Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $777
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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
3 Sep — 10 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 March, booked 61 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 4 August 2026.
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Deal found 3/8$1,272
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Deal found 2/8$1,301
Sun 6/919:40 -
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1 stop40h 30m
Deal found 1/8$1,305
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Wed 30/914:00 -
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Deal found 3/8$1,318
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Sun 3/115:30 -
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Deal found 31/7$1,319
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Wed 16/917:15 -
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Deal found 3/8$1,325
Sat 15/820:20 -
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Thu 17/915:40 -
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Deal found 3/8$1,332
Sat 5/911:00 -
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Sun 18/1014:00 -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 4/8$1,335
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Tue 25/814:00 -
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Deal found 1/8$1,344
Sun 6/910:20 -
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Deal found 4/8$1,349
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Deal found 3/8$1,352
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1 stop22h 35m
Wed 11/1117:20 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 4/8$1,366
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 4 August 2026.
Tue 25/811:00 -
1 stop28h 10m
Sun 4/1014:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 4/8$1,690
Tue 1/923:30 -
2 stops48h 55m
Sun 13/918:15 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 2/8$1,766
Mon 26/1010:20 -
2 stops34h 30m
Mon 2/1113:55 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 3/8$1,770
Mon 17/817:15 -
2 stops32h 20m
Tue 25/811:40 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 4/8$2,014
Mon 7/905:15 -
1 stop38h 50m
Sun 20/914:05 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 4/8$2,077
Tue 15/912:05 -
2 stops36h 00m
Sat 14/1112:55 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 3/8$2,388
Tue 25/811:00 -
1 stop28h 10m
Sat 26/914:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 1/8$1,697
Sun 1/1115:30 -
1 stop22h 20m
Mon 30/1117:15 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 30/7$1,780
Tue 15/905:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sat 14/1114:20 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 30/7$2,081
Sat 5/916:40 -
2 stops26h 55m
Sun 13/911:40 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 4/8$2,015
Tue 1/905:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 9/914:05 -
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Deal found 3/8$2,085
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Sat 3/1014:00 -
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Deal found 3/8$2,196
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Thu 1/1013:45 -
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Deal found 4/8$2,533
Fri 14/805:15 -
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Mon 12/1002:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 31/7$2,114
Tue 15/912:05 -
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Fri 30/1012:55 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 3/8$2,750
Fri 18/906:00 -
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Fri 2/1014:05 -
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Deal found 4/8$2,332
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Fri 30/1014:20 -
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Deal found 1/8$2,127
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Deal found 3/8$2,776
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1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 1/8$2,134
Thu 10/1214:50 -
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2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 3/8$2,378
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Wed 6/113:35 -
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Deal found 31/7$2,670
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Mon 30/1112:55 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 30/7$2,778
Wed 26/812:05 -
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Fri 25/914:05 -
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Deal found 1/8$2,291
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Deal found 30/7$2,527
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Deal found 31/7$2,905
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Deal found 1/8$2,333
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Deal found 4/8$2,573
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Deal found 1/8$3,005
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Deal found 4/8$2,706
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2 stops26h 55m
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2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 2/8$3,841
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 4 August 2026.
Mon 14/921:35 -
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Deal found 31/7$2,182
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Deal found 3/8$2,455
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Deal found 3/8$2,609
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Deal found 4/8$2,763
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Deal found 31/7$2,794
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Deal found 4/8$2,853
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Deal found 3/8$3,025
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul. Data last updated 4 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 4/811:00 -
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Deal found 3/8$1,318
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Deal found 3/8$1,352
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Deal found 3/8$1,332
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Deal found 3/8$1,272
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Deal found 3/8$1,361
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Deal found 1/8$1,344
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Deal found 3/8$1,325
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Deal found 4/8$1,416
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Deal found 4/8$1,335
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Deal found 1/8$1,305
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Deal found 4/8$1,349
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Deal found 3/8$1,358
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 4 August 2026.
Fri 25/912:00 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 4/8$777
Sun 9/821:35 -
2 stops49h 20m
Deal found 3/8$777
Sat 31/1018:20 -
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Deal found 2/8$779
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Deal found 4/8$782
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Deal found 31/7$783
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Deal found 30/7$784
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Deal found 31/7$787
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Deal found 1/8$789
Sun 30/821:10 -
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Deal found 31/7$792
Wed 2/906:00 -
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Deal found 4/8$792
Sat 17/1021:20 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 3/8$793
Wed 2/913:00 -
2 stops58h 05m
Deal found 30/7$796
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 4 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 4 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Istanbul that are best for you.
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Price
Cheapest return flight
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 25/8
11:00-08:10
1 stop28h 10m
Istanbul
Sun 4/10
14:00-10:00
1 stop36h 00m
$1,690
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 25/8
11:00-08:10
1 stop28h 10m
Istanbul
Sat 26/9
14:00-09:00
1 stop36h 00m
$1,697
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 1/9
23:30-17:25
2 stops48h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 13/9
18:15-11:15
2 stops34h 00m
$1,766
MelbourneIstanbul
AVV - IST
AVVIST
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 26/10
10:20-12:50
2 stops34h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 2/11
13:55-23:15
2 stops25h 20m
$1,770
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 1/11
15:30-05:50
1 stop22h 20m
Istanbul
Mon 30/11
17:15-05:40
2 stops28h 25m
$1,780
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 17/8
17:15-18:35
2 stops32h 20m
Istanbul
Tue 25/8
11:40-23:55
2 stops29h 15m
$2,014
MelbourneIstanbul
AVV - IST
AVVIST
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 5/9
16:40-12:35
2 stops26h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 13/9
11:40-18:15
2 stops23h 35m
$2,015
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - SAW
MELSAW
Melbourne
Mon 7/9
05:15-13:05
1 stop38h 50m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Sun 20/9
14:05-05:30
1 stop32h 25m
$2,077
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - SAW
MELSAW
Melbourne
Tue 15/9
05:15-01:50
1 stop27h 35m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Sat 14/11
14:20-06:15
2 stops31h 55m
$2,081
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - SAW
MELSAW
Melbourne
Tue 1/9
05:15-01:50
1 stop27h 35m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 9/9
14:05-21:50
1 stop24h 45m
$2,085
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Istanbul
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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 $1,459). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,117). 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 4 August 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.
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 $1,302 and $1,878 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,272 on China Southern (16 Aug–23 Aug).
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 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 4 August 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.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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 26h 50m. Fly via Qatar Airways, China Eastern, or Oman Air 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 ($363), IndiGo ($656), and Air China ($677) 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 $305. Users have also found prices from $361 and $547 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.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $1,790, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $998. The most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul), is priced around $1,131.
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 Abu Dhabi 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.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?
If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Al Arab. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 21.8 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 $38 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Istanbul flights?
Melbourne to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Chengdu least often. Bangkok 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 $1,459). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,117). 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.
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Istanbul?
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