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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul from $605

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 23 March 2026.

Sat 2/520:20
MEL
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IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 9/515:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,099
Thu 16/420:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 23/415:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,124
Tue 21/420:20
MEL
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IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 29/415:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,125
Thu 7/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 20/515:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,128
Wed 20/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 10/615:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 20/3$1,139
Fri 10/420:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 22/415:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,141
Wed 27/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 10/615:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 19/3$1,172
Sat 18/420:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 3/515:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,192
Wed 8/710:20
MEL
-
IST
2 stops27h 15m
China Southern
Sat 15/815:30
IST
-
MEL
2 stops34h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,193
Sat 16/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 20/615:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,208
Thu 21/521:45
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop25h 20m
AirAsia X
Wed 19/817:15
SAW
-
MEL
1 stop20h 15m
AirAsia X
Deal found 21/3$1,334
Tue 19/500:30
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop22h 35m
AirAsia X
Fri 30/1017:20
SAW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 21/3$1,336

Find 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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,099

One-way from

$605

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,475
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 12/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,474

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

21:30-07:00

2 stops40h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

11:00-10:00

2 stops40h 00m

$1,629
Fastest return journey

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

20:55-12:10

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 12/6

13:35-22:05

1 stop25h 30m

$1,707

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

13:25-17:25

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 27/5

18:15-08:20

2 stops31h 05m

$1,837

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

23:30-05:45

2 stops37h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 5/6

18:15-19:15

2 stops42h 00m

$2,117

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

20:55-08:20

1 stop42h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 22/5

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$2,274

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 28/5

11:00-10:00

2 stops40h 00m

$2,381

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

12:00-08:00

3 stops51h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 10/7

14:00-10:00

3 stops61h 00m

$2,391

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

17:35-17:55

2 stops32h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

19:35-05:35

2 stops27h 00m

$2,462

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

23:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

16:25-08:50

2 stops33h 25m

$2,641

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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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul is 34 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $362). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 23 March 2026.

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

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 23 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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 China Eastern, Virgin Australia, and Oman Air fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 45m. There are 14573 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 ($362), IndiGo ($655), and Air China ($694) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. Users have found that AirAsia X is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $253 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting from $360 and $494, respectively.

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Istanbul stopover in Shanghai most frequently. Abu Dhabi follows Shanghai in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights. Doha comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. People's Square, French Concession and Shanghai Disneyland are located about 32.7 km, 32.8 km, and 14.1 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul is Beijing. Chengdu sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. Chengdu is followed by Bangkok in terms of the least popular stopover location 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $362). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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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 23 March 2026.
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AirAsia XCheapest$362Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$655Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$694Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$840Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$922Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$945Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,018Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,142Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,311Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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