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AirArabia

G9-094

11:15

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

28H :05 M

1 Stop

SHJ · 18h 25m Sharjah (SHJ), United Arab Emirates

13:20

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

AirArabia

G9-092

14:20

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

25H :00 M

1 Stop

SHJ · 15h 20m Sharjah (SHJ), United Arab Emirates

13:20

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

AirArabia

G9-092

14:20

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

29H :30 M

1 Stop

SHJ · 19h 50m Sharjah (SHJ), United Arab Emirates

17:50

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Gulf Air

GF-145

19:05

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

12H :25 M

1 Stop

BAH · 2h 45m Bahrain (BAH), Bahrain

05:30

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Gulf Air

GF-145

19:05

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

22H :15 M

1 Stop

BAH · 12h 35m Bahrain (BAH), Bahrain

15:20

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

IndiGo

6E-1142

17:45

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

26H :45 M

1 Stop

BOM · 16h 25m Mumbai (BOM), India

18:30

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

FlyDubai

FZ-1026

13:15

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

13H :40 M

1 Stop

DXB · 3h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

00:55

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

FlyDubai

FZ-1026

13:15

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

26H :05 M

1 Stop

DXB · 16h 25m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

13:20

2026-11-15

Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen

FlyDubai

FZ-1026

13:15

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

30H :20 M

1 Stop

DXB · 20h 35m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

17:35

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-659

11:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

12H :55 M

1 Stop

DXB · 3h 35m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

21:55

2026-11-14

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-659

11:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

15H :55 M

1 Stop

DXB · 6h 25m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

00:55

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-659

11:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

29H :10 M

1 Stop

DXB · 19h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

14:10

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-659

11:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

32H :35 M

1 Stop

DXB · 23h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

17:35

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-2455

13:15

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

13H :40 M

1 Stop

DXB · 3h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

00:55

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-653

23:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

16H :20 M

1 Stop

DXB · 7h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

13:20

2026-11-15

Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen

Emirates Airlines

EK-653

23:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

17H :10 M

1 Stop

DXB · 8h 00m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

14:10

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-653

23:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

20H :35 M

1 Stop

DXB · 11h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

17:35

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-653

23:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

21H :30 M

1 Stop

DXB · 12h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

18:30

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-653

23:00

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

24H :55 M

1 Stop

DXB · 15h 45m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

21:55

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

FlyDubai

FZ-1570

23:30

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

15H :50 M

1 Stop

DXB · 6h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

13:20

2026-11-15

Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen

FlyDubai

FZ-1570

23:30

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

20H :05 M

1 Stop

DXB · 10h 30m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

17:35

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

FlyDubai

FZ-1570

23:30

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

27H :25 M

1 Stop

DXB · 17h 45m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

00:55

2026-11-16

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

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Emirates Airlines

EK-657

09:10

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

11H :20 M

1 Stop

DXB · 1h 55m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

18:30

2026-11-14

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-657

09:10

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

14H :45 M

1 Stop

DXB · 5h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

21:55

2026-11-14

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-657

09:10

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

17H :45 M

1 Stop

DXB · 8h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

00:55

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

Emirates Airlines

EK-661

18:20

2026-11-14

Male (MLE)Male International

21H :50 M

1 Stop

DXB · 12h 30m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates

14:10

2026-11-15

Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹40,975 AirArabia 11:15

Earliest departure ₹70,324 Emirates Airlines 09:10

Shortest duration ₹159,486 Turkish Airlines 22:35

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Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹40,975 AirArabia at 11:15

Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹40,975 AirArabia at 14:20

Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹50,782 Gulf Air at 19:05

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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Route forecast

Weather in Male and Istanbul

Live forecast for both cities, 03 Nov to 06 Nov.

