
1 stop18h 40m
$1,657
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 25/5
20:20-06:30
1 stop41h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 30/9
15:40-14:10
1 stop39h 30m
$1,673
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
17:20-12:35
1 stop26h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 3/6
03:50-15:50
2 stops29h 00m
$1,689
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 24/7
17:20-13:00
2 stops26h 40m
Istanbul
Fri 4/9
14:10-15:50
1 stop18h 40m
$1,695
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sat 16/5
17:20-12:35
1 stop26h 15m
Istanbul
Sun 9/8
03:50-15:50
2 stops29h 00m
$1,705
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 24/4
15:30-17:25
2 stops56h 55m
Istanbul
Sat 16/5
18:15-08:20
2 stops31h 05m
$1,801
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
21:15-17:55
1 stop27h 40m
Istanbul
Tue 14/4
16:25-05:30
1 stop30h 05m
$1,959
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 14/5
15:55-14:25
2 stops29h 30m
Istanbul
Wed 20/5
02:10-08:50
2 stops23h 40m
$1,966
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
15:55-17:55
2 stops33h 00m
Istanbul
Thu 16/4
16:25-05:30
1 stop30h 05m
$1,969
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
05:15-21:35
1 stop23h 20m
Istanbul
Mon 28/9
02:10-08:50
2 stops23h 40m
$2,123
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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 13 March 2026.
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 $691). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 1 April 2026.
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 19% 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.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,244.
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 42m.
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 1 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,China Southern, andTurkish Airlines 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.
Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
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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 45m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,657. 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 ($564), IndiGo ($669), and Air China ($709) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. AirAsia X is priced at 66% 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 $368 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia X from $428 and Sichuan Airlines from $505 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,062. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul) can be booked for $1,240 on average, our data indicates $2,089 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 Shanghai. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Doha comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?
The majority of Shanghai visitors spend their time at People's Square, French Concession, and Jing'an Temple. Travellers on a stopover Shanghai can visit People's Square, French Concession, and Jing'an Temple, by traveling 32.7 km, 32.8 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. Bangkok 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 $691). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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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