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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$1,094 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,094, select.
Istanbul.$1,116 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,116, select.
Istanbul.$1,132 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,132, select.
Istanbul.$1,153 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,153, select.
Istanbul.$1,155 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,155, select.
Istanbul.$1,155 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,155, select.
Istanbul.$1,161 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,161, select.
Istanbul.$1,176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Fri, 20 Jun.Return flight with Scoot and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,176, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from $1,793
May
from $1,210
Jun
from $1,181
Jul
from $1,293
Aug
from $1,242
Sep
from $1,333
Oct
from $1,195
Nov
from $1,116
Dec
from $1,450
Jan
from $1,709
Feb
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Mar
from $1,415

Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul Sabiha.

Melbourne to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,094
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha is $1,094. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,094.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Istanbul Sabiha is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul Sabiha but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul Sabiha.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know

  • Istanbul is eight hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to SAW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEL and SAW:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Currently, $591 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,094. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to SAW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to SAW.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:

Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Istanbul in April.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from MEL to SAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without dropping by Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Istanbul

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