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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $698

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 (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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,238

One-way from

$706

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,821

Good round-trip deal

$1,744 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,096 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/4-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 77h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Wed 30/421:30MEL - IST
1 stop41h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 30/514:00IST - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,238
Tue 15/710:20MEL - IST
2 stops50h 40mChina Southern
Wed 27/816:00IST - MEL
1 stop33h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4$1,245
Wed 22/1021:00MEL - IST
1 stop42h 40mAir China
Fri 14/1114:55IST - MEL
1 stop40h 50mAir China
Deal found 14/4$1,251
Fri 16/520:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/820:15IST - MEL
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,308
Sat 3/520:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Wed 28/515:40IST - MEL
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,411
Tue 17/613:25MEL - IST
1 stop22h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 31/801:40IST - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,417

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Melbourne

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

21:30-08:00

1 stop41h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 30/5

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,238

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 15/7

10:20-06:00

2 stops50h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

16:00-08:40

1 stop33h 40m

$1,245

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

21:30-04:55

2 stops38h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

16:10-11:45

2 stops36h 35m

$1,290

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

20:00-07:40

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 24/10

14:45-15:45

1 stop41h 00m

$1,298

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

15:40-14:20

1 stop39h 40m

$1,411

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

13:25-05:20

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 31/8

01:40-19:15

1 stop34h 35m

$1,417

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

21:30-06:30

3 stops40h 00m

$698

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 28/6

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

$738

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

21:00-06:00

2 stops40h 00m

$752

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

$789

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport

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 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is 72 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport 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 15 April 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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 Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 15 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Istanbul, such as Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Vietnam Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
323 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
194 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($1,238), China Southern ($1,245), and Air China ($1,298) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. China Eastern is priced at 28% 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 $738 on Sichuan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $752 and China Eastern from $757 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $942. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul) can be booked for $969 on average our data indicates $3,141 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 Singapore. 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 Singapore?

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Travellers on a stopover Singapore can visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay, by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $136 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • 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. Guangzhou 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Istanbul. 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$897Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,045Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,066Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,190Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,229Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,282Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,303Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,370Average$1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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