From Melbourne, Gallipoli is a long but rewarding journey to the home of the ANZAC legend. Thousands of Victorians make the trip, especially around ANZAC Day.
Here is how to get from Melbourne to Turkey, how to reach the peninsula and how to plan the trip well.
Flying from Melbourne to Turkey
There are no direct flights to the Gallipoli area, so the journey goes through Istanbul, usually with one connection at a major hub.
Plan for around 20 to 24 hours of total travel and build in recovery time before visiting the battlefields.
Getting from Istanbul to the peninsula
Gallipoli lies about four to five hours south-west of Istanbul by road. A guided day tour is the easiest option, or you can stay overnight near Canakkale.
See our Istanbul to Gallipoli guide for the full breakdown of routes and transport.
Planning an ANZAC trip from Melbourne
For ANZAC Day on 25 April, secure your arrangements early, as demand for places and beds peaks sharply around the commemorations.
Combining Gallipoli with time in Istanbul makes the long-haul flight from Melbourne more worthwhile.
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