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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Istanbul 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 Melbourne to Istanbul?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul 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 Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $877 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,296 and $1,228 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul 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 Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.

When to book flights from Melbourne to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Istanbul flights

  • Are there religious services at the airport?

    At Istanbul Airport (IST), there are over 40 prayer rooms located in the airport that can be freely used by the public. Half of these rooms are designated for men and the other half are for women. The airport mosque is 8,070 metres squared, holding over 6,000 people at a time.

  • Can I hire a car from Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport has a combination of global and local hire companies on the arrivals floor. You can select from a range of companies such as Hertz, Avis, Avec Car Rental, Central, Enterprise, Comet, Goldcar, Europcar, Euronet, Garenta and Green Motion.

  • Is there currency exchange at Istanbul Airport?

    There are six global exchange offices located throughout the airport. Four are in the international terminal, with two before security on Floors D and F and two after security on Floors D and E. There are also two in the domestic terminal, one before security on Floor F and one after security on Floor E.

  • How can I get to Istanbul centre from the airports?

    The best way to reach the centre from Sabiha Gökcen is by taking the Havabus Shuttles. These shuttles drive directly into the tourist centre and cost approximately ₺ 10–15 (A$ 2.40–3.60). When you land at Istanbul Airport, head to the transportation floor on Level 2 from where the Havabus services also depart for a similar fare.

  • Which airport hotels are available at Melbourne Tullamarine?

    If you want to sleep close to the airport but don’t want to splurge too much, you can conveniently stay at the Holiday Inn or ibis Budget Melbourne Airport. Both are within walking distance of the terminal buildings and reasonably priced. For a little more luxury, you can also opt for the PARKROYAL next to the building and the Mantra Tullamarine, which is a little further away but offers shuttle services.

  • Is there a play area at Melbourne Airport for children?

    Children aged 3–11 can benefit from the children’s playground that is located in the post-security area of the International Terminal. Located close to Gate 15b, little feet can lose some of their energy here before it’s time to board.

  • Where is the car hire centre at Istanbul Airport?

    Regardless of whether you booked with Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, or one of the many other car hire providers available at Istanbul Airport, you can find a desk for each in the Arrivals Hall of the main terminal building.

  • Is it better to fly to Sabiha Gökcen or Istanbul Airport?

    Both airports are pretty much equidistant from the city centre, so it depends on which area your hotel is in and whether you prefer to stay on the European or Asian side of the city. Istanbul Airport lies west to the city and Sabiha Gökcen east. By car, it takes about 1h to drive from either airport to the centre.

  • Does Istanbul Airport offer any special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, it does. You will need to contact the airport in advance to arrange your assistance. The services offered include wheelchair assistance; special needs assistance; passport and visa assistance, including fast-track services if necessary; and a private airport transfer service in a minivan with wheelchair accessibility.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Istanbul Airport if we arrive late at night?

    Yes, there are two. YOTEL can only be booked for international flights to or from the airport, and you will find it landside of the airport, near Entrance 7 and check-in counter “R”. You will need to pass through passport control with a valid visa to stay in the hotel. If it turns out that you can’t sleep, it has a 24h gym where you can burn off some of that pent up energy. YOTELAIR is located in the duty-free area of the main terminal departures floor. It has a 24h front desk and a restaurant, on top of the direct access to duty free shopping.

  • What options do I have for lounges before my flight at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport has a number of lounges where you can relax before your flight, and you do not have to be a member of an airline club to access them. You can book in advance or pay on arrival. Within Terminal 2, you can find The House Lounge, where a day ticket will cost you around A$ 80 per person, as well as Marhaba Lounge where you can pay approximately A$ 60 for 4h or A$ 120 for 8h.

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

    Yes

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Istanbul flight route.

