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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$550	Air Arabia 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Nov 29 — Fri, Dec 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $550
Cheapest one-way flight	$264	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 19 hr Wed, Jan 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $264
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,021	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 8 hr Sun, Feb 1 — Tue, Feb 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $1,021
Last-minute weekend getaway	$523	Air Arabia 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Malé is currently $523
Cheapest business class flights	$2,282	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Feb 13 — Thu, Feb 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $2,282

Fastest flight	7 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Malé takes 7 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Malé is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $430–580
October Most expensive	Typical prices: $600–720

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Malé

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,021

Typical price: $970–1,750

7 weekly nonstop flights

IST - MLE Every day
Emirates

from $962

Typical price: $850–1,100

70 weekly connecting flights

IST - MLE Every day
flydubai

from $727

Typical price: $650–820

68 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - MLE Every day
Qatar Airways

from $851

Typical price: $730–930

52 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - MLE Every day
Air Arabia

from $550

Typical price: $570–870

34 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - MLE Every day
British Airways

from $1,354

Typical price: $1,250–3,000

20 weekly connecting flights

IST - MLE Every day

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 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 34 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Malé

Velana International Airport (MLE)

Malé Maldives 14 min 1 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Malé

When are the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $430 to $580.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $550. The cheapest one-way flight was with Azerbaijan Airlines from $264.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,021, flying from Feb 1 to Feb 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Malé is $962, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Malé is $727, flying from Nov 17 to Nov 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $851, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 22.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Malé is $550, flying from Nov 29 to Dec 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,354, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 18.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé starts at $550 from Sat, Nov 29 to Fri, Dec 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $264 and departs on Wed, Jan 21.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Malé?

7 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Malé.

When should you fly to Malé, Maldives?

The weather is warm year-round, by day and at night, with very little seasonal variation in temperature. The sunny dry season (Jan–Mar) is popular with travelers. Tropical rainy season is May–Nov. Parades mark National Day (varies), which celebrates the defeat of a short-lived Portuguese occupation in 1573. Popular public celebrations take place for Independence Day (Jul 26), Republic Day (Nov 11) and Fishermen's Day (Dec).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Istanbul to Malé?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Malé.
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 is the best airline to fly from Istanbul to Malé?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Malé 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 Istanbul to Malé.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 70 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Malé are:

flydubai offers 68 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
Qatar Airways offers 52 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
Air Arabia offers 34 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
British Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $550. The cheapest one-way flight was with Azerbaijan Airlines from $264.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,021, flying from Feb 1 to Feb 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Malé is $962, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Malé is $727, flying from Nov 17 to Nov 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $851, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 22.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Malé is $550, flying from Nov 29 to Dec 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,354, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 18.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Malé?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Malé.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Malé per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Malé at price $523 is offered by Air Arabia from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Malé?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Malé.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Malé per week. Flights are available every day.

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

When are direct flights from Istanbul to Malé available?

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Malé on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Malé start at $1,021 from Sun, Feb 1 to Tue, Feb 10 with Turkish Airlines.

How can I find nonstop flights from Istanbul to Malé?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Malé start at $2,282 from Fri, Feb 13 to Thu, Feb 19 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Malé start at $550 from Sat, Nov 29 to Fri, Dec 5.

How can I book business class trips from Istanbul to Malé?

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Malé, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Istanbul to Malé next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Malé starts at $523 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Air Arabia.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Malé?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Malé at price $523 is offered by Air Arabia from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Malé?

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Malé, 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.