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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul

MEL — IST
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,507
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul is 62 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $1,505). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,094). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,China Southern, andQatar 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,679 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,679 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,679 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.4
Good
179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,679 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,723 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,679 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,679 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
245 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,679 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, AirAsia X ($364), IndiGo ($629), and Air China ($679) 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?

    $254 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 $362 and $553, 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 Doha most frequently. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights. Guangzhou comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights.

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

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq and Burj Khalifa are located about 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 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 $46 per day.

  • 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 Bangkok. Chengdu sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. Chengdu is followed by Singapore 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $1,505). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,094). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$364Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$629Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$679Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$850Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$883Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$981Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest$998Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,090Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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