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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport from $640

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Istanbul are usually found in March or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,185

One-way from

$640

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,610

Good round-trip deal

$1,403 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,189 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 6/3-14/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 7/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 6/301:30MEL - IST
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/315:30IST - MEL
1 stop39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,185
Mon 31/321:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Wed 30/415:40IST - MEL
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,204
Tue 20/521:30MEL - IST
1 stop41h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 9/914:00IST - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$1,239
Sun 23/323:30MEL - IST
2 stops39h 10mChina Southern
Wed 2/416:00IST - MEL
1 stop33h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,273
Fri 1/820:00MEL - IST
1 stop42h 40mAir China
Fri 15/814:45IST - MEL
1 stop40h 50mAir China
Deal found 20/2$1,565
Thu 10/405:00MEL - IST
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 20/407:30IST - MEL
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,651

Find flights from Melbourne to Istanbul within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

01:30-18:30

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 14/3

15:30-14:45

1 stop39h 15m

$1,185

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 30/4

15:40-14:20

1 stop39h 40m

$1,204

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

21:30-08:00

1 stop41h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,239

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

23:30-06:40

2 stops39h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

16:00-09:40

1 stop33h 40m

$1,273

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

20:00-07:40

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 15/8

14:45-14:35

1 stop40h 50m

$1,565

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

05:00-06:10

1 stop32h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 20/4

07:30-15:50

1 stop25h 20m

$1,651

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

09:15-21:20

2 stops43h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 18/6

17:55-04:20

2 stops27h 25m

$1,726

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:15-07:30

1 stop43h 15m

$640

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

06:15-14:25

2 stops40h 10m

$666

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

$682

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is 35 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 21 February 2025.

Unlike at midday, 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 Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Istanbul, such as Thai Airways, China Southern 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.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
196 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed 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, Sichuan Airlines ($1,204), China Eastern ($1,239), and China Southern ($1,273) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport. Sichuan Airlines 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 $640 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $682 and China Eastern from $754 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,150. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Istanbul) can be booked for $1,137 on average our data indicates $1,675 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. Kuala Lumpur 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 $132 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    The majority of Kuala Lumpur visitors spend their time at Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia. Travelers on a layover in Kuala Lumpur can visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia, by traveling 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively after landing at Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Kuala Lumpur can hire one for about $60 per day.

  • 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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Air ChinaCheapest$860Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$972Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Batik AirCheapest$1,017Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$1,036Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,051Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,073Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,109Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,269Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,334Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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