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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $733

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday 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 (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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,161

One-way from

$733

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,737
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 26/7-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 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 11 July 2025.

Fri 14/1121:40MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Fri 5/1215:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,159
Thu 31/711:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 26/814:00IST - MEL
1 stop39h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7$1,175
Thu 14/810:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Thu 21/816:00IST - MEL
2 stops33h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7$1,176
Wed 6/820:00MEL - IST
1 stop42h 40mAir China
Mon 18/814:35IST - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAir China
Deal found 9/7$1,199
Sat 23/820:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/819:05IST - MEL
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,304
Mon 17/1122:30MEL - SAW
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1121:25SAW - MEL
3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,347
Wed 22/1016:40AVV - IST
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1116:25IST - AVV
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,332

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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 11 July 2025.
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Melbourne

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

21:40-06:50

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 5/12

15:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,159

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 26/8

14:00-12:40

1 stop39h 40m

$1,175

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

10:20-06:15

1 stop26h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 21/8

16:00-08:40

2 stops33h 40m

$1,176

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

20:00-07:40

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 18/8

14:35-14:35

1 stop41h 00m

$1,199

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 30/8

19:05-06:15

2 stops28h 10m

$1,304

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

22:30-19:05

2 stops28h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 29/11

21:25-21:20

3 stops39h 55m

$1,347

MelbourneIstanbul

AVV - IST

AVVIST

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 22/10

16:40-14:25

2 stops29h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 14/11

16:25-07:35

2 stops31h 10m

$2,332

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

21:30-11:45

2 stops45h 15m

$733

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

12:05-18:45

2 stops37h 40m

$733

MelbourneIstanbul

AVV - IST

AVVIST

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/7

06:00-07:40

2 stops56h 40m

$739

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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 to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 27 June 2025.

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 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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 11 July 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne 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 to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,222 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air China
7.2
Good
89 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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 to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, Sichuan Airlines ($1,161), China Eastern ($1,175), and China Southern ($1,176) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Istanbul. Sichuan Airlines is currently priced 30% 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $751. Users have also found prices from $754 and $774 on Sichuan Airlines and China Southern, 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 $4,794, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $2,245. The most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul), is priced around $1,016.

  • 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 Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul. Shanghai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul.

  • 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 Shanghai WIld Animal Park. Travelers on a layover in Shanghai can visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park, by traveling 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 12.7 km, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

    Melbourne to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Beijing least often. Chengdu is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul. Guangzhou 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Melbourne to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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

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 11 July 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$941Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$942Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$1,017Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,030Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,134Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,261Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,299Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,321Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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