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MLEISTSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareMVR4,947IndiGo
Fastest8h 20mgate to gate
Options found87flights on this route
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Gümüspala Mahallesi D-100,Kuzey Yan Yol No : 90, Avcilar, 34320
Room availability is checked live
MVR 439per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
4.0Very GoodLive availability
Istanbul Comfort Hotel
Binbirdirek Mah. Göktas Sk. No 7 Sultanahmet ,
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MVR 407per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 4 Star
Emirates Airlines
EK-652
16:30
2026-10-03
Male (MLE)Male International
34H :20 M
2 Stops
CMB
· 15h 35m Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka
DXB
· 8h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
00:50
2026-10-05
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
MVR 9,201
Flight DetailsMLE to IST - 34H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Emirates Airlines
EK-652
16:30
2026-10-03
Male (MLE)Male International
35H :20 M
2 Stops
CMB
· 7h 35m Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka
DXB
· 16h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
01:50
2026-10-05
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
MVR 9,201
Flight DetailsMLE to SAW - 35H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
FlyDubai
FZ-1026
13:15
2026-10-03
Male (MLE)Male International
13H :55 M
1 Stop
DXB
· 5h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
01:10
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Cabin: 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
LITE
15 KG 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
MVR 9,260
Flight DetailsMLE to IST - 13H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 15 KG - Cabin 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
VALUE
30 Kg 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
MVR 9,553
Flight DetailsMLE to IST - 13H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 30 Kg - Cabin 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
FLEX
40 Kg 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
MVR 10,313
Flight DetailsMLE to IST - 13H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 40 Kg - Cabin 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
FlyDubai
FZ-1026
13:15
2026-10-03
Male (MLE)Male International
14H :35 M
1 Stop
DXB
· 5h 40m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
01:50
2026-10-04
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Cabin: 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
LITE
15 KG 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
MVR 9,260
Flight DetailsMLE to SAW - 14H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 15 KG - Cabin 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
VALUE
30 Kg 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
MVR 9,553
Flight DetailsMLE to SAW - 14H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 30 Kg - Cabin 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
FLEX
40 Kg 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
MVR 10,313
Flight DetailsMLE to SAW - 14H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 40 Kg - Cabin 7Kg (7 Kg X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareMVR 4,947IndiGo14:10
Earliest departureMVR 67,105Gulf Air07:30
Shortest durationMVR 21,425Turkish Airlines22:20
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
MVR 8,257Etihad Airways at 09:15Afternoon
12:00-17:59
MVR 4,947IndiGo at 14:10Evening
18:00-23:59
MVR 8,257Etihad Airways at 21:25
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Male (MLE)
Male International
Maldives
GMT 5
Latitude: 4.191830158233643
Longitude: 73.52909851074219
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Distance: Male (MLE), Maldives to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 6,063.43 km
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How to travel Male to Istanbul
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Connecting flight₹30,484Longer — includes a stop86 options
Air distance is about 6,063 km. 15 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Male to Istanbul
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EM
Emirates Airlines Flights
from MVR 9,20141 flights
Fares from
MVR 9,201
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
41 — compare timings in the list above
QA
Qatar Airways Flights
from MVR 12,88613 flights
Fares from
MVR 12,886
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
13 — compare timings in the list above
FL
FlyDubai Flights
from MVR 9,2608 flights
Fares from
MVR 9,260
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
ET
Etihad Airways Flights
from MVR 8,2574 flights
Fares from
MVR 8,257
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 — compare timings in the list above
GU
Gulf Air Flights
from MVR 8,3394 flights
Fares from
MVR 8,339
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
8h 20m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day
07:30 · Gulf Air
Last departure of the day
23:30 · FlyDubai
Options in this snapshot
87
Direct / non-stop options
1
Airport codes
Male–MLE, Istanbul–IST
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 87 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 1 non-stop option. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 07:30 and the last around 23:30. The fastest flight takes about 8h 20m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from MVR 4,947, Morning from MVR 8,257, Evening from MVR 8,257. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Male to Istanbul flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Male to Istanbul, Saturday shows the lowest fare at MVR 4,947. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Male from Istanbul by air?
The direct air distance between Male (MLE) and Istanbul (IST) is about 6,063 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from MLE to IST?
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is showing on Male to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Male to Istanbul?
Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, FlyDubai, Etihad Airways and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Male to Istanbul?
The quickest non-stop Male to Istanbul flight currently loaded takes about 8h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Male to Istanbul flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 20 KG, 1 Pieces and 25 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Male to Istanbul flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Male to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded is MVR 4,947. Fares on the same dates run up to MVR 121,227, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Male to Istanbul flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 07:30 and the last is around 23:30, local time at Male. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 6,063.43 km.
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Lowest Male to Istanbul airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
MVR 4,947
03/10/2026
IndiGo
14:10
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
MVR 4,848
13/10/2026
IndiGo
14:10
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
MVR 4,700
12/12/2026
IndiGo
14:10
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Male to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Male and Istanbul is approximately 6,063 KM. The flight duration ranges from 8H :20 M up to 42H :35 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Male to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 87 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Male at 07:30, while the last night flight leaves at 23:30. Flights depart from Male International and land at Ataturk.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Male to Istanbul
Aerial Distance
6,063 KM
Flight Duration
8H :20 M - 42H :35 M
Airport Codes
Male - MLE, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available
87 flights (1 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 07:30
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
1 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
21 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
20 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
18 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
27 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
MLE: Male airport. Airport access in Male depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
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