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Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

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 £231 and round-trip from £316. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 21:50
      7h 35m
      Direct
      MLE 07:25
      Istanbul - Malé | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      £741 £852
      13% off
      13% off
      £852 £741
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 21:50
      7h 35m
      Direct
      MLE 07:25
      Istanbul - Malé | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      £758 £852
      11% off
      11% off
      £852 £758
    • MLE 17:40
      19h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 10:55
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Saudia
      IST 11:55
      19h 40m
      1 stop
      MLE 09:35
      Istanbul - Malé | Sat, Dec 12 | Saudia
      £316 £852
      63% off
      63% off
      £852 £316
    • MLE 10:55
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 21:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 23 | Saudia
      IST 15:25
      16h 10m
      1 stop
      MLE 09:35
      Istanbul - Malé | Tue, Dec 29 | Saudia
      £330
      61% off
      £852 £330
    • MLE 10:55
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 21:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Saudia
      IST 18:25
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      MLE 15:35
      Istanbul - Malé | Mon, Nov 23 | Saudia
      £335
      61% off
      £852 £335
    • MLE 10:55
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 21:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Saudia
      IST 22:25
      15h 10m
      1 stop
      MLE 15:35
      Istanbul - Malé | Mon, Dec 7 | Saudia
      £338
      60% off
      £852 £338
    • MLE 11:45
      11h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 21:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Saudia
      IST 22:25
      15h 10m
      1 stop
      MLE 15:35
      Istanbul - Malé | Mon, Nov 16 | Saudia
      £344
      60% off
      £852 £344
    • MLE 17:40
      19h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 10:55
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Saudia
      IST 11:55
      20h 20m
      1 stop
      MLE 10:15
      Istanbul - Malé | Sat, Dec 19 | Saudia
      £346
      59% off
      £852 £346
    • MLE 17:40
      19h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 10:55
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Saudia
      IST 18:40
      13h 35m
      1 stop
      MLE 10:15
      Istanbul - Malé | Tue, Dec 1 | Saudia
      £347
      59% off
      £852 £347
    • MLE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MLE 16:00
      Istanbul - Malé | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MLE 13:55
      32h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 20:00
      Malé - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 19 | Flynas
      £231 £615
      62% off
      62% off
      £615 £231
    • MLE 11:10
      26h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 11:55
      Malé - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Azerbaijan Airlines
      £239 £615
      61% off
      61% off
      £615 £239
    • MLE 11:10
      26h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 11:55
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Azerbaijan Airlines
      £240 £615
      61% off
      61% off
      £615 £240
    • MLE 16:45
      27h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | IndiGo
      £248
      60% off
      £615 £248
    • MLE 09:15
      11h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | IndiGo
      £249
      60% off
      £615 £249
    • MLE 14:10
      25h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 13:50
      Malé - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | IndiGo
      £249
      60% off
      £615 £249
    • MLE 09:15
      11h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | IndiGo
      £249
      60% off
      £615 £249
    • MLE 09:15
      11h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | IndiGo
      £249
      60% off
      £615 £249
    • MLE 16:45
      27h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | IndiGo
      £249
      60% off
      £615 £249
    • MLE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      £544 £615
      12% off
      12% off
      £615 £544
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      £547 £615
      11% off
      11% off
      £615 £547
    • MLE 22:35
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 05:25
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      £551 £809
      32% off
      32% off
      £809 £551
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 29 | Turkish Airlines
      £671
      17% off
      £809 £671
    • MLE 21:55
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 04:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      £679
      16% off
      £809 £679
    • MLE 09:05
      8h 25m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | Turkish Airlines
      £681
      16% off
      £809 £681
    • MLE 21:55
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 04:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      £683
      16% off
      £809 £683
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 12 | Turkish Airlines
      £686
      15% off
      £809 £686
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 11 | Turkish Airlines
      £686
      15% off
      £809 £686
    • MLE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MLE 22:35
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 05:25
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      £551 £809
      32% off
      32% off
      £809 £551
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 29 | Turkish Airlines
      £671 £809
      17% off
      17% off
      £809 £671
    • MLE 21:55
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 04:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      £679 £809
      16% off
      16% off
      £809 £679
    • MLE 09:05
      8h 25m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | Turkish Airlines
      £681
      16% off
      £809 £681
    • MLE 21:55
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 04:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      £683
      16% off
      £809 £683
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 11 | Turkish Airlines
      £686
      15% off
      £809 £686
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 12 | Turkish Airlines
      £686
      15% off
      £809 £686
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      £709
      12% off
      £809 £709
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      £710
      12% off
      £809 £710
    • MLE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • MLE 09:05
      8h 25m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | Turkish Airlines
      £681 £809
      16% off
      16% off
      £809 £681
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      £544 £615
      12% off
      12% off
      £615 £544
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      £547 £615
      11% off
      11% off
      £615 £547
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 29 | Turkish Airlines
      £671
      17% off
      £809 £671
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 12 | Turkish Airlines
      £686
      15% off
      £809 £686
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 11 | Turkish Airlines
      £686
      15% off
      £809 £686
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      £709
      12% off
      £809 £709
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      £710
      12% off
      £809 £710
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      £711
      12% off
      £809 £711
    • MLE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      £710 £2,276
      69% off
      69% off
      £2,276 £710
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £731 £2,276
      68% off
      68% off
      £2,276 £731
    • MLE 09:00
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 15:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
      £731 £2,276
      68% off
      68% off
      £2,276 £731
    • MLE 22:35
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      £1,118
      51% off
      £2,276 £1,118
    • MLE 22:35
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      £1,262
      45% off
      £2,276 £1,262
    • MLE 22:35
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      £1,263
      45% off
      £2,276 £1,263
    • MLE 22:35
      8h 35m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Malé - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
      £2,025
      11% off
      £2,276 £2,025
    • MLE 09:15
      11h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | IndiGo
      £249
      89% off
      £2,276 £249
    • MLE 09:15
      11h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Malé - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      £249
      89% off
      £2,276 £249
    • MLE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Malé - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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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.

