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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $653

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult
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 Monday or Wednesday 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 28 March 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 25/3$1,112
Fri 1/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 20/615:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,259
Thu 7/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 14/515:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,260
Thu 13/817:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/1114:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,263
Thu 13/810:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop27h 55m
China Southern
Sat 7/1115:20
IST
-
MEL
2 stops34h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 27/3$1,267
Sun 16/817:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/1114:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,272
Mon 8/612:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/601:55
IST
-
MEL
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,273
Mon 26/1020:15
MEL
-
IST
1 stop44h 05m
Air China
Fri 30/1014:55
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 45m
Air China
Deal found 26/3$1,278
Tue 18/817:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/1114:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,282
Sat 4/418:10
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/413:50
IST
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,283
Wed 12/800:30
MEL
-
SAW
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1117:20
SAW
-
MEL
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,343
Sun 16/821:35
MEL
-
SAW
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1117:20
SAW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,344

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,112

One-way from

$653

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,504
Air China
  • Air China
  • 1/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 84h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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27/7
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

17:20-12:35

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 20/5

13:50-15:50

1 stop19h 00m

$1,495

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

17:20-13:05

1 stop26h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

14:10-15:50

1 stop18h 40m

$1,673

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

17:20-13:05

1 stop26h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 25/10

03:50-17:00

2 stops29h 10m

$1,707

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:15-01:50

1 stop35h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 19/5

02:50-16:40

1 stop30h 50m

$1,948

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

21:15-13:05

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 21/7

02:50-16:40

1 stop30h 50m

$1,976

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

22:45-15:00

1 stop23h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

12:30-04:20

2 stops32h 50m

$1,983

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

21:15-14:40

1 stop24h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 16/4

19:35-05:30

1 stop26h 55m

$2,012

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

15:55-17:55

2 stops57h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 18/4

18:35-08:50

2 stops55h 15m

$2,036

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

17:10-17:35

2 stops31h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 12/4

03:50-15:50

2 stops29h 00m

$2,168

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 17/7

17:15-05:30

1 stop29h 15m

$2,192

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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?

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 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 34 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul (average of $369). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,344). 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 March 2026.

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.

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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 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern 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
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

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 to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Istanbul in 23h 15m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Emirates, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 14631 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, AirAsia X ($369), IndiGo ($668), and Air China ($707) 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 $258. Users have also found prices from $367 and $504 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 Shanghai. Shanghai is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul. Doha sees the third most stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul.

  • 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 Shanghai Disneyland. Those on a stopover in Shanghai interested in visiting People's Square, French Concession, or Shanghai Disneyland can do so by traveling 32.7 km, 32.8 km, and 14.1 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    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. Bangkok 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul (average of $369). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,344). 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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AirAsia XCheapest$369Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$668Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$707Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$857Average$1,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$940Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$964Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,038Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,165Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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