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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul from $658

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IST
23 Apr — 30 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 (TR5). 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,247

One-way from

$658

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,805
21/4-15/5
  • 21/4-15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 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 18 April 2025.

Mon 21/420:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/520:05IST - MEL
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,247
Fri 15/811:00MEL - IST
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 12/914:00IST - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/4$1,253
Thu 7/810:20MEL - IST
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Fri 29/816:00IST - MEL
1 stop33h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/4$1,349
Sat 21/620:20MEL - IST
1 stop41h 10mSichuan Airlines
Wed 2/715:40IST - MEL
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,399
Fri 18/720:00MEL - IST
1 stop42h 40mAir China
Fri 15/814:45IST - MEL
1 stop40h 50mAir China
Deal found 17/4$1,455
Fri 16/513:00MEL - SAW
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/500:10SAW - MEL
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,480
Mon 16/623:30MEL - IST
1 stop24h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 9/901:40IST - MEL
1 stop21h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,526
Sun 20/405:15MEL - IST
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Sun 25/516:25IST - MEL
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$1,628
Tue 22/405:00MEL - IST
1 stop39h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 16/507:30IST - MEL
1 stop36h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,747
Mon 21/422:45MEL - SAW
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 15/520:05SAW - MEL
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,776
Sun 4/522:55MEL - SAW
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Sun 11/522:25SAW - MEL
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,002
Mon 12/515:55MEL - SAW
2 stops36h 10mKLM
Fri 13/612:45SAW - MEL
2 stops33h 50mKLM
Deal found 17/4$2,141

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MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

21:00-06:00

2 stops40h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 11/8

16:00-08:40

1 stop33h 40m

$1,247

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,253

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 25/5

07:30-20:20

3 stops29h 50m

$1,325

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 2/7

15:40-14:20

1 stop39h 40m

$1,399

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

20:00-07:40

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 15/8

14:45-14:35

1 stop40h 50m

$1,455

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

13:00-09:00

3 stops27h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 24/5

00:10-20:20

3 stops37h 10m

$1,480

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

23:30-16:35

1 stop24h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

01:40-06:15

1 stop21h 35m

$1,526

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

22:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

02:10-05:30

1 stop20h 20m

$1,790

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

15:15-18:45

1 stop34h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 31/5

13:35-23:10

1 stop26h 35m

$1,798

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

23:30-16:35

1 stop24h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 30/5

01:55-11:15

1 stop26h 20m

$1,805

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

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

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

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 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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul 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 18 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 by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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 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 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 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, 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 18 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Thai Airways from Melbourne to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
194 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

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 round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($1,253), Sichuan Airlines ($1,399), and Malaysia Airlines ($1,526) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. Users have found that China Eastern is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $692 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 China Eastern and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $752 and $1,035, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $3,114 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is $934 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Istanbul) is currently priced at $967.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Istanbul stopover in Singapore most frequently. Abu Dhabi follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights. Doha comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $123 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul is Beijing. Chengdu sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul. Chengdu is followed by Guangzhou in terms of the least popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Istanbul 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul (average of $860). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul 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$889Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$972Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,036Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,057Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,180Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,219Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,271Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,292Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,307Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,359Average$1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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