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Flights from Istanbul to Malé

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE) take about 8h 5m (6,065 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $677 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Malé

Carriers on IST–MLE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Istanbul to Malé fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $677 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $273. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$71030 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines$366 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$70924 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines$276 · 1 stop12 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$6843 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines$275 · 1 stop12 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$71111 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines$276 · 1 stop24 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$6778 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines$273 · 1 stop21 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$67818 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines$296 · 1 stop12 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$7151 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines$358 · 1 stop6 Apr 2027
May 2027$71619 May 2027 · Turkish Airlines$348 · 1 stop4 May 2027
Jun 2027—$362 · 1 stop15 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$71714 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines$370 · 1 stop14 Jul 2027
Aug 2027$7209 Aug 2027 · Turkish Airlines$382 · 1 stop3 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $276 for November 2026, $273 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 10 of 10 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Malé, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Malé flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Malé?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE) takes about 8h 5m, covering 6,065 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Malé by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Velana International Airport is 6,065 km (3,769 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Malé?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–MLE route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Malé cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–MLE was $677 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 8 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Malé?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $273 one-way, against $382 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Malé?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $273 with one stop against $677 nonstop, a saving of $404. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Malé?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Malé visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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