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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $637 25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

14 Nov – 15 Nov: $833, found 6 days ago20 Nov – 30 Nov: $724, found 7 days ago22 Nov – 4 Dec: $528, found 7 days ago23 Nov – 28 Nov: $769, found 7 days ago24 Nov – 5 Dec: $514, found 6 days ago28 Nov – 8 Dec: $708, found 8 days ago2 Dec – 12 Dec: $464, found 6 days ago9 Dec – 18 Dec: $450, found 5 days ago22 Dec – 17 Jan 2027: $650, found 2 days ago23 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $640, found 4 days ago24 Dec – 13 Jan 2027: $699, found 4 days ago25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $637, found 2 days ago27 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $689, found 4 days ago28 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $669, found 4 days ago17 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027: $479, found 7 days ago20 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027: $668, found 7 days ago7 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027: $730, found 6 days ago15 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027: $699, found 4 days ago30 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027: $446, found 6 days ago22 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027: $776, found 2 days ago1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027: $775, found 4 days agoNovDecJanFebMay
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 15 Nov$833Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Nov – 30 Nov$724IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 4 Dec$528SaudiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Nov – 28 Nov$769Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Nov – 5 Dec$514SaudiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 8 Dec$708IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Dec – 12 Dec$464SaudiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Dec – 18 Dec$450SaudiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 17 Jan 2027$650IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$640IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 13 Jan 2027$699IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$637IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$689IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$669IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027$479SaudiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027$668IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027$730IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027$699IndiGoMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027$446SaudiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027$776Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027$775Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $446.

November 2026From $5146 departure dates24 Nov – 5 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $4508 departure dates9 Dec – 18 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $4792 departure dates17 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $6992 departure dates15 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $446Cheapest seen1 departure date30 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $7761 departure date22 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $7751 departure date1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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

20 May 2027: $455, found 2 days ago22 May 2027: $455, found 7 days ago27 May 2027: $452, found 6 days ago15 Jun 2027: $450, found 4 days ago6 Jul 2027: $453, found 8 days ago17 Oct 2027: $449, found yesterdayMayJunJulOct
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
20 May 2027$455Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
22 May 2027$455Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
27 May 2027$452Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jun 2027$450Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
6 Jul 2027$453SaudiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Oct 2027$449Air ArabiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound yesterdayOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

October 2027 is the cheapest month — from $449.

May 2027From $4523 departure dates27 May 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $4501 departure date15 Jun 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $4531 departure date6 Jul 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
October 2027From $449Cheapest seen1 departure date17 Oct 2027 · found yesterdayOpen this trip

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.

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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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$433Cheapest seen49
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