Departure city

Male

Fri, 06 Nov

29°CClear skyLow 28°

68% humidity 3 km/h wind

Tue28° / 28°
Wed29° / 28°
Thu28° / 28°

Arrival city

Istanbul

Fri, 06 Nov

10°CRain expectedLow 9°

70% humidity 14 km/h wind 1.4 mm rain

Tue17° / 15°
Wed13° / 10°
Thu10° / 9°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Istanbul

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

29OctCumhuriyet BayramıThursdayPeak
01JanYılbaşıFridayPeak

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How to travel Male to Istanbul

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailability

Non-stop flight Fastest₹159,4868h 50m1 flight

Connecting flight₹40,975Longer, includes a stop61 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

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Emirates Airlines Flights

from ₹61,62922 flights

Fares from: ₹61,629
Non-stop: None in these results
Departures: 22 in the list above

Qatar Airways Flights

from ₹81,4079 flights

Fares from: ₹81,407
Non-stop: None in these results
Departures: 9 in the list above

FlyDubai Flights

from ₹56,5206 flights

Fares from: ₹56,520
Non-stop: None in these results
Departures: 6 in the list above

AirArabia Flights

from ₹40,9753 flights

Fares from: ₹40,975
Non-stop: None in these results
Departures: 3 in the list above

Gulf Air Flights

from ₹50,7823 flights

Fares from: ₹50,782
Non-stop: None in these results
Departures: 3 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration	8h 50m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day	09:10 · Emirates Airlines
Last departure of the day	23:30 · FlyDubai
Flight options found	62
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

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 62 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 09:10 and the last around 23:30. The fastest flight takes about 8h 50m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹40,975, Afternoon from ₹40,975, Evening from ₹50,782. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Male

Male has a different pace from the resort islands often associated with the Maldives. The National Museum and Sultan Park sit close together, while the fish market and waterfront show the working capital. Hukuru Miskiy is a coral-stone mosque with access rules to check before visiting. Velana International Airport is on neighbouring Hulhulé, linked by ferry and road to the city. A visitor arriving from India should establish whether the next transfer goes to Male, Hulhumalé, a speedboat jetty or a seaplane terminal.

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Tips for travellers from India

Choose Male for a stay centred on the National Museum, Sultan Park and the working waterfront. Hulhumalé offers a different base near the airport island, while an island resort may require a speedboat or seaplane connection arranged through the property. These transfer types are not interchangeable: a taxi into the capital will not replace a resort boat booking. Give the accommodation its flight details so the onward pickup is tied to the correct arrival.

Velana’s new Terminal 1 opened in July 2025 for international operations. Domestic flights use Terminal 2, and seaplanes operate from a separate facility, so a connection can involve moving between different parts of the airport. The Sinamalé Bridge provides a road link from the airport island to Male, alongside water transport options. In the capital, the fish market and nearby waterfront suit a working-city walk rather than a resort-beach plan. Hukuru Miskiy is an active mosque with controlled access, so its visit should be arranged through the appropriate local permission rather than assumed from a general sightseeing map. The museum and Sultan Park can be paired before a waterfront walk. For a short stop between flights, the useful question is whether the next departure is international, domestic or seaplane, because each points to a different return location.

Best time to visit Male

December to April, usually about 26–31°C, with a comparatively drier season.

Places to visit in Male

National MuseumSultan ParkHukuru MiskiyMale Fish MarketRepublic SquareArtificial Beach

How to reach Male

By Air: Velana International Airport (MLE) is on Hulhulé beside Male; the ferry crossing is usually about 10 minutes. Buses, taxis and speedboats serve different capital and resort destinations.

By Road: Buses and taxis use the bridge between the airport island, Male and Hulhumalé; ferries connect nearby islands.

What to do in Male

Explore the collections at the National Museum.
Walk through Sultan Park.
Watch trading at the Male Fish Market.
View the exterior of Hukuru Miskiy while following visitor rules.

Male airport information

Velana International Airport (MLE). Velana Terminal 1 handles international flights, while Terminal 2 handles domestic services. Seaplane departures use a separate terminal, so onward resort transfers may require a ground connection.

