Cheap flights from Male to Istanbul from $449 MLE → IST, SAW
Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $637 with IndiGo, 25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $449 with Air Arabia, 17 Oct 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $449, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $637, 25 Dec to 12 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $528 to $724
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, return fares from $446 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 8 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $528 to $724.
Cheapest return found recently
$637
25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 · IndiGo
Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 5:45 p.m. · Return leaves 2:55 p.m. · 41 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) · overnight connection · 16 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,428
22 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · Return leaves 10:20 a.m. · 16 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Male to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$637 25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$446 30 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027found 6 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 $433 to $469.
At $637, 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 21 departure dates from 14 Nov to 1 May 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 18-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
316 fares on 21 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 15 Nov | $833 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 30 Nov | $724 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 4 Dec | $528 | Saudia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 28 Nov | $769 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 5 Dec | $514 | Saudia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 8 Dec | $708 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 12 Dec | $464 | Saudia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 18 Dec | $450 | Saudia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $650 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $640 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $699 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $637 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $689 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $669 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $479 | Saudia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 | $668 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $730 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $699 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 | $446 | Saudia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $776 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | $775 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $446.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: IndiGo, Saudia, Air Arabia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $450 to $455.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$449
17 Oct 2027 · Air Arabia
Male International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:20 p.m. · 44 h 40 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$953
20 May 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · 8 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$449 17 Oct 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $364 to $447.
At $449, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
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 6 departure dates from 20 May 2027 to 17 Oct 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 17 Oct 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
60 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2027 | $455 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 May 2027 | $455 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 May 2027 | $452 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jun 2027 | $450 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jul 2027 | $453 | Saudia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Oct 2027 | $449 | Air Arabia | Male International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2027 is the cheapest month — from $449.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia, Saudia.
Premium cabin fares from Male to Istanbul
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 25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Male to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% 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 | $614 | $511 | +38% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $561 | $511 | +26% | 36 |
| 14–29 days | $631 | $451 | +42% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $446 | $433 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $499 | $468 | +12% | 47 |
| 90–179 days | $472 | $446 | +6% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $756 | $511 | +70% | 27 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 49 days of one-way prices, 24 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 25 Dec – 12 Jan 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 Male to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $637 with IndiGo, 25 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $446 with Saudia, 30 Mar 2027 to 6 Apr 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $528 to $724.
How much is a one-way flight from Male to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $449 with Air Arabia, 17 Oct 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $450 to $455.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Male to Istanbul?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $446, 30 Mar 2027 to 6 Apr 2027, found 6 days ago. October 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $449, 17 Oct 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Male to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Male to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,428 with Turkish Airlines, 22 Apr 2027 to 1 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $953 with Turkish Airlines, 20 May 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Male to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 20 May 2027, takes 8 h 25 min from Male International Airport (MLE) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Arabia on 17 Oct 2027, takes 44 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Male to Istanbul?
Between 14 Nov and 1 May 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest return on 11 of the 21 departure dates we hold, Saudia on 6 and Air Arabia on 4. Between 20 May 2027 and 17 Oct 2027, Air Arabia has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Saudia 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
