Cheap flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $597 AVV, MEL → IST, SAW
Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,434 with Jetstar, 11 Dec – 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $597 with Sichuan Airlines, 2 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $597, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,434, 11 Dec to 13 Dec
- Usual return price
- $1,367 to $1,493
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $1,001 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $1,367 to $1,493.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,434
11 Dec – 13 Dec · Jetstar
Avalon Airport (AVV) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:00 p.m. · Return leaves 5:20 p.m. · 75 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 3 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$2,604
4 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:35 p.m. · Return leaves 12:45 p.m. · 40 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,434 11 Dec – 13 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$1,001 19 Nov – 23 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $802 to $1,137.
At $1,434, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates from 19 Nov to 3 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
206 fares on 15 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 23 Dec | $1,001 | Qatar Airways | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,364 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 13 Jan 2027 | $1,399 | Scoot | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,373 | Transnusa | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,425 | Jetstar | Avalon Airport (AVV) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,390 | Jetstar | Avalon Airport (AVV) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,430 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $1,338 | China Eastern | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,370 | Transnusa | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $1,434 | Jetstar | Avalon Airport (AVV) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,562 | Batik Air Malaysia | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,562 | Batik Air Malaysia | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,807 | Batik Air Malaysia | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $1,551 | China Eastern | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $1,032 | Air China | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,001.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Batik Air Malaysia, Transnusa, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Air China.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$597
2 Apr 2027 · Sichuan Airlines
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:20 p.m. · 41 h 10 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$597 2 Apr 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 2 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $414 to $612.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2027 | $597 | Sichuan Airlines | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Sichuan Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Melbourne to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Dec – 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Melbourne to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,199 | $933 | +33% | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $1,086 | $1,001 | +20% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $1,040 | $802 | +15% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $1,212 | $857 | +34% | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $1,253 | $1,032 | +39% | 34 |
| 90–179 days | $904 | $850 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 180+ days | $1,108 | $1,046 | +23% | 44 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 25 days of one-way prices, 2 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Dec – 13 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,434 with Jetstar, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,001 with Qatar Airways, 19 Nov to 23 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $1,367 to $1,493.
How much is a one-way flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $597 with Sichuan Airlines, 2 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Istanbul?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,001, 19 Nov to 23 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $2,604 with Turkish Airlines, 4 Dec to 13 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Sichuan Airlines on 2 Apr 2027, takes 41 h 10 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Istanbul?
Between 19 Nov and 3 Feb 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 5 of the 15 departure dates we hold, Batik Air Malaysia on 3 and Transnusa on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work