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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $238. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Malatya.$213 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $213, select.
Malatya.$238 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
Malatya.$238 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
Malatya.$250 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.
Malatya.$260 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and SunExpress.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Malatya.Inbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departs from Malatya on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Malatya.$263 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $263, select.
Malatya.$275 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.
Malatya.$276 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Malatya.$288 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Malatya.$302 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Malatya.$302 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Malatya.$302 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Malatya.$302 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May, returning Sun, 23 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Malatya.$302 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Malatya.$302 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Malatya.$303 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Malatya.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Malatya on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Malatya

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Malatya flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from $213
Jul
from $238
Aug
from $276
Sep
from $302
Oct
from $303
Nov
from $302
Dec
from $260
Jan
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Feb
from $303
Mar
from $303
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May
from $302

Direct flights from Istanbul to Malatya

Istanbul to Malatya: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Malatya below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Malatya.

Malatya

27km from central Malatya
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from $213
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Adiyaman

69km from central Malatya
from $224
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Elazig

84km from central Malatya
Cheapest
from $203
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Istanbul to Malatya: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$213
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 46 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Malatya: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Malatya is $213. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Malatya.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Malatya.
As of June 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Malatya.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Malatya is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Malatya but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malatya is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Malatya.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malatya Airport (MLX): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport.

  • Istanbul and Malatya share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Every week, there are 20 Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, take the 06:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:00 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Your IST to MLX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Malatya — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport. Many travellers pass through Dusseldorf International Airport when flying between IST and MLX.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Malatya Airport (MLX)

  • At the moment, $110 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $213. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from IST to MLX, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to MLX.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Arriving at Malatya Airport (MLX)

  • Grab a Malatya Airport rental car and explore Malatya and beyond with your own set of wheels. Enterprise, Rent Go and come are top providers to choose from here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Malatya Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Malatya Airport (MLX) to central Malatya

  • Malatya Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Malatya. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Malatya Airport (MLX)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Malatya in March.

  • The warmest month in Malatya is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Malatya Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to MLX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've seen Malatya, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 306 kilometres south-west to Adana to check off its must-visit sights. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Gaziantep, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Malatya. Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Malatya

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.