How many flights depart from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport on average per week?

As of November 2026, there are 1 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 100% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Sichuan Airlines and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Istanbul

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Qatar Airways, China Southern and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport is 14 as of November 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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23:25 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

39h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

15:50 - 06:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

31h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,346China Southern

Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

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

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

08:10 - 23:35IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

31h 25m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,350Multiple Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb

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

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

15:20 - 05:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

30h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,360Multiple Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb

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

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 14:10IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,361Sichuan Airlines

Sat, 10 Apr - Sat, 24 Apr

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

41h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 15:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 20m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,364Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

08:40 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

30h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:25 - 21:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

23h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,366China Southern

Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

18:05 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 16:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,387Etihad Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

18:05 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 16:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,396Etihad Airways

Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

12:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,411China Eastern

Thu, 25 Mar - Tue, 13 Apr

12:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,416China Eastern

Thu, 25 Mar - Tue, 13 Apr

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18:05 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 16:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,361Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

18:05 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 16:45IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,367Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

18:05 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 05:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

30h 55m3 stops Sharjah Chennai Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,464Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

22:35 - 18:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 07:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

33h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Singapore Changi

$1,473Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

23:40 - 12:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

20h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:10 - 17:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

37h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,520Qatar Airways

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

11:25 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:25 - 21:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

23h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,551China Southern

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

11:25 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:25 - 21:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

23h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,557China Southern

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

23:40 - 12:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

20h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:00 - 17:50IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,568Qatar Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

06:15 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

20h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:40 - 10:15IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

26h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$1,608Emirates

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

06:15 - 21:55MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:05 - 10:15IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

34h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$1,631Emirates

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

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China Southern flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

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China Southern

24 Nov

MEL23:25Melbourne

39h 15m

2 stops

IST06:40Istanbul

10 Dec

IST15:50Istanbul

31h 00m

2 stops

MEL06:50Melbourne

$1,346

China Southern

23 Nov

MEL08:40Melbourne

30h 00m

2 stops

IST06:40Istanbul

6 Dec

IST14:25Istanbul

23h 05m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$1,366

China Southern

6 Dec

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 45m

1 stop

IST07:10Istanbul

21 Dec

IST14:25Istanbul

32h 25m

1 stop

MEL06:50Melbourne

$1,370

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

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Etihad Airways

12 Nov

MEL18:05Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

IST12:50Istanbul

26 Nov

IST13:55Istanbul

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,354

Etihad Airways

5 Nov

MEL18:05Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

IST12:50Istanbul

19 Nov

IST13:55Istanbul

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,361

Etihad Airways

5 Nov

MEL18:05Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

IST12:50Istanbul

22 Nov

IST13:55Istanbul

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,370

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$1,387

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1 stop26h 45m

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1 stop18h 50m

$1,396

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MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

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Thu 25/3

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1 stop28h 10m

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1 stop36h 00m

$1,411

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Thu 25/3

12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 13/4

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,416

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,396 to $1,756.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,346.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,503. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,511.

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

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,975. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul Airport on Saturday is $2,150.

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 Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $1,623 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne for as low as $1,333 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Melbourne to Istanbul Airport 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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Best price found	$681
Fastest flight time	21h 10m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu and Sat

The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $681. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,346.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport takes 21h 10m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

How far is Melbourne to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from Melbourne to Istanbul will travel around 14647.6 km. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport is 14 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $648	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Air China	PriceFrom $677	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $847	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 484 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $880	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 248 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $989	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 188 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,001	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 39 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,008	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 321 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,207	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,408	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,428	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,635 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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