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$115+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MXP — IST
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sat 7/19
Sat 7/26
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 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 July 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Connections by easyJet)

One-way from

$115
(Air Serbia)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$639 or less

Good one-way deal

$326 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 July 14, 2025.

This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Fri 12/55:15 pmMXP - IST
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/104:50 pmIST - MXP
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$198
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:30 amMXP - IST
1 stop4h 25mAir Serbia
Mon 11/175:30 amIST - MXP
1 stop5h 15mAir Serbia
Deal found 7/14$223
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:35 pmMXP - IST
1 stop5h 45mLufthansa
Thu 10/25:55 pmIST - MXP
1 stop6h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/14$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Wed 8/69:45 pmMXP - IST
1 stop9h 45mWizz Air
Sun 8/109:10 amIST - MXP
1 stop15h 30mWizz Air
Deal found 7/13$247
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:55 amMXP - IST
Nonstop3h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/233:45 pmIST - MXP
Nonstop2h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/14$254
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sun 10/510:20 pmMXP - IST
1 stop10h 30mAegean Airlines
Sat 10/114:35 amIST - MXP
1 stop14h 55mAegean Airlines
Deal found 7/14$287
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:40 pmMXP - IST
1 stop20h 00mLOT
Mon 9/157:00 amIST - MXP
1 stop12h 50mLOT
Deal found 7/13$302
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:35 pmMXP - IST
1 stop13h 15mAir France
Sat 11/224:50 amIST - MXP
1 stop16h 00mAir France
Deal found 7/14$309

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 July 14, 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

Fri 12/5

5:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

4:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$198

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 11/14

9:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 11/17

5:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$223

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Tue 9/23

2:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 10/2

5:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$232

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Wed 8/6

9:45 pm-8:30 am

1 stop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 8/10

9:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$247

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/20

6:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 11/23

3:45 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$254

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Sun 10/5

10:20 pm-9:50 am

1 stop10h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 10/11

4:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$287

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Fri 9/12

7:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$302

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/20

12:35 pm-3:50 am

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 11/22

4:50 am-6:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$309

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Thu 10/2

9:25 am-3:30 am

1 stop17h 05m

$115

MilanIstanbul

MXP - IST

MXPIST

Milan Malpensa

Tue 8/5

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$120

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Best time to book a flight from Malpensa to Istanbul

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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 July 11, 2025.

Booking 60 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 July 14, 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 14% 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 July 13, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Malpensa to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

The most flights from MXP to IST are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 July 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, LOT, and Air France 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.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
766 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
766 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
766 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
LOT
7.6
Good
1,099 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
766 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Air France
7.5
Good
1,466 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
766 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
766 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,205 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
766 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Air Serbia ($223), Lufthansa ($232), and Wizz Air ($247) offers the cheapest pricing from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport. Air Serbia is priced at 29% 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 $115 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Wizz Air from $120 and Turkish Airlines from $160 one-way.

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

    Consider Thai Airways (90%), RwandAir (90%) or Royal Jordanian (88%) 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 $251 on average our data indicates $1,524 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 airline flying from Malpensa to Istanbul

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$198Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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