Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Istanbul flights typically cost between $1,506 and $2,090 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,168 on Air China (22 Oct-14 Nov). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to Istanbul flights typically cost between $1,506 and $2,090 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,168 on Air China (22 Oct-14 Nov). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Istanbul in 25h 20m. Fly via Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia X, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 14573 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

Question 3

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

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According to our current data, Sichuan Airlines ($952), Air China ($952), and China Eastern ($1,028) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Istanbul. Sichuan Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 4

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

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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 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings 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.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 9

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $1,136, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $989. The most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul), is priced around $1,100.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Southern are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Istanbul.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

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If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or 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. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about $27 per day.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Istanbul.

Question 16

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

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To save up to 19% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne to Istanbul from $1,529 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,874 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $1,701 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,016. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IST?

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Istanbul.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Istanbul?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to Istanbul.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Istanbul with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to Istanbul with no change fees.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$1,168
One-way from	$681
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,752

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$952	Average$1,153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$952	Average$1,255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,028	Average$1,226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,042	Average$1,514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,210	Average$1,799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,230	Average$1,918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,278	Average$1,691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,289	Average$1,521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,343	Average$1,861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,459	Average$1,750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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