Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $666
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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
23 May — 30 May1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in October or May, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 23 April 2026.
Sat 9/511:00
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 17/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,134
Sat 9/511:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 19/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,225
Fri 8/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Fri 15/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 21/4$1,227
Tue 16/611:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 24/614:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/4$1,236
Sun 10/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Fri 15/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 23/4$1,258
Sun 31/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Fri 5/615:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 22/4$1,272
Thu 4/620:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 11/615:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,275
Thu 11/620:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 30/615:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,278
Mon 31/811:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 6/914:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/4$1,280
Sat 13/620:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 18/615:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,282
Best flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
Tue 5/520:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 19/515:40
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,347
Sun 3/522:45
MEL
-
IST
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 17/511:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4$1,669
Sun 24/517:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/914:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,818
Mon 8/605:15
MEL
-
IST
1 stop19h 40m
Emirates
Sun 5/716:25
IST
-
MEL
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4$1,947
Fri 8/511:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 19/514:00
IST
-
MEL
3 stops37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/4$2,028
Wed 6/522:45
MEL
-
IST
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/511:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,671
Tue 5/522:45
MEL
-
IST
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/511:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4$1,712
Fri 8/511:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 13/514:00
IST
-
MEL
3 stops61h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/4$2,113
Sun 28/617:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/714:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4$2,389
Fri 8/507:15
MEL
-
IST
2 stops39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/511:10
IST
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,028
Sun 14/611:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 17/714:00
IST
-
MEL
2 stops61h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$2,462
Tue 23/611:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 16/711:00
IST
-
MEL
2 stops40h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$2,762
Direct flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
Wed 29/721:35
MEL
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IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 30/816:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,021
Mon 8/621:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 21/616:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,333
Mon 25/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/916:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,360
Mon 25/521:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 14/616:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,399
Wed 30/921:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 16/1016:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/4$2,423
Wed 10/621:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 26/616:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,427
Mon 31/821:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/916:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,751
Mon 1/621:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/616:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,789
Wed 29/721:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 14/816:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,797
Mon 15/621:35
MEL
-
IST
Nonstop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/916:55
IST
-
MEL
Nonstop19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,853
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul. Data last updated 23 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 2/511:00
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 25/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/4$1,317
Fri 8/519:40
MEL
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IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Fri 15/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 21/4$1,227
Sat 9/511:00
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 17/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,134
Sat 9/511:00
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 19/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop39h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$1,225
Sat 9/521:30
MEL
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IST
1 stop41h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 6/614:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/4$1,321
Sat 9/511:00
MEL
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IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 18/514:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/4$1,325
Sun 10/519:40
MEL
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IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Fri 15/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 23/4$1,258
Wed 20/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Fri 29/515:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 22/4$1,310
Wed 27/519:40
MEL
-
IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Wed 3/615:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 23/4$1,315
Sun 31/519:40
MEL
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IST
1 stop43h 20m
Air China
Fri 5/615:00
IST
-
MEL
1 stop40h 55m
Air China
Deal found 22/4$1,272
One-way flights from Melbourne to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
Tue 6/1022:35
MEL
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IST
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$666
Mon 14/921:35
MEL
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IST
3 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$673
Tue 9/621:35
MEL
-
IST
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$687
Mon 20/721:35
MEL
-
IST
3 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$693
Wed 14/1001:30
MEL
-
IST
3 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$709
Sat 6/600:30
MEL
-
IST
3 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$711
Sat 9/511:00
MEL
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4$715
Tue 29/921:35
MEL
-
IST
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$721
Tue 6/1018:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4$723
Tue 9/620:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/4$743
Mon 15/620:20
MEL
-
IST
1 stop41h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/4$746
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Istanbul (IST). 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 April 2026.
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 23 April 2026.
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Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 5/5
20:20-06:30
1 stop41h 10m
Istanbul
Tue 19/5
15:40-14:10
1 stop39h 30m
$1,347
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 3/5
22:45-15:30
1 stop23h 45m
Istanbul
Sun 17/5
11:10-17:15
1 stop23h 05m
$1,669
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Wed 6/5
22:45-15:30
1 stop23h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 13/5
11:10-17:15
1 stop23h 05m
$1,671
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Tue 5/5
22:45-15:30
1 stop23h 45m
Istanbul
Fri 22/5
11:10-17:15
1 stop23h 05m
$1,712
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 24/5
17:20-12:35
1 stop26h 15m
Istanbul
Sun 6/9
14:10-15:50
1 stop18h 40m
$1,818
Fastest return journey
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Mon 8/6
05:15-17:55
1 stop19h 40m
Istanbul
Sun 5/7
16:25-21:50
1 stop22h 25m
$1,947
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 8/5
11:00-08:10
1 stop28h 10m
Istanbul
Tue 19/5
14:00-10:00
3 stops37h 00m
$2,028
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 8/5
07:15-15:30
2 stops39h 15m
Istanbul
Fri 15/5
11:10-17:15
1 stop23h 05m
$2,028
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Fri 8/5
11:00-08:10
1 stop28h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 13/5
14:00-10:00
3 stops61h 00m
$2,113
MelbourneIstanbul
MEL - IST
MELIST
Melbourne
Sun 28/6
17:20-13:05
1 stop26h 45m
Istanbul
Tue 21/7
14:10-15:50
1 stop18h 40m
$2,389
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $1,444). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,970). 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 23 April 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,206.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 30m.
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 23 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,China Southern, andTurkish Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 23h 45m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,669. Airlines will cover a distance of 14631 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, AirAsia X ($546), IndiGo ($642), and Air China ($680) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. AirAsia X is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $353 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia X from $414 and Sichuan Airlines from $487 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $961. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul) can be booked for $1,225 on average, our data indicates $1,414 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Shanghai. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Doha comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?
The majority of Shanghai visitors spend their time at People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland. Travellers on a stopover Shanghai can visit People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland, by traveling 32.7 km, 32.8 km, and 14.1 km, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is Beijing. Chengdu is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Bangkok comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
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 Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $1,444). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,970). 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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