Malé

$278+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MLE
Jan 19 — Jan 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Male are usually found in February or January, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Malé

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 December 20, 2025.

This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/236:05 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Tue 12/307:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 12/19$728
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:25 pmIST - MLE
1 stop11h 15mSAUDIA
Sat 1/1010:20 amMLE - IST
1 stop12h 50mSAUDIA
Deal found 12/19$821
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:40 pmIST - MLE
2 stops15h 35mflydubai
Tue 12/3011:30 pmMLE - IST
1 stop20h 10mflydubai
Deal found 12/19$1,003
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/276:05 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Sat 1/107:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 12/20$1,007
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:05 pmIST - MLE
2 stops23h 15mEmirates
Tue 12/3011:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/20$1,107
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:55 amIST - MLE
2 stops32h 20mflydubai
Sat 1/108:15 amMLE - IST
2 stops42h 40mflydubai
Deal found 12/19$1,178
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:35 amIST - MLE
Nonstop8h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/309:15 amMLE - IST
Nonstop8h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,192

Find 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 December 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$638
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$278
(Centrum Air)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$738
Provider with most accurate pricing for Istanbul-Male flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Istanbul-Male flights.
From Istanbul to Male
One-way flight from Istanbul to Male
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Malé

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

2:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

Male

Tue 5/12

2:20 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$642

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop15h 35m

Male

Tue 2/17

2:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$642

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop15h 35m

Male

Wed 2/11

2:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$642

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Tue 4/7

2:10 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Male

Tue 4/14

2:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$642

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sat 2/21

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop15h 35m

Male

Thu 3/5

9:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$648

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

2:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Male

Sat 2/14

9:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$648

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop15h 35m

Male

Tue 2/24

2:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$672

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sun 2/22

6:05 am-6:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Male

Thu 2/26

6:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

$726

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

6:05 am-6:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Male

Sun 1/18

7:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$727

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

1:10 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 55m

$278

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/19

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Malé

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 Istanbul to Malé in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice 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 Istanbul Airport-Malé flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Malé flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Malé flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Istanbul Airport-Malé 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 Istanbul to Malé

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé, you should look to book at least 67 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé (average of $449). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 December 20, 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 39% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Malé?

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 December 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air Arabia, and Qatar 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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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 1 inbound flight from Istanbul per day.

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

    Airlines like Air Arabia fly from Istanbul Airport to Malé in about 15h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Istanbul Airport to Malé is about 3766 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Malé is SAUDIA. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $371 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Gulf Air and IndiGo, starting at $458 and $511 round-trip. SAUDIA is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Malé one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé are IndiGo ($199), Air Arabia ($271), and Turkish Airlines ($665).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé (average of $449). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 December 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$371Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Gulf AirCheapest$458Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$511Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ArabiaCheapest$517Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$648Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$661Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
flydubaiCheapest$737Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$845Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$850Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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