Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $687

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Air China Logo
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
$1,093Air China
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 13 May
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
$1,100Air China
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 13 May
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
$1,104Air China
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 13 May
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 08:10
MEL
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IST
41h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00
IST
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MEL
36h 00m
1 stop
$1,240China Eastern
Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 15 May
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:10
MEL
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IST
28h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 12:40
IST
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MEL
39h 40m
1 stop
$1,241China Eastern
Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
17:10 - 14:25
MEL
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IST
28h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 15:50
IST
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MEL
19h 00m
1 stop
$1,257Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 20 May
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
$1,345AirAsia X
Thu, 9 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 16:05
MEL
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SAW
46h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 23:35
SAW
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MEL
46h 15m
2 stops
$1,346Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 4 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 16:05
MEL
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SAW
25h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 11:45
SAW
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MEL
35h 25m
2 stops
$1,381Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 6 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
21:45 - 16:05
MEL
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SAW
25h 20m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
17:20 - 23:45
SAW
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MEL
22h 25m
1 stop
$1,413AirAsia X
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 4 Nov

China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Our best China Eastern deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flight tickets
China Eastern
25 Apr
MEL21:30Melbourne
41h 40m
1 stop
IST08:10Istanbul
15 May
IST14:00Istanbul
36h 00m
1 stop
MEL09:00Melbourne
$1,240
China Eastern
8 June
MEL11:00Melbourne
28h 10m
1 stop
IST08:10Istanbul
9 June
IST14:00Istanbul
39h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:40Melbourne
$1,241
China Eastern
21 May
MEL11:00Melbourne
28h 10m
1 stop
IST08:10Istanbul
26 June
IST14:00Istanbul
36h 00m
1 stop
MEL09:00Melbourne
$1,243

Sichuan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on Melbourne to Istanbul flight tickets
Sichuan Airlines
12 May
MEL20:20Melbourne
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
26 May
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:10Melbourne
$1,285
Sichuan Airlines
12 May
MEL20:20Melbourne
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
31 May
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:10Melbourne
$1,286
Sichuan Airlines
14 May
MEL20:20Melbourne
41h 10m
1 stop
IST06:30Istanbul
21 May
IST15:40Istanbul
39h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:10Melbourne
$1,298

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MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

19:40-08:00

1 stop43h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

15:00-14:55

1 stop40h 55m

$1,093

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

19:40-08:00

1 stop43h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

15:00-14:55

1 stop40h 55m

$1,100

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

19:40-08:00

1 stop43h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

15:00-14:55

1 stop40h 55m

$1,104

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

21:30-08:10

1 stop41h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 15/5

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,240

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

11:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 9/6

14:00-12:40

1 stop39h 40m

$1,241

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

17:10-14:25

1 stop28h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 20/5

13:50-15:50

1 stop19h 00m

$1,257
Fastest return journey

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 19/8

17:15-20:30

1 stop20h 15m

$1,345

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

00:30-16:05

2 stops46h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/11

17:20-23:35

2 stops46h 15m

$1,346

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

21:35-16:05

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 6/9

17:20-11:45

2 stops35h 25m

$1,381

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - SAW

MELSAW

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

21:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/11

17:20-23:45

1 stop22h 25m

$1,413

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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 $1,508. The month of October is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,512.

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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,831. 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 $2,072.

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 $1,667 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 $1,445 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.

  • 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.

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Free cancellation
Price
AirAsia XPriceFrom $370Free cancellationRating
6.3
46 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $669Free cancellationRating
6.8
546 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $709Free cancellationRating
7.3
144 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $859Free cancellationRating
7.6
451 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $898Free cancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $940Free cancellationRating
7.2
200 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $967Free cancellationRating
7.4
146 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,041Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $1,169Free cancellationRating
7.4
303 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,341Free cancellationRating
7.4
4,293 reviews
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