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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 Airport to Velana International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,529. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Malé.R 3,739 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,739, select.
      Malé.R 3,771 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,771, select.
      Malé.R 3,931 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,931, select.
      Malé.R 4,948 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,948, select.
      Malé.R 5,452 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,452, select.
      Malé.R 5,633 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,633, select.
      Malé.R 5,663 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,663, select.
      Malé.R 5,971 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,971, select.
      Malé.R 6,069 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,069, select.
      Malé.R 6,129 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,129, select.
      Malé.R 6,399 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,399, select.
      Malé.R 7,413 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,413, select.
      Malé.R 7,522 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,522, select.
      Malé.R 10,258 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,258, select.
      Malé.R 10,260 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,260, select.
      Malé.R 10,440 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,440, 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 July.
      Jul
      from R 3,739
      Aug
      from R 3,931
      Sep
      from R 3,771
      Oct
      from R 4,948
      Nov
      from R 5,452
      Dec
      from R 6,069
      Jan
      from R 5,633
      Feb
      from R 5,663
      Mar
      from R 5,971
      Apr
      from R 6,399
      May
      from R 6,129
      Jun
      from R 7,413

      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.

      Velana International

      3km from central Malé
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      Istanbul to Malé: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 3,739
      Cheapest month to flyJuly
      Average flight time7 hrs, 59 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week8

      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 R 9,147. 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 July 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Velana International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Velana International is usually July.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport on Wednesday, 15 July 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.

      Currently, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Velana International.

      Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours.

      • Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé two hours ahead of Istanbul.

      • Every week, there are seven Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 02:10 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:20 with Turkish Airlines.

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

      • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

      • Travelling to Malé (and then discovering more of the Maldives!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport.

      • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

      • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and MLE include:

        • Dubai Airport

        • Riyadh Airport

        • Muscat Airport

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

      • Right now, R 3,739 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,147. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to MLE.

      • June is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

      • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IST to MLE.

      • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport.

      Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

      Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)

      Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé

      • From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

      • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.

      When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)

      • December is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Malé in March.

      • When reserving your flight from Istanbul Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

      • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

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