Cheap flights from Istanbul to Malta from $119 IST, SAW → MLA
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest return found recently is $486 with LOT Polish, 1 Nov 2027 – 7 Nov 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $119 with Pegasus Airlines, 29 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $119, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $486, 1 Nov 2027 to 7 Nov 2027
- Usual return price
- $187 to $256
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $168 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, KM Malta Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $187 to $256.
Cheapest return found recently
$486
1 Nov 2027 – 7 Nov 2027 · LOT Polish
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Malta International Airport (MLA)
Leaves 3:00 p.m. · Return leaves 9:25 a.m. · 39 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$168
31 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 · KM Malta Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Malta International Airport (MLA)
Leaves 11:35 a.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 5 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$486 1 Nov 2027 – 7 Nov 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$168 31 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $152 to $194.
At $486, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 18 Nov to 1 Nov 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Nov 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
79 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 24 Nov | $181 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 29 Nov | $218 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $197 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $168 | KM Malta Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $184 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Mar 2027 – 21 Apr 2027 | $227 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jul 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 | $277 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 | $266 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 | $225 | Air Serbia | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Nov 2027 – 7 Nov 2027 | $486 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $168.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ajet, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Air Serbia, LOT Polish.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $108 to $115.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$119
29 Jun 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA)
Leaves 11:30 a.m. · 4 h 15 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$119 29 Jun 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$105 14 Aug 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 12 days, 28 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $88 to $119.
At $119, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
12 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 29 Jun 2027 to 8 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Jun 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2027 | $119 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Aug 2027 | $105 | Air Serbia | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Sept 2027 | $110 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Malta International Airport (MLA) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
August 2027 is the cheapest month — from $105.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, Ajet.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Malta
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Nov 2027 – 7 Nov 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Malta?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $239 | $183 | +34% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $196 | $181 | +10% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $198 | $174 | +11% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $184 | $171 | +3% | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $179 | $152 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
| 90–179 days | $193 | $184 | +8% | 32 |
| 180+ days | $224 | $195 | +25% | 42 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 12 days of one-way prices, 28 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Nov 2027 – 7 Nov 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Malta?
The cheapest return found recently is $486 with LOT Polish, 1 Nov 2027 to 7 Nov 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $168 with KM Malta Airlines, 31 Jan 2027 to 21 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $187 to $256.
How much is a one-way flight from Istanbul to Malta?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $119 with Pegasus Airlines, 29 Jun 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $105 with Air Serbia, 14 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $108 to $115.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Malta?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $168, 31 Jan 2027 to 21 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. August 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $105, 14 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Malta?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Malta?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $168 with KM Malta Airlines, 31 Jan 2027 to 21 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Malta?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 29 Jun 2027, takes 4 h 15 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Malta?
Between 18 Nov and 1 Nov 2027, Ajet has the cheapest return on 3 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 2 and Pegasus Airlines on 2. Between 29 Jun 2027 and 8 Sept 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Air Serbia on 1 and Ajet on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work