IST - MLE

$329 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 8/6. 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
$545
Typical prices: $628-$856
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/6Sun 4/12
IST - MLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$858
Typical prices: $850-$1,068
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/2Mon 6/8
IST - MLE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 7h 50m
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Cheapest • from $545 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $559 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 01m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 17% 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

Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 12
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1:50 pm - 5:15 am
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MLE
13h 25m
1 stop
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9:50 am - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
28h 45m
1 stop
$545Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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1:50 pm - 7:35 am
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MLE
15h 45m
1 stop
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9:50 am - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
28h 45m
1 stop
$546Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
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1:50 pm - 7:35 am
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MLE
15h 45m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
19h 05m
1 stop
$548Etihad Airways
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20
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1:50 pm - 5:15 am
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MLE
13h 25m
1 stop
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9:10 am - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
29h 25m
1 stop
$550Etihad Airways
Sun, May 10 - Mon, May 18
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1:50 pm - 5:15 am
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MLE
13h 25m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
19h 05m
1 stop
$551Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
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11:35 am - 7:35 am
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MLE
18h 00m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 12:35 pm
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IST
19h 05m
1 stop
$553Etihad Airways
Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 19
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1:50 pm - 1:45 pm
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MLE
21h 55m
1 stop
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9:50 am - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
28h 45m
1 stop
$558Etihad Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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1:50 pm - 1:45 pm
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MLE
21h 55m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
19h 05m
1 stop
$560Etihad Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 30
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1:50 pm - 5:15 am
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MLE
13h 25m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 12:35 pm
MLE
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IST
19h 05m
1 stop
$565Etihad Airways
Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2
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1:50 pm - 5:15 am
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MLE
13h 25m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 1:05 pm
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19h 35m
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$636Etihad 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 April.

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 Saturdays 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 $670 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $791 and $781 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$329
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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 $329 for a one-way ticket and $545 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, Star Alliance, and oneworld 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?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Malé on a daily basis.

  • 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.

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

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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Male to Istanbul

Monday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3543 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
DXB - AMM
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Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

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.

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.

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

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

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

The crew checked the immigration laws very quickly for Russian citizenship and confirmed our FVTF for Singapore for 96 hrs. Thank you.

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

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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