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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $623

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in March or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday 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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,208

One-way from

$623

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,610
22/2-7/3
  • 22/2-7/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 7 February 2025.

Tue 11/221:00MEL - IST
1 stop41h 40mChina Southern
Mon 24/215:55IST - MEL
1 stop21h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/2$1,203
Sat 22/201:30MEL - IST
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/307:35IST - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,208
Mon 17/221:30MEL - IST
1 stop41h 20mSichuan Airlines
Fri 21/215:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,211
Fri 7/320:15MEL - IST
1 stop43h 15mAir China
Fri 14/314:55IST - MEL
1 stop40h 50mAir China
Deal found 5/2$1,224
Sun 23/212:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 7/313:35IST - MEL
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/2$1,235
Sat 8/301:00MEL - SAW
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/321:30SAW - MEL
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,347
Sat 2/823:30MEL - IST
1 stop36h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 5/901:25IST - MEL
1 stop23h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,498
Sun 9/318:15MEL - IST
1 stop20h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/407:25IST - MEL
1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,519
Mon 17/223:30MEL - SAW
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 10/313:40SAW - MEL
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,706
Sun 16/308:10AVV - IST
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/307:35IST - AVV
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,876
Mon 10/222:30MEL - SAW
1 stop22h 50mEmirates
Thu 20/214:20SAW - MEL
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/2$1,879
Mon 10/218:15MEL - SAW
1 stop36h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/200:10SAW - MEL
1 stop32h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,981

Find flights from Melbourne to Istanbul within your budget

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 7 February 2025.

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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

01:30-06:30

2 stops37h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 7/3

07:35-23:45

2 stops32h 10m

$1,208

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

21:30-06:50

1 stop41h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 21/2

15:30-14:45

1 stop39h 15m

$1,211

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

23:30-06:40

2 stops39h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 24/2

15:55-21:30

1 stop21h 35m

$1,215

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:15-07:30

1 stop43h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 14/3

14:55-15:45

1 stop40h 50m

$1,224

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 7/3

13:35-14:05

1 stop40h 30m

$1,235

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

01:00-23:40

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 13/3

21:30-23:45

3 stops42h 15m

$1,347

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

05:00-06:20

1 stop32h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 22/6

14:15-03:25

1 stop30h 10m

$1,473

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

23:30-04:40

1 stop36h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 5/9

01:25-08:10

1 stop23h 45m

$1,498

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

23:30-12:25

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 10/3

13:40-23:45

1 stop26h 05m

$1,706

MelbourneIstanbul

AVV - IST

AVVIST

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 16/3

08:10-06:30

2 stops30h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 23/3

07:35-23:15

2 stops31h 40m

$1,876

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31 January 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 35 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 $1,340). 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 7 February 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 Sunday evenings 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.

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 7 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Thai Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good