Cheap flights from Malatya to Istanbul from $33 MLX → IST, SAW
Malatya Airport (MLX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $71 with Pegasus Airlines, 29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $33 with Ajet, 2 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $33, Ajet, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $71, 29 Dec to 5 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $73 to $102
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $71 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ajet
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 55 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $73 to $102.
Cheapest return found recently
$71
29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 10:10 p.m. · Return leaves 6:35 a.m. · 3 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$71
29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 10:10 p.m. · Return leaves 6:35 a.m. · 3 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$71 29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $69 to $76.
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 4 departure dates from 20 Nov to 24 Jan 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
20 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 22 Nov | $134 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $71 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $73 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $91 | Turkish Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $71.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $35 to $52.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$33
2 Dec · Ajet
Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · 1 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$33
2 Dec · Ajet
Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · 1 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$33 2 Decfound 2 days agoOpen 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 $32 to $38.
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 12 departure dates from 13 Nov to 7 Feb 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 2 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $71 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $56 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $35 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $45 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $77 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $35 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $35 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $33 | Ajet | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $36 | Pegasus Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Jan 2027 | $50 | Turkish Airlines | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Feb 2027 | $41 | Ajet | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Feb 2027 | $47 | Ajet | Malatya Airport (MLX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $33.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Ajet, Turkish Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Malatya 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 29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Malatya to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 5% 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $77 | $69 | +6% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $73 | $69 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 14–29 days | $73 | $69 | +0% | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $79 | $70 | +8% | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $73 | $70 | +0% | 28 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $41 | $35 | +14% | 49 |
| 7–13 days | $36 | $32 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 14–29 days | $36 | $34 | +0% | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $36 | $34 | +0% | 43 |
| 60–89 days | $42 | $36 | +15% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $41 | $39 | +14% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Adiyaman → Istanbul
66 km from Malatya
$96
$25 more than flying from Malatya
4 Dec – 14 Dec · ADF → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Golgen → Istanbul
140 km from Malatya
$141
$70 more than flying from Malatya
22 Nov – 7 Dec · GNY → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Elazig → Istanbul
85 km from Malatya
$69
$2 less than flying from Malatya
5 Dec – 7 Dec · EZS → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Elazig → Istanbul
85 km from Malatya
$35
$2 more than flying from Malatya
12 Dec · EZS → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Adiyaman → Istanbul
66 km from Malatya
$42
$9 more than flying from Malatya
9 Jan 2027 · ADF → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Golgen → Istanbul
140 km from Malatya
$74
$41 more than flying from Malatya
28 Jan 2027 · GNY → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 29 Dec – 5 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 Malatya to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $71 with Pegasus Airlines, 29 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $73 to $102.
How much is a one-way flight from Malatya to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $33 with Ajet, 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $35 to $52.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Malatya to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $71, 29 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $33, 2 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Malatya to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Malatya to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $71 with Pegasus Airlines, 29 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $33 with Ajet, 2 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Malatya to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ajet on 2 Dec, takes 1 h 55 min from Malatya Airport (MLX) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Malatya to Istanbul?
Between 20 Nov and 24 Jan 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Turkish Airlines on 1. Between 13 Nov and 7 Feb 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 8 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Ajet on 3 and Turkish Airlines 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
