Title: CA $289 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Male (MLE) - Expedia.ca ![Aerial shot of the Maldivian capital of Male from a plane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2343/16603561-048e-47c9-b906-375dbe7ced9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2343/16603561-048e-47c9-b906-375dbe7ced9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # CA $289 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Male (MLE) [View CA $289 flight on Mon, Mar 2, 2026](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:02/03/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:288.14&airProductToken=AQpUCikIx3ISAzMyMhjInAEg8kkol8WGAzCbx4YDOFlAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IBUAonCMdyEgI5MxjySSDsIii1yoYDML7MhgM4WUAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcgFQEgoICxABGAgqAkc5GAEiBAgBEAEoAjAD) - [Roundtrip](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - ![Emirates](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_EK.svg) Emirates [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ist,to:mle,departure:29/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mle,to:ist,departure:05/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EK"}}]) - ![Qatar Airways](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_QR.svg) Qatar Airways [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ist,to:mle,departure:29/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mle,to:ist,departure:05/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"QR"}}]) - ![Gulf Air](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_GF.svg) Gulf Air [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ist,to:mle,departure:29/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mle,to:ist,departure:05/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"GF"}}]) - ![Etihad Airways](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_EY.svg) Etihad Airways [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ist,to:mle,departure:29/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mle,to:ist,departure:05/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EY"}}]) - ![Turkish Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_TK.svg) Turkish Airlines [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ist,to:mle,departure:29/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mle,to:ist,departure:05/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TK"}}]) - ![Malaysia Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_MH.svg) Malaysia Airlines [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ist,to:mle,departure:29/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mle,to:ist,departure:05/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"MH"}}]) - ![British Airways](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_BA.svg) British Airways [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ist,to:mle,departure:29/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:mle,to:ist,departure:05/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"BA"}}]) ![notification illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ## Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Male (MLE) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $289 for one-way flights and CA $579 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Air Arabia](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/G9.gif) Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $579 Roundtrip found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:02/03/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:05/03/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:578.78&airProductToken=AQpUCikIx3ISAzMyMhjInAEg8kkol8WGAzCbx4YDOFlAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IBUAonCMdyEgI5MxjySSDsIii1yoYDML7MhgM4WUAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcgFQEgoICxABGAgqAkc5GAEiBAgBEAEoAjAD) ![Air Arabia](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/G9.gif) Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $778 Roundtrip found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:02/03/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:05/03/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:777.84&airProductToken=AQpUCikIx3ISAzMyMhjInAEg8kkol8WGAzCbx4YDOFlAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IBUAonCMdyEgI5MxjySSDsIii1yoYDML7MhgM4WUAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcgFQEgoICxABGAgqAkc5GAEiBAgBEAEoAjAD) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 12 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $805 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:06/02/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:12/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:804.10&airProductToken=AQpUCigIymQSAjc2GMicASCGHiiQtoQDMLq3hAM4S0AAWAFyCEtMMFIyNURBCigIymQSAzMwMRiGHiDsIiiwvIQDMJ2_hAM4S0ABWAFyCEtMMFIyNURBClQKKAjKZBIDMzAyGOwiIIYeKJL4hAMwjvuEAzhLQABYAXIIS0wwUjI1REEKKAjKZBICNzUYhh4gyJwBKNiChQMwm4SFAzhLQAFYAXIIS0wwUjI1REESCggBEAEYASoCSjIYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 12 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $806 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:06/02/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:12/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:805.12&airProductToken=AQpUCigIymQSAjc2GMicASCGHiiQtoQDMLq3hAM4S0AAWAFyCEtMMFIzNURBCigIymQSAzMwMRiGHiDsIiiwvIQDMJ2_hAM4S0ABWAFyCEtMMFIzNURBEgoIARABGAEqAkoyGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 12 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $806 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:01/02/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:12/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:806.00&airProductToken=AQpUCigIymQSAjc2GMicASCGHiis_oMDMNb_gwM4S0AAWAFyCEtMMFIyNURBCigIymQSAzMwMRiGHiDsIiiQhIQDMP2GhAM4S0ABWAFyCEtMMFIyNURBClQKKAjKZBIDMzAyGOwiIIYeKJL4hAMwjvuEAzhLQABYAXIIS0wwUjI1REEKKAjKZBICNzcYhh4gyJwBKK78hAMw8f2EAzhLQAFYAXIIS0wwUjI1REESCggBEAEYASoCSjIYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 12 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $807 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:01/02/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:12/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:806.52&airProductToken=AQpUCigIymQSAjc2GMicASCGHiis_oMDMNb_gwM4S0AAWAFyCEtMMFIzNURBCigIymQSAzMwMRiGHiDsIiiQhIQDMP2GhAM4S0ABWAFyCEtMMFIzNURBEgoIARABGAEqAkoyGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $840 