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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport from $612

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 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MEL
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Melbourne are usually found in April or March, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,357

One-way from

$612

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,822
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 22/6-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 50m total
  • Istanbul to Melbourne
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 29/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 40m total
  • Istanbul to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 May 2025.

Sun 22/615:40IST - MEL
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Mon 7/720:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,357
Wed 4/614:10IST - MEL
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/617:10MEL - IST
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/5$1,413
Wed 20/820:15IST - MEL
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/907:00MEL - IST
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,467
Sun 22/614:00IST - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 7/711:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/5$1,620
Sat 29/1113:50IST - MEL
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 20/223:30MEL - IST
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/5$1,727
Sat 30/820:15IST - MEL
2 stops29h 35mIndiGo
Fri 26/912:05MEL - IST
2 stops30h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 22/5$1,779
Sat 30/818:00IST - MEL
2 stops27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/921:20MEL - IST
1 stop21h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,986
Tue 26/802:10IST - MEL
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Tue 30/922:55MEL - IST
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Deal found 22/5$2,004
Mon 1/916:25IST - MEL
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 7/316:55MEL - IST
2 stops29h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/5$2,052
Sat 29/1119:00IST - MEL
2 stops39h 25mOman Air
Fri 20/216:10MEL - IST
2 stops33h 50mOman Air
Deal found 22/5$2,088
Sun 1/616:30IST - MEL
1 stop20h 30mThai Airways
Mon 2/623:30MEL - IST
1 stop37h 05mThai Airways
Deal found 22/5$2,143

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Istanbul

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sun 22/6

15:40-14:20

1 stop39h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

$1,357

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Wed 4/6

14:10-15:35

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

17:10-13:05

1 stop26h 55m

$1,413

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Wed 20/8

20:15-11:45

3 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

07:00-11:35

3 stops35h 35m

$1,467

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sun 22/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

$1,620

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sat 30/8

20:15-08:50

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

12:05-11:35

2 stops30h 30m

$1,779

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Tue 2/9

13:45-23:10

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

22:45-18:35

1 stop26h 50m

$1,825

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sat 30/8

18:00-03:15

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

21:20-11:20

1 stop21h 00m

$1,986

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Tue 26/8

02:10-05:30

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

22:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

$2,004

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Mon 1/9

16:25-21:50

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

16:55-14:25

2 stops29h 30m

$2,052

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Mon 1/9

17:05-07:25

2 stops31h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

07:00-16:55

3 stops41h 55m

$3,230

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 IST to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 23 May 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Melbourne. 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 Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Sichuan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,357. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $1,413 and $1,620, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $612. Users have also found prices from $884 and $1,044 on IndiGo and Thai Airways, respectively.

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

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

    The majority of Bangkok visitors spend their time at Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market. Travellers on a stopover Bangkok can visit Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market, by traveling 23.8 km, 21.1 km, and 24.0 km, respectively after landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Travellers in need of a car in Bangkok can hire one for about $29 per day.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Melbourne 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 Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 6 airlines flying from Istanbul to Melbourne

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,297Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,686Average$1,968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,704Average$2,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,793Average$2,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,103Average$2,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,112Average$2,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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