Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Istanbul (IST)
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Visiting from Melbourne to Istanbul
Flight information
Fly Melbourne to Istanbul (MEL to IST)
The approximate time for a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul is 29 hours and 10 minutes, including connection time.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Istanbul Airport (IST) It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city.
Arriving in Istanbul
The helpful staff at Istanbul Airport will be greet you when you land. Once you collect your bags from the arrivals area, there are a number of different transport options available to get you on your way.
Getting into Istanbul from Istanbul Airport
There are multiple transport options available for passengers at Istanbul to get to the city centre safely. Istanbul airport buses run from the airport, while airport taxis are available around the clock reaching the city centre in about 60 minutes. The new metro line also serves Istanbul airport, or you may wish organise a private car or hotel shuttle.
Getting around Istanbul
The best ways to get around Istanbul are the buses, metro and trams, which conveniently cover the tourist attractions. If you're exploring the city centre, it’s easy to do on foot or a combination of the public transport options. The districts of Sultanahmet, Besiktas, and Eminou are the three main areas where tourist attractions reside. You can easily walk between these three districts since they sit next to each other. Trams are simple to use as there are only 3 lines, while the metro is the quickest way to move around to avoid the traffic. Tickets are available from one of the many vending machines at the stations. The hop-on hop-off bus is a convenient way to see the sights or you may wish to join a tour. Uber is a better and safer option than taking a taxi, as you will know the fare before you ride.
Departure information
Fly from Melbourne
Once you’ve got your tickets from Melbourne, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for your flight.
What is the main airport called?
Melbourne Airport. Located 20 km (12.5 miles) from the city centre, Melbourne Domestic Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the main airport serving the state of Victoria. Qantas operates from two terminals in Melbourne T1 - domestic and T2 - international.
Baggage allowance
Passengers on Qantas flights from Melbourne are allocated checked baggage If you need more luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online prior to departure.
Checking in
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Important information
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, PayID or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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