Statistics on Melbourne-Istanbul flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Istanbul from Melbourne airport is $ 1132 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 939 (in november) and $ 1308 (in january), which is a saving of $ 194 or a surplus of $ 176 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1045 to $1099 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Istanbul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63150 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 939, saving $ 194 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1132). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1308).
Flight Melbourne-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1168 | $ 1308 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 874 | $ 1010 | good price |
| March | $ 805 | $ 990 | good price |
| April | $ 995 | $ 1166 | fair price |
| May | $ 872 | $ 1075 | fair price |
| June | $ 937 | $ 1119 | fair price |
| July | $ 1112 | $ 1292 | high price |
| August | $ 947 | $ 1109 | fair price |
| September | $ 990 | $ 1206 | fair price |
| October | $ 935 | $ 1094 | fair price |
| November | $ 773 | $ 939 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1081 | $ 1268 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Istanbul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul range from $660 to $1484. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $660 to $715), 1% at the maximum price (from $1429 to $1484). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1045 to $1099 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Istanbul flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Istanbul airport: China Eastern, Thai Airways, China Southern, Jetstar, Turkish Airlines, Scoot, Air China, Etihad Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Airasia X, Malindo Air, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Emirates and Cebu Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 63150 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Melbourne->Istanbul route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Istanbul flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $8. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to Melbourne departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $11. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a thursday may cost you an additional $24.
Top prices Melbourne-Istanbul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 06-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 763 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 04-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 05-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 674 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 06-08 to 13-08-2025 | $ 768 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 08-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 771 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 07-11 to 14-11-2025 | $ 731 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 08-11 to 15-11-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 15-11 to 28-11-2025 | $ 759 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 17-11 to 28-11-2025 | $ 734 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 19-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 732 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Istanbul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Istanbul, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1019 $, which is a saving of 113 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (416 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1285), 1 to 2 months ($ 1273), 5 to 6 months ($ 1254), 9 to 10 months ($ 1250) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 927 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 964), 2 to 3 months ($ 968), 3 to 4 months ($ 980), 4 to 5 months ($ 995), 5 to 6 months ($ 998) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 864 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 919), 1 to 2 months ($ 906), 3 to 4 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 954), 5 to 6 months ($ 976), 6 to 7 months ($ 953) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1013 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1014), 2 to 3 months ($ 1072), 3 to 4 months ($ 1117), 4 to 5 months ($ 1124), 5 to 6 months ($ 1164) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 885 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 887), 2 to 3 months ($ 938), 3 to 4 months ($ 951), 4 to 5 months ($ 982), 5 to 6 months ($ 1039) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 929 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1118), 2 to 3 months ($ 988), 3 to 4 months ($ 1012), 4 to 5 months ($ 1047), 5 to 6 months ($ 1069), 6 to 7 months ($ 1066) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1051 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1091), 1 to 2 months ($ 1165), 3 to 4 months ($ 1107), 4 to 5 months ($ 1249), 5 to 6 months ($ 1290) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 899 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 934), 1 to 2 months ($ 917), 2 to 3 months ($ 960), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 5 to 6 months ($ 1041) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 964 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1077), 2 to 3 months ($ 1050), 3 to 4 months ($ 999), 5 to 6 months ($ 1069), 6 to 7 months ($ 1197), 7 to 8 months ($ 1203) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 936 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1040), 2 to 3 months ($ 945), 3 to 4 months ($ 974), 4 to 5 months ($ 982), 5 to 6 months ($ 952) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 777 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 896), 2 to 3 months ($ 885), 4 to 5 months ($ 877), 5 to 6 months ($ 823), 6 to 7 months ($ 802), 7 to 8 months ($ 874) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1042 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1235), 5 to 6 months ($ 1093), 6 to 7 months ($ 1069), 7 to 8 months ($ 1163), 8 to 9 months ($ 1229) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Melbourne to Istanbul: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1410 $969 to $4188 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 873 $717 to $1402 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1016 $763 to $3008 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1597 $970 to $6533 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 819 $674 to $1204 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1083 $772 to $2986 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1012 $772 to $3152 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 847 $715 to $2926 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1306 $1021 to $4858 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1386 $980 to $4235 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1315 $912 to $3020 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 2107 $927 to $6734 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!