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

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

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Qatar Airways, China Southern and Etihad Airways 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 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of September 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

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 15 as of September 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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11:25 - 07:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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

35h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,181China Southern

Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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

$1,188Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 22 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

$1,188China Eastern

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 2 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

$1,188China Eastern

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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

$1,188Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

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

27h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:10 - 21:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

23h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,216China Southern

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

18:20 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,228Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

20:40 - 08:00MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:55 - 16:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

41h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,232Air China

Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

20:40 - 08:00MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:55 - 16:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

41h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,360Air China

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

18:20 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,385Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

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

40h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:10 - 21:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

23h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,395China Southern

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 8 Nov

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

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 23:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,466Qatar Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 8 Nov

17:20 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 17:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,570Etihad Airways

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 14 Nov

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

40h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:10 - 21:30IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

23h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,599China Southern

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 9 Nov

05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 23:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

19h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,656Emirates

Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 8 Nov

05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:35 - 23:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

20h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,656Emirates

Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 15 Nov

05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 06:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

26h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,656Qantas Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 15 Nov

05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 06:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

26h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,656Qantas Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 16 Nov

17:20 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

26h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 17:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,685Etihad Airways

Sat, 26 Sep - Tue, 10 Nov

22:45 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:30 - 23:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,959Qatar Airways

Sat, 26 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

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China Southern flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

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China Southern

7 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 45m

1 stop

IST07:10Istanbul

23 Nov

IST14:10Istanbul

35h 35m

1 stop

MEL09:45Melbourne

$1,181

China Southern

16 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 15m

2 stops

IST06:40Istanbul

29 Nov

IST14:10Istanbul

23h 20m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$1,216

China Southern

17 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 45m

1 stop

IST07:10Istanbul

24 Nov

IST15:20Istanbul

34h 25m

2 stops

MEL09:45Melbourne

$1,223

Sichuan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

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Sichuan Airlines

6 Nov

MEL21:40Melbourne

41h 00m

1 stop

IST06:40Istanbul

22 Nov

IST15:40Istanbul

39h 20m

1 stop

MEL15:00Melbourne

$1,188

Sichuan Airlines

1 Oct

MEL20:20Melbourne

41h 10m

1 stop

IST06:30Istanbul

8 Nov

IST15:30Istanbul

39h 30m

1 stop

MEL15:00Melbourne

$1,418

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$1,228

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1 stop43h 20m

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14:55-16:05

1 stop41h 10m

$1,360

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Thu 5/11

18:20-12:50

1 stop26h 30m

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13:55-16:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,385

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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 $1,349 to $1,799.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,181.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, October 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 $1,466. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in October, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,477.

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

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,925. 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 $2,116.

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 $1,601 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 $1,331 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	$682
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun

The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $682. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,181.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport takes 20h 10m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 20h 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 15 as of September 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $552	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $645	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air China	PriceFrom $666	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $833	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 477 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $868	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 243 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $975	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $985	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,068	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,198	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,531 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,234	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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