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Cheap flights from Malé (MLE) to Istanbul (IST)

MLE — IST
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Male to Istanbul are usually found in July or November, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Malé to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Malé (MLE) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$697

Good one-way deal

$895 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Male-Istanbul flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Male to Istanbul.
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Compare providers for flights from Malé to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Malé to Istanbul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Malé-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Malé-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Malé-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Malé-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Malé-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Malé to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Malé with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Malé to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 3 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport (average of $485). Flying from Malé to Istanbul Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MLE to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Malé to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

When flying from Malé to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 63% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air Arabia, and Qatar Airways from Malé to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,374 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,374 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
51 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,374 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,651 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,374 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
635 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,374 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
flydubai
6.5
Okay
144 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,374 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malé to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Malé to Istanbul?

    Male (MLE), located 1.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Malé to Istanbul. 5 airlines have flights from Male to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Male to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Malé to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $460, SAUDIA will fly you from Malé to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to SAUDIA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Arabia and flydubai - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $544 and $648, respectively. SAUDIA is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malé to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malé to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malé to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malé to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malé to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malé to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Istanbul Airport (average of $485). Flying from Malé to Istanbul Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Malé to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Malé to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$460Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Air ArabiaCheapest$544Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
flydubaiCheapest$648Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$661Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$714Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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