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Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight
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Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€301
Saudia Saudia 12h 15m · 1 stop Mon, Nov 30
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Cheapest return
€403
Saudia Saudia 19h 15m · 2 stops Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 19
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €294 and round-trip from €403. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Malé to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Saudia (from €301) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in November, with an average price of €332. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach €638.

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€485
€332
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  • €332
    Nov
  • €354
    Dec
  • €442
    Jan
  • €360
    Feb
  • €505
    Mar
  • €638
    Apr
  • €590
    May
  • €549
    Jun
  • €406
    Jul
  • €475
    Aug
  • €611
    Sep
  • €460
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Friday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€553
€511
€469
€427
    Cheapest
  • €503
    Mon
  • €511
    Tue
  • €487
    Wed
  • €474
    Thu
  • €469
    Fri
  • €553
    Sat
  • €548
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Malé to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. SV873

    11:45

    MLE

    5h 55m

    Direct

    15:40

    JED

    - - T - - - S
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  2. SV261

    17:05

    JED

    4h 5m

    Direct

    21:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  3. J2302

    11:10

    MLE

    7h 15m

    Direct

    17:25

    GYD

    S - - W - F -
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  4. J2077

    19:00

    GYD

    3h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  5. SV875

    17:40

    MLE

    5h 55m

    Direct

    21:35

    JED

    - M - - - - -
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  6. SV265

    06:50

    JED

    4h 5m

    Direct

    10:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  7. 6E1142

    16:45

    MLE

    3h

    Direct

    20:15

    BOM

    S M T - T F S
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  8. 6E017

    11:40

    BOM

    9h 10m

    Direct

    18:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  9. 6E1132

    14:10

    MLE

    2h 50m

    Direct

    17:30

    BOM

    S M T W T F S
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  10. 6E017

    11:40

    BOM

    9h 10m

    Direct

    18:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  11. XY246

    13:55

    MLE

    6h 25m

    Direct

    18:20

    RUH

    - - - W - F -
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  12. F3573

    15:45

    RUH

    4h 15m

    Direct

    20:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 7 hours 59 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 09:00, and the last departs at 22:35, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €1,399 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1127 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €301, and round-trip fares start from €403. The current lowest fare is a Saudia flight departing on Mon, Nov 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 8 hours 3 minutes, and around 10 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport is €621. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Velana International Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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