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Flight deals from Istanbul to Velana International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Velana International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $992. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Malé.$789 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sat, 27 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.
Malé.$798 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.
Malé.$813 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Velana International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.
Malé.$838 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Velana International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $838, select.
Malé.$839 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Velana International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.
Malé.$918 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $918, select.
Malé.$934 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.
Malé.$954 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $954, select.
Malé.$955 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.
Malé.$955 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.
Malé.$955 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.
Malé.$956 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $956, select.
Malé.$959 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $959, select.
Malé.$960 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $960, select.
Malé.$960 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $960, select.
Malé.$965 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $965, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Velana International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Velana International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from $789
Jul
from $992
Aug
from $984
Sep
from $838
Oct
from $839
Nov
from $813
Dec
from $956
Jan
from $955
Feb
from $955
Mar
from $979
Apr
from $1,049
May
from $1,052

Direct flights from Istanbul to Velana International

Istanbul to Velana International: Alternative routes

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

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Istanbul to Malé: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$789
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time7 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Velana International is $789. 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.
7 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Velana International.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Velana International.
As of June 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Velana International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Velana International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Velana International Airport on Friday, 12 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 59 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 Velana International 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 Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport (MLE) jetting off from here.

  • Book a direct Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 8 hours 5 minutes.

  • Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city operates on the UTC+5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Istanbul.

  • The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 2:10am departure between IST and MLE.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to MLE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport (MLE) depart from this terminal.

  • You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from IST.

  • Turkish Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to MLE.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MLE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

    • Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Break up your flight from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MLE include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to MLE flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.

About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)

Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé

  • Male Velana International Airport is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Malé. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport is $321. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $789. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to MLE by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to MLE.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • June is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport (MLE), while January is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Malé based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Istanbul to MLE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

More about Malé

  • Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Male Velana International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Malé:

  • Diving and Malé Beach are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Malé to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Eastern Beach.

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