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$538 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Melbourne

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$988
Overall average: $1,243
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Thu 11/13Wed 11/26
IST - MEL • 3 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,037
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/13Wed 11/26
IST - MEL • Non-stop
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At IST, expect lengthy waits at security during busy times.
At MEL, SkyBus offers affordable transport to the city.
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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from $992 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Melbourne (IST-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Melbourne

Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 26
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7:30 am - 8:50 pmIST-MEL
29h 20m3 stops
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10:40 pm - 12:00 pmMEL-IST
21h 20m1 stop
$988Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
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8:10 pm - 11:20 pmIST-MEL
19h 10m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 12:20 pmMEL-IST
28h 10m1 stop
$992Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26
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2:25 am - 11:50 amIST-MEL
25h 25m1 stop
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10:40 pm - 12:00 pmMEL-IST
21h 20mnonstop
$995Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Mar 23
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5:15 pm - 8:55 pmIST-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 6:05 amMEL-IST
24h 55m1 stop
$999Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 26
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8:00 pm - 11:55 amIST-MEL
31h 55m2 stops
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4:55 pm - 12:00 pmMEL-IST
27h 05m1 stop
$1,011Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 16
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1:50 pm - 11:20 pmIST-MEL
25h 30m1 stop
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11:40 pm - 12:20 pmMEL-IST
20h 40m1 stop
$1,012Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 16
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2:25 am - 11:50 amIST-MEL
25h 25m1 stop
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10:40 pm - 12:00 pmMEL-IST
21h 20m1 stop
$1,025Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14
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1:50 pm - 11:20 pmIST-MEL
25h 30m1 stop
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11:40 pm - 6:40 pmMEL-IST
27h 00m1 stop
$1,032Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pmIST-MEL
19h 00m1 stop
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6:20 pm - 12:55 pmMEL-IST
26h 35m1 stop
$1,192Etihad Airways
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Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pmIST-MEL
19h 00m1 stop
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6:20 pm - 12:55 pmMEL-IST
26h 35m1 stop
$1,213Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport is June, where tickets cost $996 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,475 and $1,389 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Melbourne

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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At IST, expect lengthy waits at security during busy times. Arrive early and wear comfortable shoes for the long walk to gates.

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At MEL, SkyBus offers affordable transport to the city centre, stopping at Terminals 2 and 3. Consider Uber for a cheaper alternative.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$538
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to Melbourne

When to book flights from Istanbul to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Melbourne Airport was $538 for a one-way ticket and $988 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Melbourne?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne from Istanbul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    Istanbul airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in Melbourne is Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Melbourne, Emirates or Sichuan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Melbourne are Emirates and Sichuan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,573 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Sichuan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $827 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

10.0 ExcellentRoss, Oct 2025DXB - MEL
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Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

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