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Cheap flights from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport from $729

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MEL
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 August 2026.

Thu 10/915:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 15/920:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,241
Sat 12/915:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 19/920:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,245
Thu 10/915:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 17/920:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,291
Thu 10/915:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 9/1021:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,313
Wed 21/1017:15
SAW
-
MEL
1 stop20h 15m
AirAsia X
Tue 10/1101:00
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop23h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 29/7$1,319
Sun 1/1115:30
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 30/1121:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop40h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,366
Mon 14/917:15
SAW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Tue 29/900:30
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop22h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 30/7$1,370
Mon 24/817:15
SAW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Tue 8/900:30
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop22h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 30/7$1,375
Sat 12/917:55
IST
-
MEL
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/920:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,379
Fri 23/1017:15
SAW
-
MEL
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1101:00
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,385
Wed 21/1017:15
SAW
-
MEL
2 stops44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1101:00
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,406
Wed 21/1017:15
SAW
-
MEL
1 stop20h 15m
AirAsia X
Thu 12/1101:00
MEL
-
SAW
1 stop23h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 29/7$1,410

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) 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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,241

One-way from

$729

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,775
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 10/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 40m total
  • Istanbul to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • Istanbul to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Melbourne 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 2 August 2026.
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IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

15:40-14:10

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

$1,313

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Fri 23/10

17:00-20:40

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

13:10-11:45

1 stop30h 35m

$1,480

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

17:05-06:15

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

21:35-11:40

1 stop21h 05m

$1,484

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Thu 22/10

15:40-15:10

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

21:40-06:10

1 stop40h 30m

$1,538

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sun 23/8

02:00-09:25

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

21:35-11:40

1 stop21h 05m

$1,555

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Fri 30/10

13:50-17:50

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

23:40-18:40

1 stop27h 00m

$1,591

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Fri 23/10

01:40-11:15

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

15:30-05:50

1 stop22h 20m

$1,643

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Thu 15/10

20:05-23:05

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

16:10-18:40

1 stop34h 30m

$1,667

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Thu 29/10

01:50-09:25

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

13:10-17:15

1 stop36h 05m

$1,679
Fastest return journey

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Tue 20/10

17:00-20:40

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

15:30-05:50

1 stop22h 20m

$1,689

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,304). Flying from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,915). 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 2 August 2026.

When flying from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Istanbul to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,540 and $1,888 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,241 on Sichuan Airlines (10 Sept–15 Sept).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 2 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,074 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport will take you 30h 50m. The distance between Istanbul and Melbourne Airport is about 14573 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $1,288, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,313 and $1,323, respectively. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $472. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sichuan Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,304). Flying from Istanbul to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,915). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Melbourne. 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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,288Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,313Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,323Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,659Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,760Average$1,994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,821Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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