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Flight deals from Velana International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Velana International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 618 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.504 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 504 €, select.
Istanbul.580 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Velana International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 580 €, select.
Istanbul.600 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Velana International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 600 €, select.
Istanbul.600 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Velana International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 600 €, select.
Istanbul.601 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Velana International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.
Istanbul.601 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Velana International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.
Istanbul.603 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Velana International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 603 €, select.
Istanbul.612 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 612 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.618 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 618 €, select.
Istanbul.623 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 623 €, select.
Istanbul.631 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 631 €, select.
Istanbul.632 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 632 €, select.
Istanbul.632 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 632 €, select.
Istanbul.633 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 633 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Velana International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Velana International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from 504 €
Jul
from 618 €
Aug
from 632 €
Sep
from 615 €
Oct
from 631 €
Nov
from 600 €
Dec
from 580 €
Jan
from 601 €
Feb
from 635 €
Mar
from 603 €
Apr
from 623 €
May
from 715 €

Direct flights from Velana International to Istanbul

Alternative Velana International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Velana International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 619 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 504 €
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Malé to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found504 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time8 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Velana International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Velana International to Istanbul is 504 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Velana International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Velana International to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Velana International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Velana International to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Velana International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 504 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Velana International Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 5 minutes.

  • Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is two hours behind Malé.

  • The most popular route is from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Choose from seven services every week between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 09:20 departure between MLE and IST.

  • To avoid rushing for your MLE to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Start your journey at MLE and fly nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Keep an eye out for promotions from Turkish Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from MLE to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • The journey from central Malé to MLE takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Have an early flight from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MLE:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Male Velana International Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul

  • 278 € is currently the best price for a one-way Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts from 504 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from MLE to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.

  • If you have flexibility with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul ticket.

  • You don't need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from MLE to Istanbul.

  • Find a cheap flight from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MLE to Istanbul can help you secure the lowest rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your MLE to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before booking a Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MLE to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Male Velana International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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