Roundtrip found 22 hours ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:08/02/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:19/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:839.20&airProductToken=AQpUCigIymQSAjc2GMicASCGHiiMzYQDMLbOhAM4S0AAWAFyCEtMMFIzNURBCigIymQSAzMwMRiGHiDsIijw0oQDMN3VhAM4S0ABWAFyCEtMMFIzNURBEgoIARABGAEqAkoyGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Gulf Air](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/gf.gif) Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $1,018 Roundtrip found 22 hours ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:08/02/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:19/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1017.50&airProductToken=AQpWCikIx4wBEgI0NhjInAEggTgo2cmEAzDJy4QDOE5AAFgBcghOQ0xJVDFUUgopCMeMARIDMTQ0GIE4IOwiKP3RhAMwn9SEAzhOQAFYAXIITkNMSVQxVFIKVgopCMeMARIDMTQ1GOwiIIE4KMjKhQMw_syFAzhOQABYAXIITkNMSVQxVFIKKQjHjAESAjQ1GIE4IMicASiezoUDMKzQhQM4TkABWAFyCE5DTElUMVRSEgoIARABGAEqAkdGGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Etihad Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/EY.GIF) Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $1,047 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:04/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:11/11/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1046.50&airProductToken=AQpnCjIIxbIBEgM1NDYYyJwBIIA9KP6X_AIwh5r8AjhFQABYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTk4wOEgySwoxCMWyARIDMzc4GIA9IOwiKOuk_AIw5ab8AjhFQAFYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTk4wOEgySwpnCjEIxbIBEgMzNzkY7CIggD0ok-H8AjCN4_wCOEVAAFgBagZZQkFTSUNyCEVOTjA4SDJLCjIIxbIBEgM1NDUYgD0gyJwBKOLj_AIwmOb8AjhFQAFYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTk4wOEgySxIKCAEQARgBKgJFWRgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![IndiGo](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/6E.gif) Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 10 IST Istanbul MLE Malé CA $1,078 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:MLE,departure:01/05/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:IST,departure:10/05/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1077.34&airProductToken=AQppCjIItooBEgIxOBjInAEgwWMo6-qLAzDn7YsDOFJAAFgBaglGTEVYSUZBUkVyBlJVSU5UMgozCLaKARIEMTEzMRjBYyDsIiju-IsDMJj6iwM4UkAAWAFqCUZMRVhJRkFSRXIGUlVJTlQyCmkKMwi2igESBDExMzIY7CIgwWMoldCMAzDE0YwDOFJAAFgBaglGTEVYSUZBUkVyBlJVSU5UMgoyCLaKARICMTcYwWMgyJwBKInUjAMwo9eMAzhSQABYAWoJRkxFWElGQVJFcgZSVUlOVDISCggLEAEYCCoCNkUYASIECAEQASgCMAM) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE) ### September is typically the cheapest month to fly From CA $555 - CA $989 per traveller. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from IST to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE)? > Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price listed for a round-trip flight between IST and Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) was CA $579. Cheap tickets don't hang around, so book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from IST to Malé Intl. Airport? > The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but every airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do need to cancel your flight, check out our [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.ca/helpcenter) and follow the instructions. ### How do I find cheap flights from IST to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) that have flexible change policies? > Many carriers offer the option to reschedule your flight without charging a fee. All you pay is the fare difference. When searching for IST to MLE flights, you'll see a "No change fees" box for you to select. ### How far is the flight from IST to Malé International Airport? > You'll have 6,100 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Arnavutkoy to Hulhulé route. Dress in layers of comfy clothes and consider taking a neck pillow with you. ### Which airlines fly direct from IST to Malé International Airport? > Flying straight from IST to MLE is a cinch with Turkish Airlines (TK). This top carrier operates 0 flights every month. ### Are IST to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? > It is possible to score great last-minute deals from IST to Malé International Airport, but it's also possible to miss out entirely! As many airlines release seats up to a year in advance, it's worthwhile keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you spot a bargain. Expedia compares air carrier prices and updates flight deals often, so you can feel confident knowing you're always seeing the latest offers. ## Travel information | Origin airport | Istanbul | | --- | --- | | Destination airport | Velana Intl. | | Airlines serving | Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Hong Kong Airlines, IndiGo, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines | | Roundtrip price | CA $579 | | Distance | 6028 km | | Average flight time | 8 hours 5 mins | ## Book with confidence ### Istanbul to Hulhulé Flights **The easy way to book your flights from Istanbul to Male**  With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Male from Istanbul whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are Turkish Airlines nonstop flights to Velana Intl., too.   Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Istanbul to Male today, tomorrow, or this week.   **Save dollars with cheap flights from Istanbul, IST to Velana Intl., MLE**  Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Istanbul to Male—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Male from Istanbul currently is just CA $579 rising to CA $1,078.   Here are more money-saving tips:  - Fly in March when flight prices are normally at their lowest  - Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Male   - Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more - Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times  - One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free!  **Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Male from Istanbul**  Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. 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