Cheap flights from Istanbul to Melbourne from $638

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MEL
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 12 December 2025.

Mon 15/1217:20SAW - MEL
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1201:00MEL - SAW
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,603
Sun 14/1217:20SAW - MEL
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1201:00MEL - SAW
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,616
Mon 15/1217:20SAW - MEL
1 stop22h 25mAirAsia X
Tue 30/1201:00MEL - SAW
1 stop23h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 11/12$1,649
Sat 20/1214:15IST - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/113:10MEL - IST
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,664
Sun 21/1217:20SAW - MEL
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/106:15MEL - SAW
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,666
Tue 16/1213:40SAW - MEL
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 31/1217:10MEL - SAW
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,667
Sun 21/1217:20SAW - MEL
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/106:15MEL - SAW
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,676
Mon 15/1217:20SAW - MEL
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/106:15MEL - SAW
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,678
Sun 21/1215:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/123:30MEL - IST
2 stops63h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,685
Sun 21/1215:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/108:40MEL - IST
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,691
Sun 14/1217:20SAW - MEL
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/106:15MEL - SAW
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,691
Sun 14/1217:20SAW - MEL
1 stop22h 25mAirAsia X
Tue 30/1201:00MEL - SAW
1 stop23h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 11/12$1,693

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 (ME1). 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,451

One-way from

$638

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,739
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/2-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Istanbul to Melbourne
4/2
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Istanbul to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Price

IstanbulMelbourne

SAW - MEL

SAWMEL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/2

13:40-23:20

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

16:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

$1,541

IstanbulMelbourne

SAW - MEL

SAWMEL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 22/2

13:40-23:20

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

16:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

$1,541

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sun 21/12

15:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

23:30-06:40

2 stops63h 10m

$1,685

IstanbulMelbourne

SAW - MEL

SAWMEL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/3

13:40-23:20

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

16:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

$1,733

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Sat 20/12

14:15-10:20

3 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

11:25-07:10

1 stop27h 45m

$1,735

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Mon 9/3

13:50-23:20

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

23:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

$1,742

IstanbulMelbourne

SAW - MEL

SAWMEL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 28/1

00:35-11:55

3 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

01:00-16:05

1 stop23h 05m

$1,757

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Tue 16/12

20:10-23:20

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

19:20-12:20

2 stops25h 00m

$1,766

IstanbulMelbourne

IST - MEL

ISTMEL

Istanbul

Mon 15/12

20:10-23:20

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

16:10-12:20

1 stop28h 10m

$1,820

IstanbulMelbourne

SAW - MEL

SAWMEL

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 29/1

13:40-23:20

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

16:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

$1,829

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul to Melbourne. 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 to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne (average of $1,030). Flying from Istanbul to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,621). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 12 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Istanbul to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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?

    There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul to Melbourne in 25h 40m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 14573 km.

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

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $1,252. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,387 and $1,471, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $478 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 AirAsia X and IndiGo, with prices starting from $495 and $675, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Istanbul to Melbourne?

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  • 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne (average of $1,030). Flying from Istanbul to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,621). 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 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,252Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,387Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,471Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,954Average$2,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,969Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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