Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Melbourne according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 16 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 to Istanbul on average per week?

As of August 2026, 3 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Istanbul

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?

As of August 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from 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.

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21:10 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

40h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:20 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,239China Southern

Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

10:20 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

14:10 - 09:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,249China Southern

Tue, 18 Aug - Sun, 1 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

$1,252China Eastern

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 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

$1,269China Eastern

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

20:40 - 08:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:45 - 15:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,284Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

20:40 - 08:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:45 - 15:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,290Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

01:30 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

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

22h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,332AirAsia X

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

01:30 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:15 - 21:30SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

20h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,337AirAsia X

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

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

40h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 14:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,337Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

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

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:30 - 14:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,417Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

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10:20 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:20 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,298China Southern

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

11:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:00 - 09:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,314China Eastern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

21:10 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

40h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:20 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,341China Southern

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

11:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:00 - 12:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,406China Eastern

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

00:30 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:15 - 20:30SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

20h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,505AirAsia X

Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

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

31h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

17:55 - 08:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

31h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,591Multiple Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

22:45 - 11:55MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:05 - 19:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

$1,617Qatar Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

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

31h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

17:55 - 08:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

31h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Singapore Changi

$1,618IndiGo

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

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

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

20:05 - 22:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,628Multiple Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

22:45 - 11:55MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:05 - 22:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,757Qatar Airways

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

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23 Oct

MEL20:40Melbourne

43h 40m

1 stop

IST08:20Istanbul

7 Nov

IST14:45Istanbul

40h 55m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,284

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23 Oct

MEL20:40Melbourne

43h 40m

1 stop

IST08:20Istanbul

31 Oct

IST14:45Istanbul

40h 55m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,291

Air China

21 Oct

MEL20:40Melbourne

43h 20m

1 stop

IST08:00Istanbul

11 Nov

IST14:55Istanbul

40h 45m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,294

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China Southern

6 Sept

MEL21:10Melbourne

40h 25m

2 stops

IST06:35Istanbul

14 Sept

IST14:20Istanbul

35h 20m

1 stop

MEL08:40Melbourne

$1,239

China Southern

17 Aug

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 15m

2 stops

IST06:35Istanbul

25 Aug

IST15:30Istanbul

58h 10m

2 stops

MEL08:40Melbourne

$1,249

China Southern

17 Aug

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 15m

2 stops

IST06:35Istanbul

25 Aug

IST15:30Istanbul

34h 10m

2 stops

MEL08:40Melbourne

$1,250

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$1,284

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1 stop40h 55m

$1,290

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17:20-23:45

1 stop22h 25m

$1,332

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MEL Melbourne - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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Tue 6/10

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1 stop22h 35m

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Wed 21/10

17:15-21:30

1 stop20h 15m

$1,337

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MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

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21:40-06:10

1 stop40h 30m

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1 stop39h 00m

$1,337

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MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

MELIST

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Mon 19/10

21:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 11/11

15:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,417

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,338 to $1,885.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,239.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,467. The month of March is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,481.

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 $1,894. 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 to Istanbul for around $2,539.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 $1,624 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 $1,407 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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.

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Fastest flight time	21h 05m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Istanbul	2 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes 21h 05m

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

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

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How far is Melbourne to Istanbul by plane?
The distance between Melbourne and Istanbul is about 14620.4 km. Typically, this will take 21h 05m 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?
As of August 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from 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.

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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $360	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $651	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 583 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air China	PriceFrom $671	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 160 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $840	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 470 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $908	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $938	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $959	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 171 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $969	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,000	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 315 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,218	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,500 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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