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Cheap flights from Luqa (MLA) to Istanbul (IST)

MLA — IST
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Luqa Malta Intl to Istanbul are usually found in June or October, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Luqa (MLA) 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 September 11, 2025.

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$279 or less
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The best insider tips for Luqa to Istanbul Airport flights

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Best time to book a flight from Luqa to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Luqa to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Luqa to Istanbul Airport is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Luqa to Istanbul Airport (average of $916). Flying from Luqa to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 MLA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Luqa 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 September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Luqa to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines from Luqa to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

Related info for your journey

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

    Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Luqa to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Malta Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Luqa airport to Istanbul. It is only a 0.4 mi journey to Malta Intl (MLA) from Luqa’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, KM Malta Airlines ($190), and Turkish Airlines ($248) offers the cheapest pricing from Luqa to Istanbul Airport. KM Malta Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Luqa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (73%), KM Malta Airlines (73%), IndiGo( 70%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Luqa 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 Luqa to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Luqa to Istanbul Airport (average of $916). Flying from Luqa to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 2 airlines flying from Luqa to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Luqa 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KM Malta AirlinesCheapest$190Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$248Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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