Best Price
IndiGo
31 Oct, Sat
Istanbul – Male
17h 30m
1 stop
IST–MLE
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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Male
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price 939 AED
- Direct flight duration 9 hour 55 min
- Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
- Arrival airports MLE
- Best days to book Saturday, Monday
- Average over the last 30 days 1,033 AED
Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Male
Air Arabia
2 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – Male
21h 15m
1 stop
IST–MLE
Air Arabia
24 Oct, Sat
Istanbul – Male
1d 3h 55m
1 stop
SAW–MLE
Shortest Flight
Air Arabia
31 Oct, Sat
Istanbul – Male
10h 45m
1 stop
SAW–MLE
Air Arabia
22 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Male
10h 45m
1 stop
SAW–MLE
Air Arabia
22 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Male
16h 5m
1 stop
IST–MLE
IndiGo
18 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Male
17h 30m
1 stop
IST–MLE
Air Arabia
23 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Male
16h
1 stop
IST–MLE
IndiGo
15 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Male
17h 15m
1 stop
IST–MLE
Last update: 06 October 2026 11:37
Direct flights from Istanbul to Male
Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Male Flights
Cheapest Day29 October Thursday
Best Price
887 AED
Average Price
1,052 AED
1,332 AED
887 AED
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
- Modern A320 Fleet
- Digital-First Experience
- oneworld Member
- Jordan Flag Carrier
- Full Service
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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.
Havabus
Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.
Marmaray
The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Bus
The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.
Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metro
Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.
Rental Cars
The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.
Airport Information
Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products.
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.
Havabus
The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.
Bus
Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.
Metro
One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.
Rental Cars
You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.
Airport Information
Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.
The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.
Transportation to Male City Center from Airport
Velana Intl. Airport
Male Airport is located in Hulhule Island, close to Male, the capital of Maldives. It is the largest and most important international airport in the country. Male Airport is, at the same time, Maldives's only international airport, and it is able to attract tourists to the islands from all over the world.
Male Airport, which has only one highway, also has sections built on the sea. For this reason, Male Airport, covering a very large area, is providing a pleasant and comfortable time to its passengers with many services.
The transport from Male Airport to the city center and other areas in the Maldives is provided with different transportation options. We can list the transportation options that can be preferred in Maldives where both air and sea transportation is used, thanks to the geographical location, as speedboat, sea plane and airport ferry.
Speedboat
With the speedboats called Dhoni, you can go quickly to the capital Male. It is only 10 minutes to the capital city center, which is only 1 km away from the airport. Dhonis can also be used for other purposes including showing around to special guests and daily explorations.
Sea Plane
Male Airport, which has the largest sea plane aircraft in the world, has two companies, namely Trans Maldivian Airways and Maldivian Air Taxi, which provide this service. While traveling with the sea planes, one of the most comfortable options, you can also have the opportunity to see the magnificent scenery of the Maldives.
Airport Ferry
Another vehicle that will allow you to travel between Male Airport and Male capital is the ferry. You can reach the center of the capital, Male, after a 10 minute ride with the ferry that Male Airport is holding ready for its passengers. The ferries, those almost serve 24 hours, depart from the airport every 10 minutes.
Male Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Tuesday
6 Oct
29°28°
Today
Wednesday
7 Oct
30°28°
Thursday
8 Oct
29°27°
Friday
9 Oct
28°26°
Saturday
10 Oct
29°27°
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights?
When you search for Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights?
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights?
For Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Velana Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Male (Maldives) and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Male (Maldives) and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Istanbul-Male (Maldives) is 6043 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Male (Maldives) flights is Wednesday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Male (Maldives)?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Male (Maldives)?
Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Male (Maldives).
Istanbul-Male (Maldives): which airline is better value on this route?
Istanbul-Male (Maldives): which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with IndiGo starts from approximately 887 AED.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 IndiGo | 887 AED | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage |
 Air Arabia | 1,006 AED | Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) |
 Flynas | 981 AED | Paid Change (up to 4 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x23 cm) |
 Azerbaijan Airlines | 967 AED | No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece handbag / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 29.09.2026
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