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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Malé and Istanbul Airport.

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

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 Malé to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $491 round-trip via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared to $1,246 for nonstop.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Malé to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $706 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $805, a difference of $99. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Malé to Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 4:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 6:49 am.

The flight takes about 8h 29m.

A nonstop flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport takes 8h 29m, 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 Malé to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $446, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 25m, compared with 12h 01m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 14h 07m via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD).

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Malé to Istanbul Airport range from $694 to $815, with an average of $778 over the past 12 months. Anything below $694 counts as a good deal.