IST - MLE

$247 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Malé

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Malé departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$572
Typical prices: $836-$567
IndiGo
Tue 6/2Thu 6/11
IST - MLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$915
Typical prices: $1,337-$977
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/26Tue 11/3
IST - MLE • Non-stop
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Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 8h 10m
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Cheapest • Avg $559 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 59m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Malé (IST-MLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Malé that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Malé

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 11
IndiGo Logo
6:05 pm - 1:10 pm
IST
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MLE
17h 05m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
2:10 pm - 12:30 pm
MLE
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IST
24h 20m
1 stop
$572IndiGo
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
IndiGo Logo
6:05 pm - 1:10 pm
IST
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MLE
17h 05m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
2:10 pm - 12:30 pm
MLE
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IST
24h 20m
1 stop
$573IndiGo
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 7:35 am
IST
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MLE
15h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 1:05 pm
MLE
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IST
29h 15m
1 stop
$588Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 1:50 pm
IST
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MLE
21h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:35 am - 12:55 pm
MLE
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IST
29h 20m
1 stop
$590Etihad Airways
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 21
IndiGo Logo
6:05 pm - 1:10 pm
IST
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MLE
17h 05m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
2:10 pm - 12:30 pm
MLE
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IST
24h 20m
1 stop
$592IndiGo
Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 9
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 1:45 pm
IST
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MLE
21h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 1:05 pm
MLE
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IST
19h 35m
1 stop
$596Etihad Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Thu, Jul 2
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 5:15 am
IST
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MLE
13h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 1:05 pm
MLE
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IST
19h 35m
1 stop
$601Etihad Airways
Sat, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 15
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 5:15 am
IST
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MLE
13h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
28h 45m
1 stop
$609Etihad Airways
Thu, May 28 - Fri, Jun 5
SAUDIA Logo
3:25 pm - 2:00 pm
IST
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MLE
20h 35m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
8:50 pm - 10:55 am
MLE
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IST
16h 05m
1 stop
$618SAUDIA
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 6
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 5:15 am
IST
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MLE
13h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 1:05 pm
MLE
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IST
29h 15m
1 stop
$619Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Malé flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Malé?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to Malé, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé is June, where tickets cost $645 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $790 and $774 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Malé?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $857, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$247
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Malé 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 Istanbul to Malé flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé was $247 for a one-way ticket and $572 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Malé?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Malé from Istanbul.

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

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Malé flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Malé?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Malé, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Malé are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of $1,019 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 $641 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Istanbul to Malé.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Malé with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and MLE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Malé from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,066 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Malé?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Male.
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Direct departures

Istanbul to Male

Monday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Male to Istanbul

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Malé

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Malé. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Malé? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air ArabiaOverall score based on 56 reviews
6.9Food
7.5Comfort
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
5.7Entertainment
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

8.0 ExcellentKrzysztof, Jan 2026
SHJ - BKK
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

Flight canceled by JetBlue for no reason. No good alternatives provided.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

The service was good but the food was a NO

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

Seats paid for in advance. Seat assignments changed by kayak 3rd party. Seats then changed again by Turkish airlines at the gate. Family seated on opposite sides of the plane yet money taken for seat assignments that were not honored.

The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

Excellent service. Friendly and attentive flight attendants, can lay back in business class and be pretty comfortable, and delicious food. Flight on time departing and arriving.

Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had to wait 8 hours for the next flight. They provided me with no food no water. Completely ridiculous!!! Never fly on this airline.

I will say the same as my previous comment. Great job over all! From 1-10, ten be the best… I will give 9!

Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

It was very good excitement. We Enjoy everything except the food

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

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