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$258+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE)

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MLE
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Male are usually found in June or May, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE). 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 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$605
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$699
From Istanbul to Male
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/288:55 pmIST - MLE
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/412:45 pmMLE - IST
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$605
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/284:20 pmIST - MLE
1 stop12h 15mGulf Air
Tue 11/47:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop12h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 9/13$607
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:00 pmIST - MLE
1 stop33h 00mIndiGo
Wed 9/2410:25 pmMLE - IST
1 stop15h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12$611
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:05 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Wed 11/127:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop12h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 9/14$613
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:45 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 45mGulf Air
Sun 10/57:25 pmMLE - IST
1 stop21h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 9/13$616
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:30 amIST - MLE
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/2412:45 pmMLE - IST
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$621
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/194:25 pmIST - MLE
1 stop19h 35mSAUDIA
Fri 10/243:25 pmMLE - IST
1 stop25h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 9/14$623
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:05 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Mon 11/247:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 9/13$625
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:25 amIST - MLE
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/109:35 amMLE - IST
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12$626
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:05 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Mon 11/107:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop12h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 9/13$630
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:05 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Tue 11/257:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop12h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 9/14$635

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Malé 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Malé

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Mon 11/17

6:05 am-6:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Male

Tue 11/25

7:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop12h 20m

$635

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

4:20 pm-6:35 am

1 stop12h 15m

Male

Thu 3/12

6:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

$644

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

6:05 am-6:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Male

Fri 3/6

6:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

$654

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Fri 9/26

2:10 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Male

Tue 9/30

2:20 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$674

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

6:05 am-6:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Male

Thu 3/5

6:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

$695

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sun 10/19

5:45 am-6:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Male

Wed 10/22

7:25 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$716

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sun 11/30

2:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Male

Fri 12/5

11:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$721

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sun 10/19

5:45 am-6:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Male

Sun 10/26

7:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$725

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Fri 11/7

2:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Male

Thu 11/13

11:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$733

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sun 11/16

2:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Male

Mon 11/24

11:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$742

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Malé

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé (average of $1,243). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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 IST to MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Malé is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Istanbul Airport to Malé to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
209 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Malé. 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 into for flights to Malé from Istanbul?

    Male (MLE), located 1.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Malé. 9 airlines have flights to Male from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Male should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé?

    Airlines like Gulf Air and Air Arabia fly from Istanbul Airport to Malé in about 12h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 30m. The distance from Istanbul Airport to Malé is about 3766 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Malé is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $222 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SAUDIA and Gulf Air, starting at $371 and $458 round-trip. Etihad Airways is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé (average of $1,243). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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 9 airlines flying from Istanbul to Malé

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Malé. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$222Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$371Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Gulf AirCheapest$458Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$511Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ArabiaCheapest$539Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$661Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
flydubaiCheapest$737Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$783Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$850Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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