Best Price
China Eastern Airlines
1 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Melbourne
1d 16h 30m
1 stop
IST–MEL
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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Melbourne
- Lowest recent price A$830
- Direct flight duration 18 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports AVV / MEB / MEL
- Best days to book Wednesday, Monday
- Average over the last 30 days A$840
Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Melbourne
China Eastern Airlines
2 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – Melbourne
1d 16h 30m
1 stop
IST–MEL
China Eastern Airlines
20 Nov, Fri
Istanbul – Melbourne
1d 16h 30m
1 stop
IST–MEL
China Eastern Airlines
18 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Melbourne
1d 12h 25m
1 stop
IST–MEL
China Eastern Airlines
11 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Melbourne
1d 16h 30m
1 stop
IST–MEL
China Eastern Airlines
30 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – Melbourne
1d 12h 25m
1 stop
IST–MEL
China Southern Airlines
8 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Melbourne
23h 5m
1 stop
IST–MEL
China Southern Airlines
23 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – Melbourne
23h 5m
1 stop
IST–MEL
China Southern Airlines
25 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Melbourne
1d 8h 25m
1 stop
IST–MEL
Last update: 25 October 2026 01:08
Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Melbourne Flights
Cheapest Day1 November Sunday
Best Price
A$830
Average Price
A$934
A$1,074
A$830
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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.
Havabus
Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.
Marmaray
The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Bus
The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.
Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metro
Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.
Rental Cars
The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.
Airport Information
Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products.
Istanbul Airport
You can reach the airport from across Istanbul by metro, bus, Havaist shuttle, taxi, rental car, or private transfer. Public transportation may require an additional connection.
MetroTake the M11 metro line from Gayrettepe to the airport. Gayrettepe is one of Istanbul’s main transfer points, and the trip takes about 30 minutes. From Halkalı, the M11 also runs to the airport. Check the TCDD Taşımacılık timetable for current service hours, especially for late-night or early-morning trips.
- Stops after Gayrettepe: Kağıthane, Üniversite-Hasdal, Kemerburgaz, Göktürk, and İhsaniye
- Reach Gayrettepe on the M2 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line, or connect from the Metrobus at Zincirlikuyu
- Reach Halkalı on Marmaray
Take an İETT bus to the airport from Mahmutbey, Mecidiyeköy, Halkalı, Arnavutköy, or Sarıyer. Traffic gets heavy during rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so leave extra time.
- Lines: H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8
Havaist shuttles take you to the airport from more than 10 points across the city. Fares and accepted payment methods depend on the route, so check the Havaist website or app for timetables and current details.
- Departure points include Sultanahmet, Taksim, Aksaray, Kadıköy, Bakırköy, Esenler Bus Terminal, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri, Arnavutköy, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport
You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All taxis charge by meter, and you pay any bridge and toll road fees along the route.
Car RentalIf you’re renting a car, check with your rental company whether you can return it at the airport.
TransferA private transfer takes you from your chosen location in Istanbul to the airport in comfort. It generally costs more than public transportation, so you may want to share the ride with friends. Book in advance to secure your pickup time.
Transportation to Melbourne City Center from Airport
Avalon Airport
Melbourne International Airport is 25 kilometers from the city center. You can reach Melbourne with a connected flight from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi.
Commuting with public transportation is very easy in Melbourne, as the system is operating very regularly. From Melbourne Airport you can reach the city center by bus, taxi, or renting a car.
Airport Services
There is a 24 hour public shuttle service from the airport to the city center. You can easily reach the city center with these cars departing every 10 minutes from the stops at the terminal exit.
Bus
You can use public buses that operate 24 hours a day to reach the city center. The buses depart on time and thus prevent you from wasting time. The buses carry the name of the region. To get to the city center you can take the buses to Metropolitan, Eastside, Tullamarine.
Taxi
Taxi is another option to reach the city. By choosing taking a taxi you can reach the city quickly and comfortably. But it is more expensive than other options. You also need to make a prepayment if you plan to use the taxi at night hours (10 pm to 5 am). It is useful to know that.
