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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Malé.

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $524 round-trip via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared to $1,001 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$26 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 15% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Istanbul Airport to Malé route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 13%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $751 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $858: a $107 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Malé route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Malé flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Malé are National Football Stadium and Presidential Jetty. These are among the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 am and lands at 10:07 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 5:47 am.

The flight takes about 7h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $811. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé takes 7h 57m, 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.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $426, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Malé flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 16m, compared with 13h 46m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 14h 20m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé range from $649 to $962, with an average of $811 over the past 12 months. Anything below $649 counts as a good deal.