Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $605

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Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30
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IST
41h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:10
IST
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MEL
39h 30m
1 stop
$1,099Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
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20:20 - 06:30
MEL
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IST
41h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:10
IST
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MEL
39h 30m
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$1,124Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30
MEL
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IST
41h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:10
IST
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MEL
39h 30m
1 stop
$1,125Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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19:40 - 08:00
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IST
43h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
15:00 - 14:55
IST
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MEL
40h 55m
1 stop
$1,139Air China
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 10 Jun
Air China Logo
19:40 - 08:00
MEL
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IST
43h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
15:00 - 14:55
IST
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MEL
40h 55m
1 stop
$1,172Air China
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 10 Jun
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 06:35
MEL
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IST
27h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
15:30 - 08:40
IST
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MEL
34h 10m
2 stops
$1,193China Southern
Wed, 8 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug
AirAsia X Logo
21:45 - 16:05
MEL
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SAW
25h 20m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:15 - 20:30
SAW
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MEL
20h 15m
1 stop
$1,334AirAsia X
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 19 Aug
AirAsia X Logo
00:30 - 16:05
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SAW
22h 35m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 05:00
SAW
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MEL
27h 40m
1 stop
$1,336AirAsia X
Tue, 19 May - Fri, 30 Oct
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00:30 - 16:05
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SAW
46h 35m
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17:20 - 04:00
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27h 40m
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$1,343Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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21:30 - 16:05
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25h 35m
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17:15 - 20:30
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20h 15m
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$1,351Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

Sichuan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flight tickets
Sichuan Airlines
2 May
MEL20:20Melbourne
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
9 May
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:10Melbourne
$1,099
Sichuan Airlines
16 Apr
MEL20:20Melbourne
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
23 Apr
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:10Melbourne
$1,124
Sichuan Airlines
21 Apr
MEL20:20Melbourne
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
29 Apr
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:10Melbourne
$1,125

China Southern flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Our best China Southern deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flight tickets
China Southern
8 July
MEL10:20Melbourne
27h 15m
2 stops
IST06:35Istanbul
15 Aug
IST15:30Istanbul
34h 10m
2 stops
MEL08:40Melbourne
$1,193
China Southern
17 Aug
MEL10:20Melbourne
27h 55m
1 stop
IST07:15Istanbul
10 Nov
IST15:20Istanbul
34h 25m
2 stops
MEL09:45Melbourne
$1,267
China Southern
18 Aug
MEL21:00Melbourne
41h 15m
1 stop
IST07:15Istanbul
10 Nov
IST15:20Istanbul
34h 25m
2 stops
MEL09:45Melbourne
$1,274

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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

15:40-14:10

1 stop39h 30m

$1,099

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

15:40-14:10

1 stop39h 30m

$1,124

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

15:40-14:10

1 stop39h 30m

$1,125

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

19:40-08:00

1 stop43h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

15:00-14:55

1 stop40h 55m

$1,139

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

19:40-08:00

1 stop43h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

15:00-14:55

1 stop40h 55m

$1,172

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:20-06:35

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 15/8

15:30-08:40

2 stops34h 10m

$1,193
Fastest return journey

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/8

17:15-20:30

1 stop20h 15m

$1,334

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

00:30-16:05

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 30/10

17:20-05:00

1 stop27h 40m

$1,336

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

00:30-16:05

2 stops46h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 14/6

17:20-04:00

1 stop27h 40m

$1,343

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:30-16:05

2 stops25h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/8

17:15-20:30

1 stop20h 15m

$1,351

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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 March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,475. The month of October is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,480.

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 $1,714. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne to Istanbul for around $1,991.

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 $1,632 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 $1,414 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.

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

Fastest flight time

20h 25m

Direct flights

Tue, Thu and Sun

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes 20h 25m
Direct flights go from Melbourne to Istanbul on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There are 2 airports in Istanbul. From Melbourne there are direct flights to 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 25m 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.

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  • 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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Price
AirAsia XPriceFrom $362Free cancellationRating
6.4
45 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $655Free cancellationRating
6.8
544 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $694Free cancellationRating
7.3
142 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $840Free cancellationRating
7.6
449 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $879Free cancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $922Free cancellationRating
7.2
198 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $945Free cancellationRating
7.4
145 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,018Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,733 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,142Free cancellationRating
7.3
297 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,311Free cancellationRating
7.3
4,271 reviews
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