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$82+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MXP — IST
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
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 69 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$149
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$82
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$303

Good round-trip deal

$625 or less

Good one-way deal

$409 or less
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:40 pmMXP - IST
1 stop12h 00mFLYONE
Fri 11/2110:40 amIST - MXP
1 stop10h 00mFLYONE
Deal found 10/15$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:50 amMXP - IST
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2410:40 pmIST - MXP
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$150
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:40 pmMXP - IST
1 stop12h 00mFLYONE
Mon 11/1710:40 amIST - MXP
1 stop8h 30mFLYONE
Deal found 10/16$153
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:35 amMXP - IST
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2010:10 amIST - MXP
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:05 amMXP - IST
1 stop21h 30mAegean Airlines
Sun 11/306:30 amIST - MXP
1 stop5h 40mAegean Airlines
Deal found 10/16$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:10 amMXP - IST
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/306:30 amIST - MXP
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$169
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 12/1112:10 pmMXP - IST
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:30 amIST - MXP
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:10 pmMXP - IST
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2110:40 amIST - MXP
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/36:10 pmMXP - IST
1 stop21h 10mFLYONE
Thu 11/67:25 pmIST - MXP
1 stop25h 15mFLYONE
Deal found 10/16$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/308:45 amMXP - IST
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:20 pmIST - MXP
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:45 pmMXP - IST
1 stop9h 45mWizz Air
Wed 11/1910:10 amIST - MXP
1 stop12h 30mWizz Air
Deal found 10/16$193

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 October 16, 2025.
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

Tue 11/18

6:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 11/30

6:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$193

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 2/11

8:30 pm-4:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$221

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sat 12/13

9:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 12/19

4:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop18h 05m

$223

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sat 11/29

2:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 12/6

6:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$224

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/20

9:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 11/23

4:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop18h 05m

$257

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 12/18

9:30 am-4:50 am

1 stop17h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 12/26

4:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$258

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 2/11

6:55 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 2/12

6:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$261

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sat 12/6

6:35 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

12:35 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$266

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/27

11:35 am-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 12/1

6:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$271

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sun 11/16

12:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$82

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/15

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Milan Malpensa Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milan Malpensa Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Malpensa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 October 10, 2025.

Booking 69 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $162). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 October 16, 2025.

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 13% 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 October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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 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
4,009 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,009 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,009 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

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 6h 05m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $224. There are 1044 mi between Milan Malpensa Airport and Istanbul Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($193), 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $103 on Aegean Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include FLYONE from $112 and Air Serbia from $113 one-way.

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

    Consider Thai Airways (93%), Royal Jordanian (88%) or RwandAir (87%) 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 $260. While the most popular route (Milan Malpensa - Istanbul) can be booked for $145 on average, our data indicates $1,031 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $162). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$193Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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