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 $ 1273 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1086 (in november) and $ 1582 (in december), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 310 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1021 to $1075 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Istanbul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64037 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1086, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1273). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1582).
Flight Melbourne-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1318 | $ 1511 | high price |
| February | $ 1044 | $ 1194 | good price |
| March | $ 974 | $ 1127 | good price |
| April | $ 1074 | $ 1277 | fair price |
| May | $ 1005 | $ 1156 | good price |
| June | $ 1057 | $ 1260 | fair price |
| July | $ 1214 | $ 1390 | fair price |
| August | $ 1080 | $ 1220 | fair price |
| September | $ 1092 | $ 1274 | fair price |
| October | $ 1040 | $ 1186 | good price |
| November | $ 965 | $ 1086 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1347 | $ 1582 the most expensive | very 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 $645 to $1720. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $699), 1% at the maximum price (from $1666 to $1720). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1129 to $1182 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Istanbul flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Istanbul airport: Thai Airways, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern, Malindo Air, Qantas, Scoot, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Airasia X, Oman Air, Air China, Cebu Pacific and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 64037 flights analyzed in previous years, Thai Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Melbourne->Istanbul route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Istanbul flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $9. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a friday may cost you an additional $31.
Top prices Melbourne-Istanbul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 04-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 595 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 06-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 589 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 18-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 593 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 20-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 593 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 02-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 593 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 11-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 590 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 18-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 574 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 01-11 to 06-11-2024 | $ 574 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 08-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 590 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Istanbul | 13-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 589 | 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 3 to 4 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 tuesday.
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 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1222 $, which is a saving of 51 $ 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 (184 $ 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1295 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1499), 8 to 9 months ($ 1474), 10 to 11 months ($ 1399) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1085 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1092), 2 to 3 months ($ 1145), 4 to 5 months ($ 1089), 5 to 6 months ($ 1136), 6 to 7 months ($ 1129), 7 to 8 months ($ 1185), 8 to 9 months ($ 1191), 9 to 10 months ($ 1192), 10 to 11 months ($ 1147) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1051 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1080), 2 to 3 months ($ 1070), 3 to 4 months ($ 1105), 5 to 6 months ($ 1070) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1272), 3 to 4 months ($ 1268), 4 to 5 months ($ 1271), 5 to 6 months ($ 1246), 8 to 9 months ($ 1233), 9 to 10 months ($ 1258) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1027 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1138), 4 to 5 months ($ 1090), 6 to 7 months ($ 1147) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1148 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1195), 6 to 7 months ($ 1250), 7 to 8 months ($ 1189), 8 to 9 months ($ 1192), 9 to 10 months ($ 1247), 10 to 11 months ($ 1222) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1359), 6 to 7 months ($ 1359), 7 to 8 months ($ 1377), 8 to 9 months ($ 1338), 9 to 10 months ($ 1372) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1095 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1220), 5 to 6 months ($ 1179), 7 to 8 months ($ 1182), 8 to 9 months ($ 1162), 9 to 10 months ($ 1182) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1265), 3 to 4 months ($ 1235), 4 to 5 months ($ 1204), 6 to 7 months ($ 1232), 7 to 8 months ($ 1274), 8 to 9 months ($ 1238) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1016 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1088), 2 to 3 months ($ 1153), 4 to 5 months ($ 1178), 6 to 7 months ($ 1181), 9 to 10 months ($ 1165) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 970 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 983), 2 to 3 months ($ 1030), 3 to 4 months ($ 1057), 8 to 9 months ($ 1008) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1337 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1543), 4 to 5 months ($ 1582), 6 to 7 months ($ 1534), 7 to 8 months ($ 1535), 8 to 9 months ($ 1387), 10 to 11 months ($ 1395) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $13 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 880 $646 to $1092 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 992 $697 to $5035 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1051 $602 to $1308 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 944 $645 to $3048 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 876 $573 to $1356 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 811 $571 to $1230 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 799 $571 to $1180 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1167 $706 to $1485 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1383 $1122 to $4312 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1085 $907 to $1182 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1090 $885 to $1191 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1332 $1077 to $4860 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!