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

    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 Melbourne to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and IST 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 Melbourne to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Melbourne to Istanbul is a long journey with one layover or more along the way. If you want to start your trip fresh, you can use the public showers at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). There are three shower facilities that are free to use. You can find them in Departures in Terminal Two, near the toilets.
  • After a long flight from Melbourne to Istanbul, you may wish to rest. If you want a short refreshing nap without going to a hotel, you can find both paid and free areas to rest in. The airport provides six free nap zones throughout the terminal, fitting over 250 people in total. There are also iGA Sleepods that provide privacy when sleeping. There are 25 sleeping pods, which you pay a small fee to use.
  • Do you frequently use your technological devices while you travel? At Melbourne International Airport, there are many free mobile charging stations, located both in the domestic and international terminals. If you have forgotten your mobile charger, you can conveniently buy another at the many newsagents around the airport terminals.
  • Istanbul is served by two major airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökcen International Airport (SAW). Istanbul Airport lies on the European side of the city and Sabiha Gökcen on the Asian side.
  • There are one-stop flights going to both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökcen. Airlines that offer one-stop flights between the two cities include Virgin Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways.
  • Before you board your flight from Melbourne to Istanbul, you can enjoy scrumptious snacks, some privacy, and a quiet place to work in one of the open-access lounges at Melbourne Airport. Three lounges are situated in the post-security area of the International Terminal.
  • If you want to buy any last-minute items for your children before the long flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes off, you can benefit from the many child-friendly stores at the International Terminal of Melbourne Airport. Here you find a Kidzone and an Australian Way, for example.
  • Should you decide to leave your car at home, you can benefit from the Skybus Express City services operating between Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport. For a fare of approximately A$ 20, you don’t have to worry about driving or parking.
  • A broad range of tourism offices await you at Istanbul Airport, so you can ask for assistance when planning your next days in the city. The offices can be found in the Arrivals Area of the terminals.
  • There are 9 infant care rooms at Istanbul Airport (IST) for guests who want to breastfeed or change nappies, and 2 of these are found in Arrivals.
  • Istanbul Airport is approximately 45km from the city centre, and journeys can take between 50min and 1h 40min, depending on traffic. Taxi services costs can vary, while airport taxis may cost around ₺309 (A$ 50), and private shuttle companies can cost up to ₺990 (A$ 160). Havaist Buses can take you to the Sultanahmet, where a lot of Istanbul's most famous buildings are located, for about ₺31 (A$ 5).
  • Istanbul Airport has a total of 44 prayer rooms, with half for men and half for women. There is also a built-in mosque in the airport, where over 6,000 people can worship together.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Istanbul

 
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Sichuan AirlinesOverall score based on 15 reviews
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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.

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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

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

Entertainment is limited with a relatively old catalogue. Wi-Fi never works and the cabin and lavatory had evidence of a lot of scuff marks and temporary repairs. Nothing unsafe, but a bit tatty in places.

Delayed flight in Singapore caused the transfer at Bangkok to be very stressful. Fortunately, no elderly were in this trip, else it will not be possible to catch the connecting flight. There were also several occasions throughout the flight journey where some of the passengers were not wearing their seat belts despite several remainders from the stewardess.

USB charging port was not working at my seat 48K.

I enjoy flying with Thai Airways, however their B788 business class configuration is quite dated. Additionally , while the service is always friendly and efficient, I’m getting tired of the same “usual suspects” when it comes to food choices. Since it was a lunchtime flight, what about some gourmet sandwiches or some type of salad dish for the main course? The entertainment options are also quite limited and this is not unique to TG, so much so that given the short duration of the flight I ended up not bothering with any entertainment. Finally, despite signs around the cabin advising wifi available, I was unable to con-net and in fact I’ve never been able to connect on any TG flight over the last year or so - what’s the go here??

Always liked Thai Airways but in the past they have been very expensive, not being a millionaire just yet, I will use cheaper airlines. Bangkok to London £370 11 hours 45 mins. Old plane but ok. Lovely ladies on board, very polite. Food was ok. Will always use them if the price is right.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

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