Direct flights from Istanbul to Malé IST → MLE

Turkish Airlines flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE), daily. The flight takes about 8h 17m and covers 3,769 miles (6,065 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $1287, with recent bookable fares from $848. Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 69 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$848
Typical
$1,287
Most expensive
$1,925

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in October rather than September typically saves $497 on IST → MLE.

  • Sep 2026 $1721
  • Oct 2026 $1224
  • Nov 2026 $1287

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $1322
  • 10–16 nights $1241
  • 17+ nights $1114

Staying 17+ nights typically costs $208 less than 6–9 nights.

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Cheapest combos

Turkish Best
Wed Oct 14 20:20 → 06:30
Wed Nov 4 09:00 → 15:30 21 nights
$848 Book →
Turkish
Thu Oct 29 02:35 → 12:35
Fri Nov 20 09:00 → 15:30 22 nights
$1,031 Book →
Turkish
Mon Nov 16 02:35 → 12:35
Tue Nov 24 09:00 → 15:30 8 nights
$1,031 Book →

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 6 flights per week · Updated 51d ago

Turkish Airlines
6 flights per week
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
02:10 → 12:20
Wed
20:20 → 06:30

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IST → IKA Tehran 7 airlines IST → MJI Tripoli 5 airlines IST → BEG Belgrade 2 airlines IST → FRA Frankfurt-am-Main 2 airlines IST → MAD Madrid 2 airlines IST → RUH Riyadh 4 airlines IST → RMO Chişinău 3 airlines IST → BCN Barcelona 2 airlines

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Malé?

Yes, Turkish Airlines operates nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE).

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Malé?

Turkish Airlines operates nonstop flights from Istanbul to Malé.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Malé?

The nonstop flight from Istanbul to Malé takes ~8h 17m (approximately 6065 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Istanbul to Malé?

Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Malé operate daily — 6 flights per week.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Istanbul to Malé?

Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Istanbul to Malé?

Direct flights from Istanbul to Malé operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Malé?

Round-trip flights from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE) start at $848, with a typical fare around $1287. Based on 69 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Malé?

Across the 3 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Istanbul to Malé, with typical fares around $1224 — versus about $1721 in September 2026, the most expensive.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Istanbul to Malé?

Typical round-trip fares from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $1322, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $1241, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $1114. Medians from 69 recent fare combinations.

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