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 December, with an average price of £292. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach £526.

£526
£409
£292
£175
    Cheapest
  • £401
    Oct
  • £384
    Nov
  • £292
    Dec
  • £365
    Jan
  • £297
    Feb
  • £417
    Mar
  • £526
    Apr
  • £487
    May
  • £453
    Jun
  • £335
    Jul
  • £392
    Aug
  • £504
    Sep

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 Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£476
£429
£381
£334
    Cheapest
  • £411
    Mon
  • £427
    Tue
  • £403
    Wed
  • £381
    Thu
  • £387
    Fri
  • £476
    Sat
  • £469
    Sun

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 Flynas (from £235) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Flynas
From £235
IndiGo
From £250
Azerbaijan Airlines
From £254
Saudia
From £258
Air Arabia
From £297
Sichuan Airlines
From £334
Flydubai
From £345
Gulf Air
From £365
Etihad Airways
From £379
Centrum Air
From £385

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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. 6E1132

    Velana International Airport

    09:15

    MLE

    3h

    Direct

    12:45

    BOM

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E017

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

    11:40

    BOM

    9h 10m

    Direct

    18:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. J2302

    Velana International Airport

    11:10

    MLE

    7h 15m

    Direct

    17:25

    GYD

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  4. J2077

    Heydar Aliyev International Airport

    19:00

    GYD

    3h 25m

    Direct

    21:25

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. SV875

    Velana International Airport

    18:05

    MLE

    4h 55m

    Direct

    21:00

    JED

    - M - - - F -
    Search

  6. SV265

    King Abdulaziz International Airport

    06:50

    JED

    4h 5m

    Direct

    10:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. J2302

    Velana International Airport

    11:10

    MLE

    7h 15m

    Direct

    17:25

    GYD

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  8. TK337

    Heydar Aliyev International Airport

    04:15

    GYD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    06:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. 6E1142

    Velana International Airport

    17:45

    MLE

    3h 25m

    Direct

    21:40

    BOM

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. 6E017

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

    11:40

    BOM

    9h 10m

    Direct

    18:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. XY246

    Velana International Airport

    13:55

    MLE

    6h

    Direct

    17:55

    RUH

    - - - - - F -
    Search

  12. F3573

    King Khalid International Airport

    14:55

    RUH

    4h 15m

    Direct

    19:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Velana International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Velana International Airport (MLE) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 6,069.09km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £231
Cheapest return ticket price £316

FAQs for Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    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 08:00, and the last departs at 22:20, 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 £1,207 in November, 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 £231, and round-trip fares start from £316. The current lowest fare is a Flynas flight departing on Sat, Dec 19; 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 7 hours 46 minutes, and around 6 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 £517. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Velana International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 5 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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