Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $551

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China Southern Logo
10:20 - 06:15
MEL
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IST
26h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 19:20
IST
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MEL
20h 20m
1 stop
$988China Southern
Mon, 11 May - Fri, 12 Jun
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21:00 - 06:30
MEL
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IST
40h 30m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 19:20
IST
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MEL
20h 20m
1 stop
$1,024China Southern
Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 15 May
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00
MEL
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IST
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00
IST
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MEL
36h 00m
1 stop
$1,068China Eastern
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00
MEL
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IST
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00
IST
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MEL
36h 00m
1 stop
$1,069China Eastern
Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
AirAsia X Logo
21:45 - 16:05
MEL
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SAW
25h 20m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 20:30
SAW
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MEL
20h 10m
1 stop
$1,100AirAsia X
Thu, 9 Jul - Wed, 26 Aug
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 06:30
MEL
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IST
40h 50m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 15:10
IST
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MEL
39h 30m
1 stop
$1,106Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 06:30
MEL
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IST
40h 50m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 15:10
IST
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MEL
39h 30m
1 stop
$1,114Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
AirAsia X Logo
21:45 - 16:05
MEL
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SAW
25h 20m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 20:30
SAW
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MEL
20h 10m
1 stop
$1,135AirAsia X
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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06:00 - 06:15
AVV
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IST
31h 15m
2 stops
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01:20 - 07:00
IST
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AVV
22h 40m
1 stop
$1,634Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Thu, 28 May
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06:00 - 07:10
AVV
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IST
33h 10m
2 stops
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00:30 - 20:20
IST
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AVV
35h 50m
2 stops
$1,682Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr

China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Our best China Eastern deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flight tickets
China Eastern
17 Apr
MEL11:00Melbourne
28h 00m
1 stop
IST08:00Istanbul
25 Apr
IST14:00Istanbul
36h 00m
1 stop
MEL09:00Melbourne
$1,069
China Eastern
1 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
28h 10m
1 stop
IST08:10Istanbul
22 Mar
IST13:35Istanbul
36h 25m
1 stop
MEL10:00Melbourne
$1,168
China Eastern
12 Apr
MEL11:00Melbourne
27h 00m
2 stops
IST07:00Istanbul
15 May
IST14:00Istanbul
61h 00m
3 stops
MEL10:00Melbourne
$1,221

China Southern flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Our best China Southern deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flight tickets
China Southern
11 May
MEL10:20Melbourne
26h 55m
1 stop
IST06:15Istanbul
12 June
IST16:00Istanbul
20h 20m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
$988
China Southern
12 Apr
MEL21:00Melbourne
40h 30m
2 stops
IST06:30Istanbul
15 May
IST16:00Istanbul
20h 20m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
$1,024
China Southern
12 Apr
MEL10:20Melbourne
26h 55m
1 stop
IST06:15Istanbul
15 May
IST16:00Istanbul
20h 20m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
$1,037

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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:20-06:15

1 stop26h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 12/6

16:00-19:20

1 stop20h 20m

$988

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

21:00-06:30

2 stops40h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 15/5

16:00-19:20

1 stop20h 20m

$1,024

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 25/4

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,068

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 25/4

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,069

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 26/8

17:20-20:30

1 stop20h 10m

$1,100

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

21:40-06:30

1 stop40h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 4/4

15:40-15:10

1 stop39h 30m

$1,106

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

21:40-06:30

1 stop40h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 4/4

15:40-15:10

1 stop39h 30m

$1,114

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/9

17:20-20:30

1 stop20h 10m

$1,135

MelbourneIstanbul

AVV - IST

AVVIST

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/5

06:00-06:15

2 stops31h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 28/5

01:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

$1,634

MelbourneIstanbul

AVV - IST

AVVIST

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 27/3

06:00-07:10

2 stops33h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 2/4

00:30-20:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,682

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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 October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,461. The month of March is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,470.

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 $1,691. 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 $1,965.

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 $1,611 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 $1,447 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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Fastest flight time

21h 05m

Direct flights

Tue

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes 21h 05m
Direct flights go from Melbourne to Istanbul on Tuesday. 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 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?

  • 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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Free cancellation
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AirAsia XPriceFrom $357Free cancellationRating
6.4
45 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $646Free cancellationRating
6.8
539 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $826Free cancellationRating
7.2
139 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $829Free cancellationRating
7.6
445 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $867Free cancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $916Free cancellationRating
7.2
196 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $951Free cancellationRating
7.4
138 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,005Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,745 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,131Free cancellationRating
7.3
293 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,333Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,465 reviews
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