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

China Eastern and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Italy

Which airlines fly to Italy?

Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Italy from Melbourne according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Italy. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Italy 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 Italy?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Italy refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Italy is 15 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Italy?

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 Italy.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Italy?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Italy 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 Italy. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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22:30 - 06:50

MEL

VCE

42h 20m

1 stop

10:30 - 14:05

VCE

MEL

41h 35m

1 stop

$1,024China Eastern

Thu, 12 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

15:15 - 16:35

MEL

MXP

35h 20m

2 stops

18:40 - 08:30

MXP

MEL

27h 50m

3 stops

$1,077Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

18:20 - 05:40

MEL

FCO

21h 20m

1 stop

10:15 - 17:00

FCO

MEL

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,176Etihad Airways

Fri, 13 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

00:30 - 08:35

MEL

CTA

42h 05m

2 stops

09:25 - 11:15

CTA

MEL

41h 50m

2 stops

$1,439Turkish Airlines

Thu, 19 Mar - Wed, 6 May

22:30 - 11:30

MEL

BGY

23h 00m

1 stop

23:00 - 06:25

BGY

MEL

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,453Emirates

Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

22:30 - 11:15

MEL

BGY

22h 45m

1 stop

12:30 - 23:25

BGY

MEL

24h 55m

1 stop

$1,461Emirates

Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

00:30 - 08:35

MEL

CTA

42h 05m

2 stops

09:25 - 08:20

CTA

MEL

38h 55m

2 stops

$1,541Turkish Airlines

Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 4 May

15:10 - 13:15

MEL

LIN

32h 05m

2 stops

14:15 - 10:05

LIN

MEL

33h 50m

3 stops

$1,605British Airways

Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

18:20 - 09:30

MEL

CTA

49h 10m

2 stops

14:50 - 15:50

CTA

MEL

41h 00m

2 stops

$1,653Etihad Airways

Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 3 May

06:45 - 17:35

MEL

BLQ

44h 50m

3 stops

12:20 - 10:05

BLQ

MEL

35h 45m

3 stops

$1,746British Airways

Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Italy

Our best China Eastern deals on Melbourne to Italy flight tickets

China Eastern

12 Feb

MEL22:30Melbourne

42h 20m

1 stop

VCE06:50Venice Marco Polo

27 Feb

VCE10:30Venice Marco Polo

41h 35m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,024

China Eastern

9 Mar

MEL22:30Melbourne

42h 30m

1 stop

MXP07:00Milan Malpensa

20 Mar

MXP13:00Milan Malpensa

35h 00m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

$1,081

China Eastern

7 Feb

MEL13:00Melbourne

52h 00m

2 stops

MXP07:00Milan Malpensa

6 Mar

MXP12:10Milan Malpensa

60h 50m

2 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,099

British Airways flights from Melbourne to Italy

Our best British Airways deals on Melbourne to Italy flight tickets

British Airways

16 Feb

MEL15:10Melbourne

32h 05m

2 stops

LIN13:15Milan Linate

7 Mar

LIN14:15Milan Linate

33h 50m

3 stops

MEL10:05Melbourne

$1,605

British Airways

1 Feb

MEL15:10Melbourne

40h 15m

2 stops

VCE21:25Venice Marco Polo

17 Feb

VCE14:25Venice Marco Polo

33h 40m

3 stops

MEL10:05Melbourne

$1,608

British Airways

11 Mar

MEL16:55Melbourne

30h 25m

2 stops

VCE13:20Venice Marco Polo

18 Mar

VCE18:10Venice Marco Polo

30h 25m

3 stops

MEL10:35Melbourne

$1,689

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneVenice

MEL - VCE

MELVCE

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

22:30-06:50

1 stop42h 20m

Venice Marco Polo

Fri 27/2

10:30-14:05

1 stop41h 35m

$1,024

MelbourneMilan

MEL - MXP

MELMXP

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

15:15-16:35

2 stops35h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 4/3

18:40-08:30

3 stops27h 50m

$1,077

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

18:20-05:40

1 stop21h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 17/2

10:15-17:00

1 stop20h 45m

$1,176

MelbourneCatania

MEL - CTA

MELCTA

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

00:30-08:35

2 stops42h 05m

Catania Fontanarossa

Wed 6/5

09:25-11:15

2 stops41h 50m

$1,439

MelbourneBergamo

MEL - BGY

MELBGY

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

22:30-11:30

1 stop23h 00m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Wed 11/3

23:00-06:25

1 stop21h 25m

$1,453

MelbourneBergamo

MEL - BGY

MELBGY

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

22:30-11:15

1 stop22h 45m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Wed 4/3

12:30-23:25

1 stop24h 55m

$1,461

MelbourneCatania

MEL - CTA

MELCTA

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

00:30-08:35

2 stops42h 05m

Catania Fontanarossa

Mon 4/5

09:25-08:20

2 stops38h 55m

$1,541

MelbourneMilan

MEL - LIN

MELLIN

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

15:10-13:15

2 stops32h 05m

Milan Linate

Sat 7/3

14:15-10:05

3 stops33h 50m

$1,605

MelbourneCatania

MEL - CTA

MELCTA

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

18:20-09:30

2 stops49h 10m

Catania Fontanarossa

Sun 3/5

14:50-15:50

2 stops41h 00m

$1,653

MelbourneBologna

MEL - BLQ

MELBLQ

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:45-17:35

3 stops44h 50m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Sun 15/3

12:20-10:05

3 stops35h 45m

$1,746

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Italy

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Italy?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Italy from Melbourne during March instead. Flights to Italy in March, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $1,356.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Italy?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Italy from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Italy for around $1,733 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Italy from Melbourne for as low as $1,658 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Italy takes 21h 20m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Italy. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Italy.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Italy?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Italy refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Italy?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Italy is 15 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Italy?
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 Italy.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Italy?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Italy 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 Italy. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Italy

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $667	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 432 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $914	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 31 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $917	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,110	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,375 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,146	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,164	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 138 reviews	Search Air China flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,190	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,224	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,148 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,267	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 802 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,312	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,978 reviews	Search Air India flights

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