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Melbourne to Istanbul flights in December 2026 from $1,434 AVV, MEL → IST, SAW

Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

For departures in December 2026, the cheapest return found recently is $1,434 with Jetstar, 11 Dec – 13 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Return

In December 2026, the cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $1,382 to $1,557. Across all 15 departure dates we hold on this route, it is usually $1,367 to $1,493. Of the 2 months with enough return fares to compare, December 2026 is usually the most expensive.

Cheapest return found recently

$1,434

11 Dec – 13 Dec · Jetstar

Avalon Airport (AVV) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

out 2 stops, back 3 stops

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest we hold, of any age

$1,338

9 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 · China Eastern

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 5 days ago

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The cheapest dates in December 2026

DatesFromAirlineStopsFound
9 Dec – 13 Jan 2027$1,338China Easternout 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,370Transnusaout 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,373Transnusaout 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,390Jetstarout 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,425Jetstarout 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Every date we hold

11 departure dates

3 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,373, found 3 days ago4 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,425, found 5 days ago6 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,390, found 5 days ago8 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,430, found 4 days ago9 Dec – 13 Jan 2027: $1,338, found 5 days ago10 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,370, found 5 days ago11 Dec – 13 Dec: $1,434, found 2 days ago12 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,562, found 5 days ago14 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,562, found 5 days ago17 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,807, found 5 days ago23 Dec – 13 Jan 2027: $1,551, found 7 days agoDec
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
3 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,373TransnusaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,425JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,390JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,430JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Dec – 13 Jan 2027$1,338China EasternTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,370TransnusaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 13 Dec$1,434JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,562Batik Air MalaysiaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,562Batik Air MalaysiaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,807Batik Air MalaysiaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 13 Jan 2027$1,551China EasternTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,001.

November 2026From $1,001Cheapest seen3 departure dates19 Nov – 23 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1,33811 departure dates9 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1,0321 departure date3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

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