Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $803
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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
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1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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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 28 June 2026.
Fri 31/721:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 20/914:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,355
Thu 23/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 5/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/6$1,358
Mon 20/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 12/1014:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6$1,361
Wed 15/721:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 4/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,364
Mon 3/811:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 24/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/6$1,366
Tue 21/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 21/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,367
Thu 9/721:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 27/714:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6$1,368
Sat 11/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 28/714:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6$1,370
Fri 11/920:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 26/915:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 23/6$1,379
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 28 June 2026.
Thu 5/1112:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 8/1113:35
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6$1,448
Fri 2/1007:45
MEL
-
IST
2 stops40h 40m
Oman Air
Fri 6/1118:30
IST
-
MEL
2 stops32h 45m
Oman Air
Deal found 23/6$1,813
Thu 16/705:15
MEL
-
IST
1 stop23h 20m
Emirates
Sun 26/723:30
IST
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 23/6$1,857
Fri 31/722:45
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 20/813:45
IST
-
MEL
2 stops26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6$1,995
Mon 3/821:15
MEL
-
IST
1 stop24h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 20/819:35
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/6$2,369
Sun 6/910:15
MEL
-
IST
2 stops37h 05m
KLM
Sat 12/917:20
IST
-
MEL
3 stops29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 27/6$2,925
Thu 30/721:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 22/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6$1,573
Tue 28/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 21/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/6$1,574
Fri 31/722:45
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 25/811:40
IST
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6$1,995
Mon 21/905:15
MEL
-
IST
1 stop19h 40m
Emirates
Tue 6/1019:35
IST
-
MEL
1 stop38h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 27/6$2,086
Sat 11/721:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 21/714:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,882
Tue 22/911:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 2/1014:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6$2,248
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 28 June 2026.
Mon 27/721:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 14/816:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/6$2,735
Mon 20/721:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 21/816:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6$2,905
Sat 1/821:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/816:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,922
Wed 29/721:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/1117:05
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6$2,927
Mon 7/921:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 25/1017:05
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6$2,938
Wed 22/721:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 21/816:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6$2,940
Mon 10/821:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 30/816:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6$2,956
Sat 12/921:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 27/916:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/6$2,962
Sat 11/721:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/716:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6$3,014
Mon 30/1122:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 24/1217:05
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6$3,127
Mon 5/1022:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/1016:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6$3,231
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul. Data last updated 28 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 9/721:30
MEL
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IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 27/714:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6$1,368
Sat 11/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 28/714:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/6$1,370
Wed 15/721:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 4/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,364
Mon 20/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 12/1014:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6$1,361
Tue 21/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 21/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,367
Wed 22/719:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Sat 14/1114:45
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 24/6$1,416
Thu 23/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 5/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/6$1,358
Fri 31/721:30
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 20/914:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,355
Fri 31/711:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 24/814:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/6$1,406
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 28 June 2026.
Sat 26/917:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/6$803
Tue 7/713:00
MEL
-
IST
3 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$805
Wed 8/713:00
MEL
-
IST
3 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6$806
Tue 14/720:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/6$807
Sat 8/813:00
MEL
-
IST
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$813
Wed 26/812:00
MEL
-
IST
2 stops32h 50m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/6$820
Fri 10/712:00
MEL
-
IST
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$823
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 28 June 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 28 June 2026.
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MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 5/11
12:00-08:10
1 stop28h 10m
Istanbul
Sun 8/11
13:35-10:00
1 stop36h 25m
$1,448
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 30/7
21:30-08:10
1 stop41h 40m
Istanbul
Sat 22/8
14:00-09:00
1 stop36h 00m
$1,573
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 28/7
11:00-08:10
1 stop28h 10m
Istanbul
Fri 21/8
14:00-09:00
1 stop36h 00m
$1,574
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 2/10
07:45-17:25
2 stops40h 40m
Istanbul
Fri 6/11
18:30-11:15
2 stops32h 45m
$1,813
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Thu 16/7
05:15-21:35
1 stop23h 20m
Istanbul
Sun 26/7
23:30-05:30
1 stop23h 00m
$1,857
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sat 11/7
21:30-08:10
1 stop41h 40m
Istanbul
Tue 21/7
14:00-12:40
1 stop39h 40m
$1,882
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 31/7
22:45-18:35
1 stop26h 50m
Istanbul
Thu 20/8
13:45-23:40
2 stops26h 55m
$1,995
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 31/7
22:45-18:35
1 stop26h 50m
Istanbul
Tue 25/8
11:40-22:00
2 stops27h 20m
$1,995
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 21/9
05:15-17:55
1 stop19h 40m
Istanbul
Tue 6/10
19:35-17:40
1 stop38h 05m
$2,086
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 22/9
11:00-08:10
1 stop28h 10m
Istanbul
Fri 2/10
14:00-09:00
1 stop36h 00m
$2,248
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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 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $1,479). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,147). 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 28 June 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.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% 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 $617.
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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 56m.
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 28 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,China Southern, andQatar 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
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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 23h 20m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,857. 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 ($571), IndiGo ($667), and Air China ($688) 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 $367 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia X from $447 and Sichuan Airlines from $545 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,106. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul) can be booked for $1,255 on average, our data indicates $1,785 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. Dubai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?
The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa, by traveling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about $17 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 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 $1,479). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,147). 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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