Cheap flights from Malta to Istanbul from £86

Cheap flights from Malta to Istanbul from £86

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Fri, Aug 21
Malta MLAIstanbul SAW

£86
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Thu, Aug 20
Malta MLAIstanbul IST

£106
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Fri, Aug 14
Malta MLAIstanbul SAW

£109
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Thu, Aug 13
Malta MLAIstanbul IST

£112
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Sun, Aug 9
Malta MLAIstanbul SAW

£119
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Mon, Aug 10
Malta MLAIstanbul SAW

£122
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Fri, Aug 21 – Fri, Aug 28
Malta MLAIstanbul SAW

£163
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Thu, Aug 20 – Fri, Aug 28
Malta MLAIstanbul SAW

£192
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Fri, Aug 21 – Mon, Aug 24
Malta MLAIstanbul IST

£195
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Thu, Aug 13 – Mon, Aug 17
Malta MLAIstanbul IST

£195
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Thu, Aug 13 – Wed, Aug 19
Malta MLAIstanbul IST

£197
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Fri, Aug 14 – Mon, Aug 17
Malta MLAIstanbul IST

£197
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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
Malta International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
380
Flight distance
1378 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
2223322
22233---2
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
3223222
3221---------
Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
3223322
1------11------
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
3223322
1------11------
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Malta to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KM Malta AirlinesAMCKMNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo

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
18 Jul
30°C23°C
25 Jul
31°C22°C
Sunday
19 Jul
29°C22°C
26 Jul
27°C23°C
Monday
20 Jul
30°C22°C
27 Jul
36%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
31°C22°C
28 Jul
30°C23°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
33°C23°C
29 Jul
30°C22°C
Thursday
23 Jul
18%
26°C22°C
30 Jul
29°C23°C
Friday
24 Jul
28°C22°C
31 Jul
30°C24°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Malta and Istanbul is 1378 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, and Lufthansa. Malta and Istanbul have 380 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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