Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $1,042 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 $671 and an overall rating of 7.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Istanbul to Malé take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Istanbul generally make it to Malé in 8h 10m. The flying distance between the two cities is 3,766 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Malé per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Malé, with an average flight time of 8h 10m. The most common departure time is 2:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 6 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 33% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé was $247 for a one-way ticket and $594 for a round-trip.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 2:10 am and will be landing in Malé at 12:20 pm.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé jets off at 8:20 pm and lands at 6:30 am.

Question 10

Which airlines fly non-stop between Istanbul Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Istanbul Airport to Malé direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $907.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Istanbul Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Istanbul Airport to Malé direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $907.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé is June, where tickets cost $619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $786 and $781 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé is June, where tickets cost $619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $786 and $781 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Baku (GYD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $559.

Question 22

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Sharjah (SHJ) is the top choice – 41% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Istanbul to Malé picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 23

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Doha (DOH) often has the shortest layovers from Istanbul to Malé, with an average of 2h 16m.

Question 24

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Doha (DOH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 9h 50m.

Question 25

How often are flights from Istanbul to Malé delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Malé historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 130 minutes.

Question 26

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Malé flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 27

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 28

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Malé flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 29

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Istanbul to Malé were found on Etihad Airways ($594) and IndiGo ($595).

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Istanbul to Malé were found on Etihad Airways ($594) and IndiGo ($595).

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

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 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

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 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $776 on average.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $776 on average.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Malé from Istanbul Airport usually cost between $390 and $826 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $594 on Etihad Airways (Oct 1-Oct 5).

Question 38

What are the most popular airlines flying to Malé?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Malé is Air Arabia, followed by Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines.

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