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Cheapest return fare
$1,349
Typical prices: $1,266-$1,812
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Cheapest direct flights
$1,974
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Shortest trip • 21h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Istanbul (MEL-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Istanbul

Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 18 Oct
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30
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41h 10m
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15:40 - 15:10
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MEL
39h 30m
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$1,349Sichuan Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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19:40 - 08:00
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43h 20m
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15:00 - 14:55
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40h 55m
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$1,350Air China
Mon, 17 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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11:00 - 08:10
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28h 10m
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14:00 - 09:00
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MEL
36h 00m
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$1,353China Eastern
Sat, 15 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:30
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41h 10m
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Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:40 - 14:10
IST
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MEL
39h 30m
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$1,356Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
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20:20 - 06:30
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IST
41h 10m
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15:40 - 14:10
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MEL
39h 30m
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$1,358Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
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20:20 - 06:30
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41h 10m
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39h 30m
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$1,360Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
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20:20 - 06:30
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41h 10m
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15:40 - 14:10
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39h 30m
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$1,362Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
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20:20 - 06:30
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IST
41h 10m
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15:40 - 14:10
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39h 30m
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$1,363Sichuan Airlines
Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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28h 10m
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36h 00m
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$1,366China Eastern
Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
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43h 20m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,481 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,128 and $1,792 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$790
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Are there religious services at the airport?

    At Istanbul Airport (IST), there are over 40 prayer rooms located in the airport that can be freely used by the public. Half of these rooms are designated for men and the other half are for women. The airport mosque is 8,070 metres squared, holding over 6,000 people at a time.

  • Can I hire a car from Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport has a combination of global and local hire companies on the arrivals floor. You can select from a range of companies such as Hertz, Avis, Avec Car Rental, Central, Enterprise, Comet, Goldcar, Europcar, Euronet, Garenta and Green Motion.

  • Is there currency exchange at Istanbul Airport?

    There are six global exchange offices located throughout the airport. Four are in the international terminal, with two before security on Floors D and F and two after security on Floors D and E. There are also two in the domestic terminal, one before security on Floor F and one after security on Floor E.

  • How can I get to Istanbul centre from the airports?

    The best way to reach the centre from Sabiha Gökcen is by taking the Havabus Shuttles. These shuttles drive directly into the tourist centre and cost approximately ₺ 10–15 (A$ 2.40–3.60). When you land at Istanbul Airport, head to the transportation floor on Level 2 from where the Havabus services also depart for a similar fare.

  • Which airport hotels are available at Melbourne Tullamarine?

    If you want to sleep close to the airport but don’t want to splurge too much, you can conveniently stay at the Holiday Inn or ibis Budget Melbourne Airport. Both are within walking distance of the terminal buildings and reasonably priced. For a little more luxury, you can also opt for the PARKROYAL next to the building and the Mantra Tullamarine, which is a little further away but offers shuttle services.

  • Is there a play area at Melbourne Airport for children?

    Children aged 3–11 can benefit from the children’s playground that is located in the post-security area of the International Terminal. Located close to Gate 15b, little feet can lose some of their energy here before it’s time to board.

  • Where is the car hire centre at Istanbul Airport?

    Regardless of whether you booked with Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, or one of the many other car hire providers available at Istanbul Airport, you can find a desk for each in the Arrivals Hall of the main terminal building.

  • Is it better to fly to Sabiha Gökcen or Istanbul Airport?

    Both airports are pretty much equidistant from the city centre, so it depends on which area your hotel is in and whether you prefer to stay on the European or Asian side of the city. Istanbul Airport lies west to the city and Sabiha Gökcen east. By car, it takes about 1h to drive from either airport to the centre.

  • Does Istanbul Airport offer any special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, it does. You will need to contact the airport in advance to arrange your assistance. The services offered include wheelchair assistance; special needs assistance; passport and visa assistance, including fast-track services if necessary; and a private airport transfer service in a minivan with wheelchair accessibility.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Istanbul Airport if we arrive late at night?

