Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is bringing us a business class deal from Sofia to Melbourne starting at €2,396 with a technical stop in Singapore. Departures are available from March to April.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest prices for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner or Turkish Airlines with your selected flight dates. With Turkish Airlines, the prices rise to €3,695
First, you will fly with Turkish Airlines on a Boeing 737 with a 2-2 configuration in the business class, and then continue to Melbourne with a technical stop in Singapore on a Turkish Airlines Boeing 787 with a 1-2-1 business class configuration. During the inbound flight, you will have a long layover at Singapore airport.
Search & Book
This deal doesn’t have an expiration deal but seats are selling fast. A maximum stay of twelve months applies. Departures are available between March and April.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Turkish Airlines’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
This ticket is issued in booking class K. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 37,646 Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 37,646 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 29,849 Award Miles + 680 Points on Miles&More
- 29,149 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 28,349 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 28,236 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 28,236 Award Miles + 18,823 Tier Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 28,236 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 28,236 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 27,313 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 24,471 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 23,529 Award Miles + 2,904 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 23,529 Miles on Asiana Club
- 23,529 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 23,529 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 23,529 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 23,529 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 23,529 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
Destination
Information & Tips for Australia
Australia, also know as ‘Down Under’, is an absolute dream destination because of its distance to Europe and its beautiful countryside. But because it’s so far away, the flights are costly. Nevertheless, there is always Dealz for less than 1.000€.
Best Time to Visit
Australia is a vast country with different climate zones. Summers (November to February) are hot and mostly dry, winters (June to September) are relatively mild.
Entry & Visa
Most European citizens require an eVisa which has to be issued before your arrival. You can apply online, and the process will be free of charge.
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Information & Tips for Melbourne
Although Melbourne is not the capital of Australia, the metropolis with a population of 4.4 million is in constant competition with Sydney for becoming the cultural capital of the country.
From the airport to the city
Depending on the traffic, the journey by Skybus or taxi takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Airport busses cost around 9€, a taxi ride between 35€ – 42€, Uber is slightly cheaper.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are the most suitable periods for tourism thanks to moderate temperatures and right weather conditions.
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