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

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 17:44
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 07:19.

The flight takes about 8h 44m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport.

A direct flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport takes 8h 44m, covering 3,766 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 Malé to Istanbul Airport range from £493 to £613, with an average of £572 over the past 12 months. Anything below £493 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £367 return via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared with £933 for direct.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Malé to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening 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 £416 to £1,357. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Malé to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £330, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £496 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £603, a difference of £107.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Malé and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 38m, compared to 12h 04m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 14h 07m via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• 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.