Malta to Istanbul flights in December 2026 from $85 MLA → IST, SAW
Malta International Airport (MLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
For departures in December 2026, the cheapest return found recently is $246 with KM Malta Airlines, 24 Dec – 8 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $85 with Ajet, 5 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Return
In December 2026, the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $187 to $233. Across all 23 departure dates we hold on this route, it is usually $197 to $231. Of the 3 months with enough return fares to compare, December 2026 is usually the cheapest.
Cheapest return found recently
$246
24 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · KM Malta Airlines
Malta International Airport (MLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest we hold, of any age
$169
10 Dec – 12 Dec · Wizz Air Malta
Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
The cheapest dates in December 2026
| Dates | From | Airline | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec – 12 Dec | $169 | Wizz Air Malta | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $180 | Wizz Air Malta | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 30 Jan 2027 | $189 | Wizz Air | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 19 Dec | $190 | Wizz Air Malta | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $213 | Wizz Air | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Every date we hold
8 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $229 | KM Malta Airlines | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $180 | Wizz Air Malta | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 19 Dec | $190 | Wizz Air Malta | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 12 Dec | $169 | Wizz Air Malta | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $213 | Wizz Air | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 30 Jan 2027 | $189 | Wizz Air | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 28 Dec | $306 | Wizz Air Malta | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $246 | KM Malta Airlines | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $169.
One-way
In December 2026, the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $94 to $105. Across all 16 departure dates we hold on this route, it is usually $84 to $110. Of the 3 months with enough one-way fares to compare, 1 is usually cheaper than December 2026.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$85
5 Dec · Ajet
Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
The cheapest dates in December 2026
| Dates | From | Airline | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec | $85 | Ajet | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $102 | Ryanair | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $107 | KM Malta Airlines | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Every date we hold
3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec | $85 | Ajet | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $107 | KM Malta Airlines | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $102 | Ryanair | Malta International Airport (MLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $76.
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
