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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Luqa:

• Earliest: departs at 07:55 and lands at 10:31
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:31.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Luqa takes 2h 36m, covering 855 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa range from £181 to £271, with an average of £223 over the past 12 months. Anything below £181 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the £223 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £172 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with £228 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £27–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KM Malta Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Luqa flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £158 to £411. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Luqa route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Luqa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £190 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £275, a difference of £85.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Luqa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• KM Malta Airlines

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 42m, compared to 19h 23m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 29h 52m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Luqa is 2 hours behind Istanbul Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KM Malta Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.