Car Rental
You can rent the car you want from companies like Avis, Budget,and Europcar. You can rent your car with or without driver. If you want to earn time, you can rent your car online before your journey starts. Doing this would also avoid any problems at the airport.
Melbourne Airport
The passengers arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can easily get to the city center from the airport by using public transportation vehicles or a taxi. You can also rent a car from the car rental offices located in the terminal or reach the city center by taking a taxi just in front of the airport. SkyBus express buses are another comfortable, affordable and fast option to consider as an alternative to taxi, car rental or public buses.
One of the easiest and most comfortable ways to get to the center from the airport is taxi which you can find at the exits of all terminals of Melbourne Airport. Airport taxi fares may vary depending on the day, time and route you are traveling to. You can also benefit from different taxi pricing by making a reservation in advance. When you get on the taxi, you can demand a taxi receipt from the driver at the end of your journey. In this way, you can easily get in contact with the driver if you forget something in the taxi. You can make the payment for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport taxis in cash or by credit and debit card. If you are planning to use your credit card or bank card in the city, you can contact your bank to bring them into use. You can also rent a taxi by making a reservation in advance. In this way, especially if you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, you can make a significant amount of profit.
SkyBus
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport you can directly get to the center using SkyBus services. These buses depart from in front of the airport terminal and carry passengers to many points in Melbourne city center. You can travel to the city center with these buses carrying passengers for 24 hours a day including official holidays. You can also travel in St Kilda direction from the morning to the evening. You can buy your ticket as one way or roundtrip, but if you are traveling with your family, you can buy family tickets also covering children.
Car Rental
You can get to the city center by renting a car from the Melbourne Airport in a very comfortable way. You can quickly rent your car from the car rental offices such as AVIS, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Redspot located on the first floor of the airport. If you would like to make a reservation in advance for renting a car, you can contact AVIS from outside of Australia by dialing +61 3 9338 1800 or you can get in contact with Budget by dialing +61 3 9241 6366. If you want to prefer other companies, you can contact Europcar by calling 1300 13 13 90 or Hertz by calling +61 3 9338 4044 for getting information about renting procedures and make your reservation. In order to rent your car without having any problem, it is enough to have your international driver's license and travel documents with you. Please note that you may need to make a reservation in advance to rent a car during the summer months and other crowded seasons.
Bus
Passengers who want to come to the center from the airport by using a more economical and affordable vehicle can use public buses. The bus route 901, which you get on from the stops near the terminal, is carrying passengers in the direction of Frankston. You can call the number 1800 800 007 to get information about bus routes 478, 479 and 482 departing from the stops outside the terminal T4. By calling this number, you can get information about the buses that you can use to get to the city center from the Melbourne Airport.
Helicopter
There is also a chance to come from the airport to the city center of by renting a helicopter. The helicopters carry their passengers from the airport to many destinations in Melbourne city center and throughout Victoria. For helicopters with which you can travel quickly and without being caught in traffic you can make a reservation for helicopter transfer after getting information from the number +613 8587 9700. The amount you will pay for this service is higher when compared to many other vehicles, but you can consider helicopter transfer as the fastest and most enjoyable travel.
Melbourne Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Istanbul-Melbourne flights?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Istanbul-Melbourne flights?
When you search for Istanbul-Melbourne flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Melbourne flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Melbourne flights?
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Melbourne flights?
For Istanbul-Melbourne flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Melbourne Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Melbourne and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Melbourne and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Istanbul-Melbourne is 14636 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 18 hour 10 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Melbourne flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Melbourne flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Melbourne flights is Thursday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Melbourne?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Melbourne?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Airasia X, Emirates, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Melbourne.
Istanbul-Melbourne: which airline is better value on this route?
Istanbul-Melbourne: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Sichuan Airlines starts from approximately A$723.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Emirates | A$992 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment |
 China Eastern Airlines | A$791 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage |
 Qatar Airways | A$892 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage |
 Thai Airways Intl | A$954 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Etihad Airways | A$995 | No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece handbag / Complimentary Refreshments |
 China Southern Airlines | A$861 | — |
 Airasia X | A$792 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage |
 Turkish Airlines | A$921 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Sichuan Airlines | A$723 | — |
Last update: 15.10.2026
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