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$238+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — MLE
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Male are usually found in May or April, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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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 diciembre 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$541
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$238
(Kiwi.com)

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May

Average price

$814
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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 diciembre 18, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
vie. 12/206:05 amIST - MLE
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
vie. 12/277:00 pmMLE - IST
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 12/16$733
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/202:35 pmIST - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
sáb. 12/282:20 pmMLE - IST
1 stop29h 30mAir Arabia
Deal found 12/17$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
vie. 12/2010:30 amIST - MLE
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/272:20 pmMLE - IST
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$770
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/178:15 pmIST - MLE
1 stop14h 45mIndiGo
sáb. 12/212:05 pmMLE - IST
1 stop23h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 12/17$789
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
jue. 12/191:50 amIST - MLE
1 stop35h 35mflydubai
jue. 1/910:05 amMLE - IST
1 stop40h 45mflydubai
Deal found 12/17$876
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
jue. 12/2610:25 pmIST - MLE
1 stop13h 35mSAUDIA
vie. 1/33:25 pmMLE - IST
1 stop14h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 12/18$890
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
vie. 12/201:50 pmIST - MLE
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
jue. 12/261:15 amMLE - IST
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,002
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
jue. 12/191:50 amIST - MLE
1 stop11h 40mEmirates
sáb. 12/284:25 pmMLE - IST
2 stops52h 05mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,094
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
sáb. 12/287:35 amIST - MLE
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
sáb. 1/49:00 amMLE - IST
1 stop23h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,177
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/2010:25 pmIST - MLE
2 stops34h 55mAir Astana
sáb. 12/281:40 pmMLE - IST
2 stops33h 45mAir Astana
Deal found 12/17$1,266
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
sáb. 12/282:45 amIST - MLE
Nonstop7h 50mTurkish Airlines
dom. 12/299:50 pmMLE - IST
Nonstop8h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,714
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/192:25 amIST - MLE
2 stops24h 40mKuwait Airways
vie. 12/279:00 amMLE - IST
2 stops29h 45mKuwait Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,349

Find flights from Istanbul to Malé within your budget

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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

dom. 1/26

8:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Male

jue. 1/30

2:05 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 30m

$541

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

mié. 1/15

2:25 pm-7:10 am

1 stop14h 45m

Male

mar. 1/21

8:05 am-11:25 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$597

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

jue. 1/9

2:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Male

vie. 1/17

2:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$630

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

jue. 1/30

4:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Male

vie. 2/7

3:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$671

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

dom. 1/5

1:50 am-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 35m

Male

mar. 1/14

12:30 pm-12:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

$783

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

mié. 1/15

4:20 pm-6:20 am

1 stop12h 00m

Male

vie. 1/24

7:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$814

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

mar. 1/14

7:35 am-5:05 am

1 stop19h 30m

Male

jue. 1/23

9:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

$846

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

mié. 1/15

1:50 pm-8:25 am

1 stop16h 35m

Male

vie. 1/24

1:15 am-6:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$853

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

mié. 1/22

2:45 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

Male

mar. 1/28

9:20 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$879

IstanbulMalé

IST - MLE

ISTMLE

Istanbul

lun. 3/17

1:50 am-2:55 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Male

mar. 3/25

4:25 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$908

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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*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malé from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Malé

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to Malé including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé, you should look to book at least 84 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé (average of $1,234). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Malé in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,936). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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 27% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Malé. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Malé

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Malé. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

The most flights from IST to MLE are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 2.0 - 9.6 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.6 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Malé when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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 diciembre 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SAUDIA, flydubai and Gulf Air from Istanbul to Malé by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air Arabia
7.8
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
711 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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. 8 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Malé is IndiGo. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $541 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Arabia and SAUDIA, starting at $630 and $671 round-trip. IndiGo is 17% 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 ($249), Air Arabia ($406), and SAUDIA ($421).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Malé?

    On average you can expect to pay $949 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé. The cheapest flight overall is $738 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Male) is currently priced at $748.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Malé (average of $1,234). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Malé in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,936). 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 8 airlines flying from Istanbul to Malé

Discover the top 8 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$222Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$446Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ArabiaCheapest$539Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Gulf AirCheapest$686Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$728Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
flydubaiCheapest$752Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$783Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$956Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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