Cheap flights from Malé to Istanbul from £301

Cheap flights from Malé to Istanbul from £301

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Malé MLEIstanbul IST

£301
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£361
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£375
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£388
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£402
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Malé MLEIstanbul IST

£447
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2 stops
Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Malé MLEIstanbul IST

£492
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1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£577
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1 stop
Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£579
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1 stop
Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£579
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1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£585
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1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Malé MLEIstanbul SAW

£587
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Velana International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
6070 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Malé to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
2---22---22
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
2---12222
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
2---22222
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
2---22222
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Malé to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
PegasusPGTPCNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
87%
22°C14°C
23 May
87%
18°C16°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
19°C14°C
24 May
87%
22°C15°C
Monday
18 May
19°C14°C
25 May
22°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
22°C14°C
26 May
24°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
22°C15°C
27 May
25°C18°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
21°C16°C
28 May
89%
22°C17°C
Friday
22 May
78%
18°C16°C
29 May
75%
22°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Malé and Istanbul is 6070 km. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Pegasus, Emirates, and AirAsia. Malé and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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