Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Compare fares and flight options for Melbourne — Istanbul. Prices can change; check availability when searching.

Cheapest one way flight

$329

Air China

1 layover

1d 19h 40m

01/14/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Istanbul departs on 01/14/2027, is operated by Air China and costs $329

Cheapest round trip flight

$837

China Southern Airlines

2 layovers

2d 1h 15m

03/01/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Istanbul departs on 03/01/2027, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $837

Fastest option found

23h 5m

Fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes 23h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

4 days

Direct offers were found on these weekdays: Mo, We, Fr, and Sa.

Earliest departure found

12:30 AM

Latest departure found

9:20 PM

Straight-line city distance

14641km

The found offers from Melbourne to Istanbul depart between 12:30 AM and 9:20 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Istanbul is 14641km.

Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.

Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.

Airfare from Melbourne to Istanbul by month

We compared the cheapest offers found for Melbourne to Istanbul by departure month. Fares start at $402 in January 2027. In December 2026, even the cheapest offer found costs $737, the highest monthly starting fare in this sample.

January 2027

Cheapest month

Lowest price found in month:

$402

December 2026

Most expensive month

Lowest price found in month:

$737

Lowest price found in month

When fares start lower

The cheapest offer found for Melbourne to Istanbul costs $402 for a departure in January 2027. This is the lowest starting fare among the months shown.

When fares start higher

Departures in December 2026 have the highest starting fare in this sample. Even the cheapest offer found for that month costs $737.

A price benchmark

Taking the cheapest fare found for each month gives an average of $577. Use it to compare departure months; it is not the average price of every available ticket.

Comparing neighbouring months

For departures in December 2026 and January 2027, the two monthly starting fares average $569. The highest such average is $569, for departures in December 2026 and January 2027.

These comparisons describe offers found for different departure months. Check prices and availability with a new search.

Airlines operating on route

The ticket selection for Melbourne — Istanbul features Turkish Airlines, Air China, Qantas, AirAsia X, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Malindo Air, and Thai Airways. It includes 10 airlines; the lowest fare found is $329.

starting at $623

starting at $329

starting at $336

starting at $473

starting at $521

starting at $546

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $546

Sichuan Airlines

starting at $597

Malindo Air

starting at $628

Thai Airways

starting at $1,016

Non-stop flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

02/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $623

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

02/12/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $624

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

03/29/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $631

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

03/31/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $631

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

04/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $634

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

01/08/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $2,131

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

12/14/2026

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $3,008

Direct flight offers from Melbourne to Istanbul

Direct offers from Melbourne to Istanbul were found for these airlines: Turkish Airlines: Mo, We, Fr, and Sa.

Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.

Turkish Airlines

Mo, We, Fr, and Sa

starting at $623

Melbourne airports overview

Avalon Airport

AVV

50km

Essendon Airport

MEB

11km

Near Melbourne's city centre, serves general aviation, charter, flight-training and corporate flights, with helicopter services and light freight handling — convenient for access to the northern suburbs and CBD.

Tullamarine Airport

MEL

19km

Melbourne's primary international and domestic gateway, serving Victoria with frequent connections across Australia, Asia and the Pacific; convenient for access to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Istanbul airports overview

Istanbul New Airport

IST

1km

Serves Istanbul as Turkey’s main international hub, offering extensive long‑haul and regional connections with modern terminals and direct rail and road links to the city.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

SAW

43km

Serves Istanbul's Asian side with domestic and international flights, popular with low-cost carriers; convenient for travelers to Pendik, Kartal and nearby ferry/road links to central Istanbul.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $329

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Melbourne — Istanbul are in: January, April, December. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?

The shortest duration among the offers found for Melbourne — Istanbul is 23 hours 5 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from Melbourne to Istanbul?

