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$213 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Malé

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Cheapest round-trip
$482
Typical prices: $556-$814
Azerbaijan Airlines
Sun 2/22Thu 3/5
IST - MLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,088
Typical prices: $880-$1,119
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/21Mon 1/26
IST - MLE • Non-stop
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Azerbaijan Airlines
Cheapest • from $482 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Malé

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Mar 5
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1:20 pm - 9:45 amIST-MLE
18h 25m1 stop
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11:10 am - 11:55 amMLE-IST
26h 45m1 stop
$482Azerbaijan Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 21
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 9:45 amIST-MLE
33h 20m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 9:25 pmMLE-IST
12h 15m1 stop
$483Azerbaijan Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 9:45 amIST-MLE
33h 20m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 11:55 amMLE-IST
26h 45m1 stop
$484Azerbaijan Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 4
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:45 amIST-MLE
18h 25m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 11:55 amMLE-IST
26h 45m1 stop
$491Azerbaijan Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 21
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:45 amIST-MLE
18h 25m1 stop
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11:10 am - 9:25 pmMLE-IST
12h 15m1 stop
$506Azerbaijan Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:45 amIST-MLE
18h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 11:20 amMLE-IST
17h 15m1 stop
$522Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 9:45 amIST-MLE
33h 20m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 11:20 amMLE-IST
17h 15m1 stop
$523Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
SAUDIA Logo
10:25 pm - 2:00 pmIST-MLE
13h 35m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 10:40 amMLE-IST
21h 15m1 stop
$584SAUDIA
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 9
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2:35 pm - 8:10 amIST-MLE
15h 35m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 6:00 pmMLE-IST
29h 40m1 stop
$656Air Arabia
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
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2:35 pm - 8:10 amIST-MLE
15h 35m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 6:00 pmMLE-IST
29h 40m1 stop
$659Air Arabia
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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 February.

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 Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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 $538 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $828 and $769 respectively.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$213
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% 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 $213 for a one-way ticket and $482 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?

    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 $654 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

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Istanbul to Male

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Male to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Sunday

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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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

10.0 ExcellentRoss, Oct 2025DXB - MEL
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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

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

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.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

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.

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

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

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

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.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

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