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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

MEL — IST
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,504
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul (average of $1,506). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,124). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Istanbul as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,China Southern, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,670 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,670 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,670 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,670 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,670 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,538 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,670 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,670 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, AirAsia X ($365), IndiGo ($631), and Air China ($682) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Istanbul. AirAsia X is currently priced 77% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $255. Users have also found prices from $363 and $555 on Air China and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Istanbul?

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to Istanbul are Melbourne - Istanbul, Melbourne - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Melbourne Avalon - Istanbul.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Istanbul?

    Most of the time, Melbourne to Istanbul flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Doha is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul. Guangzhou sees the third most stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Al Arab are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Al Arab can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 21.8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Istanbul flights?

    Melbourne to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Bangkok least often. Chengdu is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul. Singapore sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Melbourne to Istanbul route.

  • 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 to Istanbul?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul (average of $1,506). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,124). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$365Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$631Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$682Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$853Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$885Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$985Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,000Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,009Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,094Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,221Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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