    Yes, there are two. YOTEL can only be booked for international flights to or from the airport, and you will find it landside of the airport, near Entrance 7 and check-in counter “R”. You will need to pass through passport control with a valid visa to stay in the hotel. If it turns out that you can’t sleep, it has a 24h gym where you can burn off some of that pent up energy. YOTELAIR is located in the duty-free area of the main terminal departures floor. It has a 24h front desk and a restaurant, on top of the direct access to duty free shopping.

  • What options do I have for lounges before my flight at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport has a number of lounges where you can relax before your flight, and you do not have to be a member of an airline club to access them. You can book in advance or pay on arrival. Within Terminal 2, you can find The House Lounge, where a day ticket will cost you around A$ 80 per person, as well as Marhaba Lounge where you can pay approximately A$ 60 for 4h or A$ 120 for 8h.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport was $790 for a one-way ticket and $1,349 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?

    Melbourne and Istanbul Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul, Emirates or Thai Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Istanbul are Emirates and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,884 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Thai Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,994 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,198 or less one-way and $4,319 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne to Istanbul is a long journey with one layover or more along the way. If you want to start your trip fresh, you can use the public showers at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). There are three shower facilities that are free to use. You can find them in Departures in Terminal Two, near the toilets.
  • After a long flight from Melbourne to Istanbul, you may wish to rest. If you want a short refreshing nap without going to a hotel, you can find both paid and free areas to rest in. The airport provides six free nap zones throughout the terminal, fitting over 250 people in total. There are also iGA Sleepods that provide privacy when sleeping. There are 25 sleeping pods, which you pay a small fee to use.
  • Do you frequently use your technological devices while you travel? At Melbourne International Airport, there are many free mobile charging stations, located both in the domestic and international terminals. If you have forgotten your mobile charger, you can conveniently buy another at the many newsagents around the airport terminals.
  • Istanbul is served by two major airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökcen International Airport (SAW). Istanbul Airport lies on the European side of the city and Sabiha Gökcen on the Asian side.
  • There are one-stop flights going to both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökcen. Airlines that offer one-stop flights between the two cities include Virgin Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways.
  • Before you board your flight from Melbourne to Istanbul, you can enjoy scrumptious snacks, some privacy, and a quiet place to work in one of the open-access lounges at Melbourne Airport. Three lounges are situated in the post-security area of the International Terminal.
  • If you want to buy any last-minute items for your children before the long flight from Melbourne to Istanbul takes off, you can benefit from the many child-friendly stores at the International Terminal of Melbourne Airport. Here you find a Kidzone and an Australian Way, for example.
  • Should you decide to leave your car at home, you can benefit from the Skybus Express City services operating between Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport. For a fare of approximately A$ 20, you don’t have to worry about driving or parking.
  • A broad range of tourism offices await you at Istanbul Airport, so you can ask for assistance when planning your next days in the city. The offices can be found in the Arrivals Area of the terminals.
  • There are 9 infant care rooms at Istanbul Airport (IST) for guests who want to breastfeed or change nappies, and 2 of these are found in Arrivals.
  • Istanbul Airport is approximately 45km from the city centre, and journeys can take between 50min and 1h 40min, depending on traffic. Taxi services costs can vary, while airport taxis may cost around ₺309 (A$ 50), and private shuttle companies can cost up to ₺990 (A$ 160). Havaist Buses can take you to the Sultanahmet, where a lot of Istanbul's most famous buildings are located, for about ₺31 (A$ 5).
  • Istanbul Airport has a total of 44 prayer rooms, with half for men and half for women. There is also a built-in mosque in the airport, where over 6,000 people can worship together.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3613 reviews
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
SYD - CHC
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

My Tv don’t work the whole from Doha to New Delhi. Overnight didn’t work from Bos to Doha and had to eat food without light

Except for the first row in business rest of the seat has less leg space while fully flat

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Check in was quick and gentleman was very nice and friendly, during flight crew members were polite and attentive, food wasn’t as it should’ve been. Entertainment section needed to be updated i.e add new movies

Nothing was good. Everything needs to improve. Everything was abysmal. Needs lots of improvement. The check-in and baggage drop at the New Delhi airport was manned by disrespectful people, horrible experience. We will never travel by Etihad ever again.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

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