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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul from $685

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 21 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,233

One-way from

$685

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,702
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/7-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 30/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 May 2025.

Mon 28/711:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 18/814:00IST - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5$1,233
Sat 23/820:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/920:15IST - MEL
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,282
Fri 24/1021:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 5/1115:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,344
Wed 21/517:10MEL - IST
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/607:30IST - MEL
1 stop25h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/5$1,387
Tue 11/1123:30MEL - IST
2 stops39h 10mChina Southern
Tue 25/1115:50IST - MEL
2 stops33h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5$1,429
Mon 8/923:30MEL - IST
1 stop24h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 14/901:40IST - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,453
Wed 2/720:00MEL - IST
1 stop42h 40mAir China
Wed 6/814:45IST - MEL
1 stop40h 50mAir China
Deal found 19/5$1,470
Sat 23/812:05MEL - SAW
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/922:15SAW - MEL
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,473
Tue 11/1123:30MEL - SAW
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 25/1113:40SAW - MEL
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,744
Wed 21/515:15MEL - SAW
1 stop34h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/620:05SAW - MEL
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/5$1,982
Thu 22/505:15MEL - SAW
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Mon 23/622:25SAW - MEL
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/5$1,998

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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 18/8

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,233

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 11/9

20:15-06:15

2 stops27h 00m

$1,282

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 12/10

15:40-15:20

1 stop39h 40m

$1,344

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

23:30-06:40

2 stops39h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 25/11

15:50-09:45

2 stops33h 55m

$1,429

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

23:30-16:35

1 stop24h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 14/9

01:40-19:15

1 stop34h 35m

$1,453

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 2/7

20:00-07:40

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 6/8

14:45-14:35

1 stop40h 50m

$1,470

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

12:05-14:10

3 stops33h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/9

22:15-20:15

3 stops39h 00m

$1,473

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

05:00-13:05

1 stop39h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

14:10-15:35

1 stop18h 25m

$1,556

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

17:10-12:10

1 stop27h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 26/11

20:10-23:45

1 stop19h 35m

$1,795

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

05:15-21:15

1 stop23h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 17/8

22:25-05:30

1 stop24h 05m

$2,010

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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 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 16 May 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul is 79 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 $860). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,337). 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 21 May 2025.

Unlike in the evening, 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 Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 21 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Thai Airways from Melbourne to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,238 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,238 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,238 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,238 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,238 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,238 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($1,233), Sichuan Airlines ($1,344), and China Southern ($1,429) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. Users have found that China Eastern is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $685 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $744 and $987, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,728 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is $1,037 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Istanbul) is currently priced at $1,062.

  • 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 Abu Dhabi most frequently. Doha follows Abu Dhabi in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights. Dubai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights.

  • 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 Khalifa. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are located about 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about $31 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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 Guangzhou 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 $860). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,337). 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 21 May 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$895Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,033Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,043Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,203Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,207Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,261Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,284Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,302Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,347Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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