About Istanbul

Istanbul’s geography shapes every visit. Sultanahmet holds Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, while the Grand Bazaar is a separate trading maze nearby. Ferries across the Bosphorus reveal how the European and Asian shores fit together. Travellers from India may arrive for a city break or connect onwards, but a short stop still needs realistic transfer time: Istanbul Airport is northwest of the historic centre, and traffic can slow road routes sharply.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sultanahmet is the most direct base for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and nearby historic streets. A stay near Taksim instead favours the northern side of the central European districts, while Kadıköy provides an Asian-shore base reached by ferry or rail. Istanbul Airport is northwest of these areas; Sabiha Gökçen is a separate airport on the Asian side. A connection involving both needs a cross-city transfer.

The airport metro connects through Gayrettepe, where onward city rail serves other districts. In June 2026, the final Halkalı–Arnavutköy section opened, extending the airport railway towards Halkalı and giving passengers another western connection. Choose the interchange for the final hotel rather than assuming the airport train runs directly to Sultanahmet. The Grand Bazaar fits into a historic-peninsula day, while a Bosphorus ferry ride can be planned around an actual destination on the opposite shore. A scheduled public ferry and a sightseeing cruise offer different routes and ticket arrangements. The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so visitor access is organised around prayers; Hagia Sophia has separate visitor arrangements. Grouping these sites geographically still requires treating each entrance as a distinct visit. For an early flight, compare the first airport transport departure with the check-in time.

Best time to visit Istanbul

April to May or September to October, around 11–25°C, for walking and ferries.

Places to visit in Istanbul

Hagia SophiaBlue MosqueGrand BazaarTopkapı PalaceGalata TowerBosphorus ferries

How to reach Istanbul

By Air: Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km northwest of the centre; metro to Gayrettepe takes roughly 30 minutes, followed by onward travel. Airport buses and taxis serve city districts.

By Rail: Gayrettepe connects the M11 airport metro with the wider metro network; Sirkeci is useful for historic peninsula travel.

By Road: Havaist airport buses serve major districts; intercity coaches use large terminals on both sides of the city.

What to do in Istanbul

Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar.
Take a public ferry across the Bosphorus.
Explore the courtyards of Topkapı Palace.

Istanbul airport information

Istanbul Airport (IST).

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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. On the Male to Istanbul dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹40,975. This can change from week to 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.

Is there a direct flight from Male to Istanbul?

Yes. 1 non-stop flight is listed on this page for Male to Istanbul, operated by Turkish Airlines. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Male to Istanbul?

Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, FlyDubai, AirArabia and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. 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 on this page takes about 8h 50m. 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 on this page include 25 KG, 20 KG and 1 Pieces. 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 Male to Istanbul fare on this page is ₹40,975. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹740,175, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Male to Istanbul flight?

On this page, AirArabia has the lowest Male to Istanbul fare, starting from ₹40,975. Gulf Air is next, from ₹50,782. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do Male to Istanbul flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 09:10 and the last 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, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest Fare	Fare	Date	Airline	Departure
Lowest Airfare	₹40,975	14/11/2026	AirArabia	11:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days	₹40,156	27/11/2026	AirArabia	11:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days	₹38,926	26/01/2027	AirArabia	11:15

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Male to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Male and Istanbul is about 6,063 KM. In these results, journey times range from 8h 50m to 39h 40m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Male to Istanbul flight duration is approximately 8 hours 50 minutes non-stop. There is 1 non-stop Male to Istanbul direct flight on the departure date shown on this page. Male to Istanbul flight distance is around 6,063 KM.

Male to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 62 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from Male is at 09:10 and the last is at 23:30. Flights leave 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 50m - 39h 40m
Airport Codes	Male - MLE, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available	62 flights1 direct61 with layovers
First Flight Departure	Departs at 09:10
Last Flight Departure	Departs at 23:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)	No flights in this time slot
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)	18 flights0 direct18 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)	8 flights0 direct8 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)	14 flights0 direct14 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)	22 flights1 direct21 with layovers

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.