Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul from $676

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
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 20 November 2025.

Fri 21/1107:45MEL - IST
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1215:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,472
Wed 19/1122:40MEL - IST
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:05IST - MEL
3 stops57h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,482
Mon 24/1107:45MEL - IST
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1207:35IST - MEL
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,495
Tue 25/1110:00MEL - IST
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1206:05IST - MEL
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,498
Mon 24/1107:45MEL - IST
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1215:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$1,499
Mon 1/1221:40MEL - IST
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1214:35IST - MEL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,502
Mon 24/1113:10MEL - SAW
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1217:20SAW - MEL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,550
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - IST
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 16/1211:00IST - MEL
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/11$1,573
Tue 25/1116:00MEL - SAW
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1200:30SAW - MEL
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,573
Sun 23/1107:45MEL - SAW
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1117:20SAW - MEL
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,658
Wed 19/1122:30MEL - SAW
1 stop22h 50mEmirates
Wed 10/1215:55SAW - MEL
1 stop23h 25mEmirates
Deal found 18/11$1,680
Wed 19/1117:55MEL - SAW
2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1217:20SAW - MEL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,688

Cheap 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 (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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,459

One-way from

$676

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,618
19/1-29/3
  • 19/1-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
2/2
  • 2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 20 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

13:00-13:05

3 stops31h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/5

17:20-05:30

1 stop29h 10m

$1,509

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

00:30-16:45

1 stop24h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 18/3

01:50-07:25

1 stop21h 35m

$1,606

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:30-16:35

1 stop24h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

02:00-09:25

1 stop23h 25m

$1,672

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

18:50-15:45

2 stops52h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 24/3

17:20-13:20

2 stops36h 00m

$1,683

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

00:35-08:45

1 stop40h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 8/3

13:15-08:15

1 stop35h 00m

$1,686

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

16:55-06:05

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 26/2

01:50-07:25

1 stop21h 35m

$1,703

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

15:40-12:10

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 24/3

13:40-23:20

1 stop25h 40m

$1,763

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

01:00-18:40

2 stops25h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 30/1

06:30-04:55

3 stops38h 25m

$1,806

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

16:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/3

13:40-23:20

1 stop25h 40m

$1,812

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 19/4

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,833

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $973). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,376). 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 20 November 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 20 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 Airport to Istanbul?

    Airlines like Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in about 24h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 05m. There are 14631 km between Melbourne Airport and Istanbul. 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 round-trip?

    According to our current data, AirAsia X ($607), Sichuan Airlines ($949), and Air China ($976) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. Users have found that AirAsia X is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,477 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is $1,014 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Istanbul) is currently priced at $1,006.

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

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

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Ibn Battuta Mall are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Ibn Battuta Mall are located about 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 33.7 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about $31 per day.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Shanghai and looking for things to do, consider visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or Jing'an Temple. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $973). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,376). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$607Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$976Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,028Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,038Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,291Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,315Average$2,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,396Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,423Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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