Direct flight offers from Melbourne to Istanbul were found for: Turkish Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Melbourne to Istanbul

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Melbourne — Istanbul

January 11

Air China

$330

Alternative routes

Adelaide ➜ Istanbul Brisbane ➜ Istanbul Canberra ➜ Istanbul Cairns ➜ Istanbul Launceston ➜ Istanbul Newcastle ➜ Istanbul Townsville ➜ Istanbul Toowoomba ➜ Istanbul Wollongong ➜ Istanbul Melbourne ➜ Bucharest Melbourne ➜ Constanta Melbourne ➜ Eskisehir Melbourne ➜ Izmir Melbourne ➜ Kutahya Melbourne ➜ Plovdiv Melbourne ➜ Tekirdag Melbourne ➜ Varna Melbourne ➜ Bursa

When fares start lower

The cheapest offer found for Melbourne to Istanbul costs $402 for a departure in January 2027. This is the lowest starting fare among the months shown.

When fares start higher

Departures in December 2026 have the highest starting fare in this sample. Even the cheapest offer found for that month costs $737.

A price benchmark

Taking the cheapest fare found for each month gives an average of $577. Use it to compare departure months; it is not the average price of every available ticket.

Comparing neighbouring months

For departures in December 2026 and January 2027, the two monthly starting fares average $569. The highest such average is $569, for departures in December 2026 and January 2027.

These comparisons describe offers found for different departure months. Check prices and availability with a new search.

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

02/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $623

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

02/12/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $624

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

03/29/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $631

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

03/31/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $631

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

04/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $634

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

01/08/2027

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $2,131

Melbourne — Istanbul

MEL — IST

12/14/2026

Departure

Direct flight

TK169

starting at $3,008

starting at $623

starting at $329

starting at $336

starting at $473

starting at $521

starting at $546

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $546

Sichuan Airlines

starting at $597

Malindo Air

starting at $628

Thai Airways

starting at $1,016

Cheapest one way flight

$329

Air China

1 layover

1d 19h 40m

01/14/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Istanbul departs on 01/14/2027, is operated by Air China and costs $329

Cheapest round trip flight

$837

China Southern Airlines

2 layovers

2d 1h 15m

03/01/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Istanbul departs on 03/01/2027, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $837

Fastest option found

23h 5m

Fastest flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes 23h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

4 days

Direct offers were found on these weekdays: Mo, We, Fr, and Sa.

Earliest departure found

12:30 AM

Latest departure found

9:20 PM

Straight-line city distance

14641km

The found offers from Melbourne to Istanbul depart between 12:30 AM and 9:20 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Istanbul is 14641km.

Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.

Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $329

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Melbourne — Istanbul are in: January, April, December. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?

The shortest duration among the offers found for Melbourne — Istanbul is 23 hours 5 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from Melbourne to Istanbul?

Direct flight offers from Melbourne to Istanbul were found for: Turkish Airlines

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Cheapest one way flight

$329

Air China

1 layover

1d 19h 40m

01/14/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$837

China Southern Airlines

2 layovers

2d 1h 15m

03/01/2027

Fastest option found

23h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

4 days

Earliest departure found

12:30 AM

Latest departure found

9:20 PM

Straight-line city distance

14641km

Airfare from Melbourne to Istanbul by month

January 2027

Lowest price found in month:

$402

December 2026

Lowest price found in month:

$737

When fares start lower

When fares start higher

A price benchmark

Comparing neighbouring months

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Direct flight offers from Melbourne to Istanbul

Melbourne airports overview

Avalon Airport

Essendon Airport

Tullamarine Airport

Istanbul airports overview

Istanbul New Airport

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Melbourne to Istanbul

Alternative routes

January 2027

Lowest price found in month:

$402

December 2026

Lowest price found in month:

$737

When fares start lower

When fares start higher

A price benchmark

Comparing neighbouring months

Cheapest one way flight

$329

Air China

1 layover

1d 19h 40m

01/14/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$837

China Southern Airlines

2 layovers

2d 1h 15m

03/01/2027

Fastest option found

23h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

4 days

Earliest departure found

12:30 AM

Latest departure found

9:20 PM

Straight-line city distance