Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $690

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China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 08:00MEL-IST
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 14:05IST-MEL
40h 30m1 stop
$1,192China Eastern
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Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 06:40MEL-IST
27h 15m2 stops
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15:55 - 21:30IST-MEL
21h 35m1 stop
$1,197China Southern
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Wed, 29 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 06:40MEL-IST
27h 15m2 stops
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 21:30IST-MEL
21h 35m1 stop
$1,198China Southern
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Wed, 29 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
China Southern Logo
11:20 - 06:00MEL-IST
50h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 21:30IST-MEL
45h 40m2 stops
$1,209China Southern
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 08:00MEL-IST
41h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 14:05IST-MEL
40h 30m1 stop
$1,225China Eastern
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Tue, 14 Oct - Fri, 14 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 06:10MEL-IST
40h 30m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 14:30IST-MEL
39h 00m1 stop
$1,264Sichuan Airlines
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Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30MEL-IST
41h 10m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:20IST-MEL
39h 40m1 stop
$1,283Sichuan Airlines
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Fri, 12 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:00 - 16:35MEL-IST
40h 35m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 05:40IST-MEL
27h 40m2 stops
$1,444Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
IndiGo Logo
13:05 - 11:35MEL-IST
30h 30m2 stops
IndiGo Logo
19:30 - 07:25IST-MEL
27h 55m2 stops
$1,482IndiGo
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:00 - 11:00MEL-IST
35h 00m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 05:40IST-MEL
27h 40m2 stops
$1,493Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

China Southern flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Our best China Southern deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flight tickets
China Southern
29 Oct
MEL11:25Melbourne
27h 15m
2 stops
IST06:40Istanbul
7 Nov
IST15:55Istanbul
21h 35m
1 stop
MEL21:30Melbourne
China Southern
29 Oct
MEL11:25Melbourne
27h 15m
2 stops
IST06:40Istanbul
7 Nov
IST15:55Istanbul
21h 35m
1 stop
MEL21:30Melbourne
China Southern
21 Oct
MEL11:20Melbourne
50h 40m
2 stops
IST06:00Istanbul
11 Nov
IST15:50Istanbul
45h 40m
2 stops
MEL21:30Melbourne

Sichuan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

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Sichuan Airlines
18 Feb
MEL21:40Melbourne
40h 30m
1 stop
IST06:10Istanbul
11 Mar
IST15:30Istanbul
39h 00m
1 stop
MEL14:30Melbourne
Sichuan Airlines
12 Sept
MEL20:20Melbourne
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
21 Sept
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 40m
1 stop
MEL14:20Melbourne
Sichuan Airlines
28 Nov
MEL21:40Melbourne
40h 30m
1 stop
IST06:10Istanbul
15 Dec
IST15:30Istanbul
39h 00m
1 stop
MEL14:30Melbourne

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MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

12:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 29/10

13:35-14:05

1 stop40h 30m

$1,192

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

11:25-06:40

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 7/11

15:55-21:30

1 stop21h 35m

$1,197

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

11:25-06:40

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 7/11

15:55-21:30

1 stop21h 35m

$1,198

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

11:20-06:00

2 stops50h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

15:50-21:30

2 stops45h 40m

$1,209

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

22:30-08:00

1 stop41h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 14/11

13:35-14:05

1 stop40h 30m

$1,225

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

21:40-06:10

1 stop40h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

15:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,264

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 21/9

15:40-14:20

1 stop39h 40m

$1,283

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

08:00-16:35

2 stops40h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 13/10

18:00-05:40

2 stops27h 40m

$1,444

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

13:05-11:35

2 stops30h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 5/11

19:30-07:25

2 stops27h 55m

$1,482

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

08:00-11:00

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 21/10

18:00-05:40

2 stops27h 40m

$1,493

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,360. The month of October is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,395.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $1,734. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne to Istanbul for around $2,126.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,653. Flying to Istanbul in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,886. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Istanbul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $1,715 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 for as low as $1,591 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Melbourne to Istanbul flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Istanbul

Fastest flight time

21h 00m

Direct flights

Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun

Airports in Istanbul

1 airport
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes 21h 00m
Direct flights go from Melbourne to Istanbul on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport near Istanbul: Istanbul (IST)
  • How far is Melbourne to Istanbul by plane?

    The distance between Melbourne and Istanbul is about 14620.4 km. Typically, this will take 20h 30m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul

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Air ChinaPriceFrom $962Free cancellationRating
7.3
95 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $962Free cancellationRating
8.0
16 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,038Free cancellationRating
7.2
161 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $1,053Free cancellationRating
7.5
109 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,216Free cancellationRating
7.3
3,953 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,242Free cancellationRating
7.5
415 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,290Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,233 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,302Free cancellationRating
7.4
274 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,351Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,610 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,474Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,350 reviews
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