What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Istanbul?

Sichuan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and AirAsia X are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Istanbul

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

Qatar Airways, China Southern and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and Istanbul is 3 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul is 15 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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21:40 - 06:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

40h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 15:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,192Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

21:40 - 06:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

40h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 15:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,192Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:35 - 14:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,192China Eastern

Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

12:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:35 - 14:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,194China Eastern

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

08:40 - 07:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

30h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:20 - 06:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,222China Southern

Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 17 Dec

23:30 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

39h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:10 - 06:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

32h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,265China Southern

Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:00 - 17:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

35h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

11:55 - 07:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Singapore Changi

$1,350Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

22:45 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

25h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:20 - 23:45SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

22h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,355AirAsia X

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

21:40 - 06:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

40h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

06:30 - 21:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

30h 50m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Chennai Singapore Changi

$1,355Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

22:45 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

25h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:20 - 23:45SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

22h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,372AirAsia X

Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

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05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

01:55 - 06:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

20h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,598Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 19 Jan

14:50 - 11:55MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 05m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 23:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,720Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov

05:15 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

38h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:20 - 23:20SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,736Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 29 Nov

05:15 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

38h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:20 - 23:20SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,736Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov

13:25 - 13:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

31h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15:30 - 15:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,750Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 20 Jan

05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 06:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

26h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,784Qantas Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 28 Nov

05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 06:15IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

26h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$1,819Qantas Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov

13:50 - 18:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

35h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 23:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,848Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 29 Nov

20:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 15:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,878Sichuan Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 29 Nov

20:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 15:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,878Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Wed, 2 Dec

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China Eastern flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul

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China Eastern

29 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

28h 10m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

30 Oct

IST13:35Istanbul

40h 30m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,192

China Eastern

29 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

28h 10m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

4 Nov

IST13:35Istanbul

40h 30m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,195

China Eastern

28 Sept

MEL11:00Melbourne

28h 10m

1 stop

IST08:10Istanbul

9 Nov

IST13:35Istanbul

40h 30m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,197

China Southern flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul

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China Southern

24 Nov

MEL08:40Melbourne

30h 30m

1 stop

IST07:10Istanbul

17 Dec

IST15:20Istanbul

31h 30m

2 stops

MEL06:50Melbourne

$1,222

China Southern

22 Oct

MEL11:20Melbourne

27h 55m

1 stop

IST07:15Istanbul

11 Nov

IST14:10Istanbul

35h 35m

1 stop

MEL09:45Melbourne

$1,277

China Southern

23 Oct

MEL11:20Melbourne

27h 55m

1 stop

IST07:15Istanbul

2 Nov

IST14:10Istanbul

35h 35m

1 stop

MEL09:45Melbourne

$1,285

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$1,355

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$1,355

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Wed 11/11

17:20-23:45

1 stop22h 25m

$1,372

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Istanbul?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,411 to $1,991.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,192.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $1,466. The month of October is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Melbourne Airport averaging around $1,473.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,927. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul for around $2,118.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Istanbul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $1,600 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,333 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Melbourne Airport to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	$690
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Istanbul	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Istanbul from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $690. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,192.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul takes 20h 10m

Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 2 airports in Istanbul. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul

How far is Melbourne to Istanbul by plane?
There are 14603.7 km between Melbourne and Istanbul. By plane, this route typically takes 20h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul is 15 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $357	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $646	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 581 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air China	PriceFrom $666	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $834	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 475 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $872	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 240 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $962	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $975	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $986	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,069	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,201	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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