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$83+ Cheap flights from Malpensa (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MXP — IST
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milan Malpensa to Istanbul are usually found in March or February, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Malpensa to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Malpensa (MXP) 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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$83
(Connections by easyJet)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less

Good one-way deal

$409 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Malpensa to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malpensa to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/269:45 pm
MXP
-
IST
1 stop9h 45m
Wizz Air
Wed 1/2810:10 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop12h 30m
Wizz Air
Deal found 1/14$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/289:45 pm
MXP
-
IST
1 stop9h 45m
Wizz Air
Sat 3/710:10 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop13h 00m
Wizz Air
Deal found 1/14$172
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/287:35 am
MXP
-
IST
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/76:30 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$177
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:30 am
MXP
-
IST
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/96:30 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$186
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/810:55 am
MXP
-
IST
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/156:30 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$195
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/119:55 pm
MXP
-
IST
1 stop18h 30m
Vueling
Wed 2/187:20 pm
IST
-
MXP
1 stop16h 05m
Vueling
Deal found 1/14$199
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/226:30 am
MXP
-
IST
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/286:30 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$202
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:50 pm
MXP
-
IST
1 stop12h 50m
Vueling
Thu 5/74:35 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop12h 20m
Vueling
Deal found 1/14$203
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/265:50 pm
MXP
-
IST
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2910:40 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/173:55 pm
MXP
-
IST
1 stop10h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/204:30 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop10h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/14$205
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:30 am
MXP
-
IST
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/156:30 am
IST
-
MXP
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$207

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Malpensa to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Malpensa

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sun 4/26

5:50 pm-2:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

10:40 am-12:40 am

1 stop15h 00m

$204

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 2/6

8:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

4:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop18h 05m

$211

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Mon 5/4

9:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

4:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$212

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Mon 6/1

9:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 6/7

4:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$212

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 2/12

8:30 pm-4:10 am

1 stop5h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

5:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop5h 25m

$212

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/19

9:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 5/21

4:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$212

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 4/17

9:25 am-3:40 am

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

4:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 55m

$212

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Mon 5/4

9:25 am-3:40 am

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

4:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$212

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/6

9:00 pm-3:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 5/13

3:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$212

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sat 2/28

7:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$83

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Malpensa 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 Malpensa to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Milan Malpensa Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Milan Malpensa Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milan Malpensa Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milan Malpensa Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Milan Malpensa Airport-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 Malpensa to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Malpensa to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $163). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 MXP to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Malpensa 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 January 15, 2026.

When flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Malpensa to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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 January 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines from Milan Malpensa Airport 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,169 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,169 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,169 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    A quick flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 18h 20m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $211. There are 1044 mi between Milan Malpensa Airport and Istanbul Airport.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($198), offers the cheapest pricing from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider Royal Jordanian (96%), Thai Airways (89%) or Pakistan International Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (Milan Malpensa - Istanbul) can be booked for $158 on average, our data indicates $704 when flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malpensa 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $163). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Malpensa 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 January 15, 2026.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$198Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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