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	$616	Saudia 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $616
Cheapest one-way flight	$380	Saudia 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jun 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $380
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,042	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 9 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $1,042
Last-minute weekend getaway	$862	Qatar Airways 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Malé is currently $862
Cheapest business class flights	$3,101	Saudia 1 stop 14 hr Sun, Jun 28 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé is currently $3,101

Fastest flight	8 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Malé takes 8 hr 10 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 Istanbul to Malé is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $510–830
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $610–780

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Malé

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,042

Typical price: $1,000–2,000

5 weekly nonstop flights

IST - MLE Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Emirates

from $1,012

Typical price: $890–1,050

32 weekly connecting flights

IST - MLE Every day
Qatar Airways

from $860

Typical price: $750–920

16 weekly connecting flights

IST - MLE Every day
British Airways

from $3,667

Typical price: $1,250–3,900

13 weekly connecting flights

IST - MLE Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Saudia

from $566

Typical price: $630–1,350

11 weekly connecting flights

IST - MLE Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
flydubai

from $953

Typical price: $670–910

10 weekly connecting flights

IST - MLE Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

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

Popular airports near Malé

Velana International Airport (MLE)

Malé Maldives 14 min 1 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Malé

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $510 to $830.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $616. The cheapest one-way flight was with Saudia from $380.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,042, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,012, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $860, flying from Apr 26 to May 4.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $3,667, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Istanbul to Malé is $566, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Malé is $953, flying from Jun 21 to Jun 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé starts at $616 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $380 and departs on Thu, Jun 25.

8 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Malé.

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).

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 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 5 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 32 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Malé are:

Qatar Airways offers 16 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
British Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
Saudia offers 11 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
flydubai offers 10 connecting flights per week. flydubai 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $616. The cheapest one-way flight was with Saudia from $380.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,042, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Malé is $1,012, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $860, flying from Apr 26 to May 4.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Malé is $3,667, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Istanbul to Malé is $566, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Malé is $953, flying from Jun 21 to Jun 29.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Malé.

There are 5 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Malé 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 Istanbul and Malé at price $862 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Malé.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Malé start at $1,042 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2 with Turkish Airlines.

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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Malé start at $3,101 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sun, Jul 5 with Saudia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Malé start at $616 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 19.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Malé starts at $862 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Malé at price $862 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

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.