Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $712
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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in October or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 13 August 2026.
Thu 27/810:20 -
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2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 11/8$1,226
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1 stop28h 10m
Mon 30/1113:35 -
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Deal found 11/8$1,230
Sun 6/910:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
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1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 10/8$1,234
Sun 1/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 45m
Mon 30/1114:10 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 12/8$1,238
Tue 1/910:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Sat 12/915:30 -
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Deal found 10/8$1,244
Fri 23/1011:20 -
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Sat 7/1115:20 -
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Deal found 12/8$1,248
Sun 23/821:10 -
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Sun 30/814:20 -
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Deal found 13/8$1,265
Sun 30/810:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Fri 4/914:20 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 12/8$1,267
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 13 August 2026.
Tue 15/920:20 -
1 stop41h 10m
Tue 13/1015:40 -
1 stop39h 30m
Deal found 13/8$1,618
Sun 6/913:25 -
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Mon 14/915:50 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,626
Sun 6/922:45 -
1 stop26h 50m
Wed 9/913:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 8/8$2,075
Tue 15/905:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Mon 12/1016:25 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 13/8$2,085
Mon 28/1222:30 -
1 stop41h 40m
Mon 18/113:35 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 8/8$2,091
Sat 29/806:30 -
2 stops30h 50m
Mon 5/1020:05 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 9/8$2,466
Sun 30/806:15 -
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Mon 12/1019:35 -
2 stops30h 15m
Deal found 12/8$2,599
Sat 19/920:20 -
1 stop41h 10m
Thu 8/1015:40 -
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Deal found 13/8$1,809
Sun 23/813:25 -
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Sat 31/1013:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 8/8$1,949
Sat 29/805:15 -
1 stop26h 55m
Wed 7/1023:30 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 9/8$2,294
Tue 22/922:45 -
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Wed 30/913:45 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 10/8$2,485
Thu 17/905:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Thu 8/1018:35 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 13/8$2,386
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 13 August 2026.
Sat 24/1022:35 -
Nonstop21h 05m
Sun 1/1117:05 -
Nonstop19h 35m
Deal found 11/8$2,068
Wed 21/1022:35 -
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Tue 3/1117:05 -
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Deal found 12/8$2,069
Fri 30/1022:35 -
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Thu 5/1117:05 -
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Deal found 10/8$2,071
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Nonstop19h 40m
Deal found 9/8$2,869
Mon 7/921:35 -
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Tue 22/917:00 -
Nonstop19h 40m
Deal found 9/8$3,178
Sat 19/921:35 -
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Thu 29/1017:05 -
Nonstop19h 35m
Deal found 11/8$3,202
Wed 26/821:35 -
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Nonstop19h 40m
Deal found 13/8$3,240
Mon 14/921:35 -
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Tue 22/917:00 -
Nonstop19h 40m
Deal found 11/8$3,289
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul. Data last updated 13 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 23/821:10 -
2 stops40h 25m
Sun 30/814:20 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 13/8$1,265
Mon 24/810:20 -
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Mon 31/815:30 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 10/8$1,277
Thu 27/810:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Mon 31/815:30 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 11/8$1,226
Sat 29/810:20 -
2 stops51h 15m
Sun 20/914:20 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 13/8$1,278
Sun 30/810:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Fri 4/914:20 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 12/8$1,267
Tue 1/910:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Sat 12/915:30 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 10/8$1,244
Fri 4/921:10 -
1 stop41h 05m
Fri 11/914:20 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 9/8$1,274
Sun 6/910:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Mon 14/914:20 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 10/8$1,234
Sun 6/921:10 -
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Sun 13/914:20 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 11/8$1,280
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 13 August 2026.
Tue 25/810:20 -
2 stops51h 15m
Deal found 13/8$712
Sun 6/921:10 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 13/8$716
Tue 25/820:20 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 13/8$720
Sat 3/1017:20 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 11/8$726
Fri 30/1018:20 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 13/8$729
Fri 30/1011:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 13/8$742
Wed 26/810:20 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 10/8$746
Mon 7/921:10 -
1 stop41h 05m
Deal found 8/8$749
Mon 31/811:00 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 12/8$752
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 13 August 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 13 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 15/9
20:20-06:30
1 stop41h 10m
Istanbul
Tue 13/10
15:40-15:10
1 stop39h 30m
$1,618
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 6/9
13:25-12:40
1 stop30h 15m
Istanbul
Mon 14/9
15:50-20:00
1 stop21h 10m
$1,626
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Sat 19/9
20:20-06:30
1 stop41h 10m
Istanbul
Thu 8/10
15:40-15:10
1 stop39h 30m
$1,809
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 23/8
13:25-13:50
2 stops31h 25m
Istanbul
Sat 31/10
13:55-17:00
1 stop19h 05m
$1,949
Fastest return journey
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 6/9
22:45-18:35
1 stop26h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 9/9
13:45-16:50
1 stop20h 05m
$2,075
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 15/9
05:15-17:55
1 stop19h 40m
Istanbul
Mon 12/10
16:25-06:30
1 stop30h 05m
$2,085
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 28/12
22:30-08:10
1 stop41h 40m
Istanbul
Mon 18/1
13:35-23:50
1 stop26h 15m
$2,091
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Sat 29/8
05:15-01:10
1 stop26h 55m
Istanbul
Wed 7/10
23:30-09:50
2 stops26h 20m
$2,294
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 17/9
05:15-17:55
1 stop19h 40m
Istanbul
Thu 8/10
18:35-09:50
2 stops31h 15m
$2,386
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul
MELIST
Melbourne
Sat 29/8
06:30-06:20
2 stops30h 50m
Istanbul
Mon 5/10
20:05-07:30
2 stops27h 25m
$2,466
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is 59 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $1,462). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,098). 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 13 August 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $1,339 and $1,887 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,226 on China Southern (27 Aug–31 Aug).
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.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 21% 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.
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $602.
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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 35m.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 01m.
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 13 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern 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
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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 27h 55m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,226. 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 ($557), IndiGo ($651), and Air China ($672) 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 airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $358 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia X from $442 and Sichuan Airlines from $543 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $991. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul) can be booked for $1,093 on average, our data indicates $1,842 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 Doha. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Guangzhou comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
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 Chengdu. Bangkok is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Singapore 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $1,462). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,098). 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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