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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£462
Typical prices: £451-£590
IndiGo
Tue 22/12Tue 5/1
MLE - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£739
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/10Tue 27/10
MLE - IST • Direct
Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 8h 20m
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Top stopover airports
Jeddah (JED)
Cheapest • Avg £350 (return)
Dubai (DXB)
Shortest trip • 11h 28m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 38% price drop
January
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Cheap Flights from Malé to Istanbul (MLE-IST)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Malé to Istanbul

Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
IndiGo Logo
09:15 - 18:30MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
11h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
12:45 - 15:45IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
25h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£462IndiGo
Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Air Arabia Logo
11:15 - 13:20MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
28h 05m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
14:05 - 08:10IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
16h 05m1 stop Sharjah
£524Air Arabia
Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:30MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
27h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 07:25IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
14h 55m2 stops Kuwait City Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£598Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Emirates Logo
09:15 - 00:50MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
17h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 21:20IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
26h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£623Emirates
Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 14:25MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
24h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
20:05 - 21:20IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
23h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£624Emirates
Sun, 21 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 14:25MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
24h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
01:55 - 21:20IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
17h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£624Emirates
Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 17:35MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
27h 10m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:40 - 14:55IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
13h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
£624Emirates
Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:30MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
27h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 13:50IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
19h 30m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Dammam King Fahad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£630Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan
Oman Air Logo
21:05 - 06:55MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
35h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
18:30 - 08:25IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
35h 55m2 stops Muscat Seeb Doha Hamad Intl
£717Oman Air
Mon, 21 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Oman Air Logo
21:05 - 17:40MLE  Male-IST Istanbul
22h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
01:20 - 14:50IST  Istanbul-MLE Male
35h 30m2 stops Muscat Seeb Doha Hamad Intl
£732Oman Air
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Malé to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Malé to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Malé usually cost between £485 and £620 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £462 on IndiGo (22 Dec–5 Jan).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £613 and £611 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Malé to Istanbul Airport

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£304
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Malé to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Malé to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Malé to Istanbul Airport flights

  • How many flights are there between Malé and Istanbul Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Malé and lands in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 20m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 5 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport was £304 for a one-way ticket and £462 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Malé to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Malé and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    You can catch a direct flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Malé to Istanbul, Emirates or Air Arabia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Malé to Istanbul are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of £588 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £532 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Malé is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Malé with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Malé up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Male Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Male to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Male

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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