Find Cheap Flights from Malé to Istanbul (MLE - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Malé to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$678	Saudia 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Istanbul is currently $678
Cheapest one-way flight	$431	Air Arabia 1 stop 31 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Malé to Istanbul is currently $431
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,327	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 9 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Malé to Istanbul is currently $1,327
Last-minute weekend getaway	$988	flydubai 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Malé to Istanbul is currently $988
Cheapest business class flights	$1,479	Saudia 1 stop 14 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Tue, Jul 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Malé to Istanbul is currently $1,479

Fastest flight	8 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Malé to Istanbul takes 8 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Malé to Istanbul is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $560–770
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $670–800

Popular airlines from Malé to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,327

Typical price: $1,500–2,600

5 weekly nonstop flights

MLE - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $879

Typical price: $760–1,100

20 weekly connecting flights

MLE - IST Every day
Emirates

from $820

Typical price: $790–920

20 weekly connecting flights

MLE - IST Every day
Etihad

from $809

Typical price: $800–1,400

11 weekly connecting flights

MLE - IST Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
flydubai

from $982

Typical price: $670–930

9 weekly connecting flights

MLE - IST Every Thu, Sat, Sun
British Airways

from $1,787

Typical price: $1,550–2,650

9 weekly connecting flights

MLE - IST Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Malé

Velana International Airport (MLE)

Malé Maldives 14 min 1 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Malé to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Malé to Istanbul are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $560 to $770.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $678. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $431.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Malé to Istanbul is $1,327, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Malé to Istanbul is $879, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Malé to Istanbul is $820, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Malé to Istanbul is $809, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Malé to Istanbul is $982, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Malé to Istanbul is $1,787, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Istanbul starts at $678 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $431 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

8 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Malé to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Malé to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Malé to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Malé to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Malé to Istanbul are:

Emirates offers 20 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Etihad offers 11 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
flydubai offers 9 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
British Airways offers 9 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Malé and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $678. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $431.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Malé to Istanbul is $1,327, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Malé to Istanbul is $879, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Malé to Istanbul is $820, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Malé to Istanbul is $809, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Malé to Istanbul is $982, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Malé to Istanbul is $1,787, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Malé to Istanbul.

There are 5 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Malé to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Malé and Istanbul at price $988 is offered by flydubai from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Malé to Istanbul.

There are 5 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Malé to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Malé to Istanbul are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Malé and Istanbul start at $1,327 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 15 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Malé to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Malé and Istanbul start at $1,479 from Sun, Jul 12 to Tue, Jul 28 with Saudia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Malé and Istanbul start at $678 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 21.

To book business class trips from Malé to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Malé and Istanbul starts at $988 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with flydubai.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Malé and Istanbul at price $988 is offered by flydubai from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

To find last-minute flight deals from Malé to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.