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

MLA — IST
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Luqa Malta Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or June, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Luqa to Istanbul

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 November 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$795 or less

Good one-way deal

$225 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Luqa Malta Intl-Istanbul flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Luqa Malta Intl to Istanbul.
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Compare providers for flights from Luqa 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 Luqa to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 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 Luqa-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Luqa-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Luqa-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Luqa-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Luqa-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 Luqa to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Luqa with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 21, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Luqa to Istanbul Airport (average of $91). Flying from Luqa to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 November 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Luqa to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

The best insider tips for Luqa to Istanbul Airport flights

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IndiGo

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Turkish Airlines' Economy offers 30-inch legroom, power units, and USB ports for added comfort.


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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 November 25, 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
4,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

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
4,059 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

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 Luqa 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 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 4 outbound flights 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 ($182), and Turkish Airlines ($205) offers the cheapest pricing from Luqa to Istanbul Airport. KM Malta Airlines is currently priced 33% 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: KM Malta Airlines (75%), Turkish 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Luqa to Istanbul Airport (average of $91). Flying from Luqa to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 November 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KM Malta AirlinesCheapest$182Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$205Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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